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| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| 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 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Comments | It will be a 2h lecture with exercises. |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 19.09.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 20.09.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 26.09.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 27.09.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 03.10.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 04.10.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 10.10.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 11.10.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 17.10.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 18.10.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 24.10.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 25.10.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 31.10.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 01.11.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 07.11.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 08.11.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 14.11.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 15.11.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 21.11.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 22.11.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 28.11.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 29.11.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 05.12.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 06.12.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 12.12.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 13.12.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Tuesday 19.12.2023 | 10.00-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 20.12.2023 | 13.00-14.00 | Physik, Seminarzimmer 3.12 |
| Modules |
Module: Specialisation (Master's Studies: Physics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | At least 50% of the exercises 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 |