The laboratory of Advanced Energy Systems is responsible for a wide
variety of courses. While the emphasis is on courses with quite highly
specialized topics, the selection includes also a few mandatory, basic
physics courses. In addition to lecture-type courses, we also offer three
laboratory courses and several seminar-type courses, both of which develop
skills directly relevant to ‘real life’: searching for information independently,
documentation skills, and presenting complicated issues in a comprehensive
manner.
The amount of work involved in a given study module is expressed in
study credit units (cr), the value of which is shown in parenthesis for
each study module. One cr signifies about 40 hours of effective work by
an average student, i.e. one week of full-time study.
S = spring semester, F = fall semester, L = lectures, C = coordination,
R = recitations.
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Theoretical and experimental foundations of quantum mechanics, Schrödinger's
equation, atoms with one and several electrons, and molecules.
L: H.Lauranto, A. Koskelainen, R: R.Albert, P.Ala-Laurila, J. Koponen,
I. Nissilä |
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Foundations of solid state physics, nuclear physics, elementary particle
physics, statistical physics and thermodynamics.
L: H.Lauranto, J. Honkonen R: K.Alm, K.Rantamäki, M. Valkonen |
Tfy-56.111 Radiation Protection (1 cr) F
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Introduction to ionizing radiation and to radiation protection. Period
course: 28.9.-8.10
L: J.Sandberg, R: J.Kaskimies |
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Basic reactor physics, nuclear technology, fuel cycle and safety issues.
L: R.Salomaa, R: S.Saarelma. |
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| Supervised laboratory exercises in nuclear physics, nuclear engineering
and reactor physics. C: H.Lauranto, R: J.Ala-Heikkilä, T.Kiviniemi,
T.Laine, P.Nikkola, S.Saarelma, S.Sipilä, T. Seren |
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Basic course in the physics and technology of nuclear reactors for
students outside the Department of Engineering Physics and Mathematics.
L: R.Salomaa, R: S.Saarelma. |
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Supervised laboratory exercises in nuclear physics and nuclear engineering
for students outside the Department of Engineering Physics and Mathematics.
The course includes a compulsory lecture and demonstration on radiation
protection..
L: H.Lauranto, R: T.Kajava, T. Kiviniemi, J.Kaskimies, T. Mennola,
C.Sarrette, T.Seren |
Tfy-56.130 Nuclear Engineering, advanced course (5 cr) F
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An advanced course in nuclear reactor physics, engineering, fuel cycle
and power reactors.
Not given in 1998. |
Tfy-56.137 Energy Physics (4 cr) S
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Physics of energy production, conversion and storage, and how it is
applied in practice.
Not given in 1998. |
Tfy-56.138 Solar Energy Engineering (3 cr) S
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Physics and practical applications of solar energy including solar
radiation, new materials, energy storage, photoelectric effect, solar heating,
space applications and remote area systems.
L: P.Lund, R: M.Hagström |
Tfy-56.139 Plasma Physics and Fusion Reactors (4 cr) S
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Theoretical foundations of plasma physics with applications to fusion
reactors.
Not given in 1998. |
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| Advanced supervised laboratory exercises in nuclear and reactor physics.
C: T.Kurki-Suonio, R: J.Ala-Heikkilä, T.Kiviniemi, T.Mennola, C.Sarrette |
Tfy-56.146 Nuclear and Neutron Physics (3cr) F
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Structure of nuclei, theory of radioactivity, scattering processes,
use of neutrons in material research.
L: O.Dumbrajs, P.Hiismäki R: K.Alm |
Tfy-56.148 Isotope Technology (3 cr) S
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Applications of isotope and radiation techniques in industry and environmental
research.
L: O.Antson, J.Hiltunen, T.Seren, V.Tanner, P.Viitanen, R.Ziliacus |
Tfy-56.160 Technology for New Energy Sources (4 cr) F
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Renewable energy technologies, technology trends and physical limitations
of technology change.
Not given in 1998. |
Tfy-56.170 A Seminar on Nuclear and Energy Engineering (2 cr) S
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| Varying special topics and applications in nuclear and energy engineering;
Spring 1998: Ydinturvallisuus (Nuclear safety) C: R. Salomaa, R: J.Kaskimies
Student contributions:
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P.Jussila, Severe Reactor Accidents - History and Implications to Nuclear
Safety
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M.Kalo, Safety Culture in Finland
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J.Kaskimies, Safety Requirements for New Nuclear Power Plants
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S.Latokartano, Fuel Safety
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T.Pyykkönen, Human Factors
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E.Raiko, Phenomena in Severe Nuclear Accidents
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R.Riski, Probabilistic Safety Analysis of Nuclear Power Plants
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V.Tukiainen, Fire Safety of Nuclear Power Plants
The seminar contributions have been published as a report (TKK-F-B172,
in Finnish). |
Tfy-56.173 A Special Course in Nuclear and Energy Engineering I (3 cr)
F
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A special course with varying topics and/or guest lectures; Fall 1998:
Fuel Cells
L: P.Kauranen, T.Mennola, J.Vanhanen |
Tfy-56.174 A Special Course in Nuclear and Energy Engineering II (3 cr)
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A special course with varying topics and/or guest lecturers; Spring
1998:
L: P.Lund, J.Wolff, P.Lundsager |
Tfy-56.176 A Seminar on Technical Physics (1-3 cr) S & F
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Lectures given by visiting specialists on current issues and applications
related to technical physics.
Not given in 1998. |
Tfy-56.181 A Graduate seminar on Nuclear Energy
Engineering (3 cr) F
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A graduate level seminar covering special topics in nuclear and energy
engineering.
Fall 1998:
Impacts of the Kyoto climate change agreement on the energy sector
C: P. Lund, R.Salomaa |
Tfy-56.182 A Research Seminar (2 cr) S
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Lectures on the current research by our own and visiting scientists.
Not given in 1998. |
Tfy-56.185 A Graduate Course on Nuclear Engineering (3 cr) S
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A graduate level course dealing with current topics in nuclear and
energy engineering. Spring 1998: Lagrangian & Hamiltonian methods in
plasma physics
L: A.Brizard. |
Tfy-56.191 Individual Studies (1-6 cr)
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| Individually tailored course on given topic. |
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A graduate level course on current issues in technical physics. Fall
1998: Advanced window systems and glazing materials.
L: P.Lund, O.Aschehoug, I.Heimonen, K.Hemmilä, K.Siren, J.Vahtila,
E.Vartiainen R: E.Vartiainen |