Structure of Matter

obligatory courses

Analysis II 0900-FS1-1AM2
Classical Mechanics 0900-FS1-1MEC
Electricity and Magnetism 0900-FS1-2EIM
Optics and Waves 0900-FS1-2OIF
Thermodynamics 0900-FS1-2TERM

Passed exams on Introduction to mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics and waves, thermodynamics.

(in Polish) w sali

Objectives:

Introduction to quantum mechanics; introduction to atomic, molecular and nuclear physics, as well as solid state physics and fundamental interactions in physical systems.

Basic experimental methods used in investigations of structure and properties of matter will be also presented.

Profile : academic

Form: stationary

Subject: obligatory

Branch of science and Discipline of science: Physical sciences, physics

Year/Semester: 3 year/5 semester, first degree (undergraduate) study (general physics)

Prerequisites: passed exams on Introduction to mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics and waves, thermodynamics.

Didactic units: lecture 30 hrs., classes 45 hrs., laboratory 15 hrs.

Didactic methods: Lecture in the form of a multimedia presentations, supported by demonstration experiments related to the topics currently presented on lectures (lecture notes available on e-learning); classes: solving problems, discussion, consultations, homework; laboratory: performing 5 experiments related to lecture subjects, data analysis and written report prepared at home.

ECTS credits: 8

Balance the workload of the average student: participation in lectures (30 hrs.), participation in classes (45 hrs.) and laboratory (15 hrs.), active participation in the consultations (3 hrs.), OSH training - 1 hr., homework (solving problems, preparation for colloquies and preparation of report of experimental exercises - 1.5*45+(2.5+3.5)*5=97.5 hrs.), preparing for written exam and participation in the exam - 15 hrs. 211.5 hrs. in total.

Quantitative indicators: classes with academic teacher - 94 hrs., 8 ECTS, practical classes (with students activity) - 61 hrs. (8*61/211.5=ca. 2 ECTS).

Lecture topics:

1. Historical outline.

2. Experimental facts leading to quantum mechanics.

3. Early models of the atom (Thomson, Rutherforda), Bohr’s model, de Broglie wave, wave-particle duality.

4. Rudiments of quantum mechanics.

5. Basic physics of elementary particles, elements of Standard Model.

6. Basis of the fundamental forces in physical systems.

7. Hydrogen wavefunctions, atomic magnetic moment, spin of the electron, Pauli exclusion principle.

8. Basic physics of atomic nucleus, models of nucleus structure.

9. Basic information on alpha, beta and gamma radioactive decays, nuclear reactions.

10. Radioactivity, law of the radioactive decay.

11. Introduction to solid state physics.

Conversatory topics:

1. A reminder of some physical constants and basic energy dependencies.

2. Experimental facts leading to quantum mechanics.

3. Early models of the atom (Thomson, Rutherforda), Bohr’s model, de Broglie wave, wave-particle duality.

4. Rudiments of quantum mechanics, uncertainty principle.

5. Basic physics of elementary particles, elements of Standard Model.

6. Basis of the fundamental forces in physical systems.

7. Hydrogen wavefunctions, structure of multielectron atoms.

8. Basic physics of atomic nucleus, liquid drop model of nucleus structure.

9. Types of radioactive decay (alpha, beta, gamma), nuclear reactions.

10. Law of the radioactive decay.

11. Introduction to solid state physics.

Laboratory topics:

Student performs 5 laboratory experiments

- Law of radioactive decay.

- Stefan - Boltzmann law.

- Dependence of intensity of gamma radiation on the distance from radioactive source.

- Bouguer-Beer law of radiation absorption.

- Scattering of gamma radiation.

Suggested literature:

• E.Żukowski – manuscript of the lecture (PDF documents)

• A.Bettini, Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics, Cambridge University Press 2008

• Ch.Kittel – Introduction to solid state physics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Student will be able to:

- K_W16: has basic knowledge regarding atomic physics, molecule, solid-state physics, physics of atomic nuclei, elementary particles and basic interactions in nature,

- K_W17: knows ways of experimental verification of physical laws and concepts, knows construction and operation rules of measuring apparatus for selected experiments regarding physics of microcosm,

- K_U14: can analyse problems regarding microscopic structure of matter, find and present their solutions on the basis of acquired knowledge and using known tools of mathematics run quantitative analysis and draw qualitative conclusions,

- K_U15: can plan and do simple experiments referring to the physics of microcosm, critically analyse their results and present tchem,

- K_U17: can critically and with understanding use literature and information technology resources with reference to foundations of physics,

- K_K01: knows the limitations of their knowledge and understands the need of further learning, raising professional, personal and social skills

- K_K05: can independently find information in literature and the internet resources, also in foreign languages,

Written exam

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