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58446-01 - Lecture: Sustainable Energy Physics (4 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Thilo Glatzel (thilo.glatzel@unibas.ch)
Ernst Meyer (ernst.meyer@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | 1 Introduction (sustainable energy, global energy demand, reservoirs, CO2, energy sources and storage) 2 Solar Energy (solar spectrum, fusion in the sun, absorption, natural variation, earth climate, relation to fossil fuels) 3 Solar Cells (semiconductors, basic principle, limitations) 4 Solar Cells (optimal Si solar cell, power pay back time, efficiency) 5 Thin Film Solar cells (Thin film concepts, organic and dye sensitized cells, high efficiency cells) 6 Wind energy (setup and main ingredients, efficiency, examples and power distribution) 7 Combined heat and power generation (bio gas systems, District heating, heat engines) 8 Nuclear and Fusion (types of nuclear power plants, main process of fission and fusion, ITER) 9 Energy storage (batteries, hydro-power, hydrogen and alternatives) 10 Fuel cells and hoe energy storage systems (setup and examples) 11 Photosynthesis |
| Bibliography | Environmental Physics, Sustainable Energy and Climate Change, Wiley, 978-0-470-66676-0 Physics of Energy Sources, Wiley, 978-1-119-96168-0 Physics and Technology of Sustainable Energy, Oxford University Press, 978-0-19-876980-4 |
| Comments | The first lecture will be on Tuesday 23.9.2025. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 23.09.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 30.09.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 07.10.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 14.10.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 21.10.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 28.10.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 04.11.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 11.11.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 18.11.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 25.11.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 02.12.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 09.12.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Tuesday 16.12.2025 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Modules |
Module: Specialisation (Master's Studies: Physics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | At least 50% of the exercises (https://vorlesungsverzeichnis.unibas.ch/de/vorlesungsverzeichnis?id=297200) must be solved correctly, and a written exam is taken at the end. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Physik |