Structure of Matter 390-ERS-3BUM
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 30 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; classes: solving problems, discussion, consultations, homework; laboratory: performing maximum 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 tutorials (30 hrs), participation in laboratory exercises (15 hrs), participation in consultations (15 hrs), student's own work at home (preparation of reports, data analysis - 30 hrs), preparation for a written exam (15 hrs).
Quantitative indicators: student workload related to classes requiring direct teacher participation - 90 hrs, 5 ECTS; student workload related to independent work - 45 hrs, 3 ECTS.).
Lecture topics:
01. Introduction
02. Experimental facts supporting the quantum hypothesis, part 1
03. Experimental facts supporting the quantum hypothesis, part 2
04. Models of the atom
05. Matter waves
06. Schrödinger equation
07. The hydrogen atom in quantum mechanics, part 1
08. The hydrogen atom in quantum mechanics, part 2
09. Multielectron atoms
10. Atomic nuclei
11. Spontaneous radioactive decays
12. Nuclear reactions
13. Elementary particles
14. Elements of the Standard Model
15. Beyond the Standard Model
Conversatory topics:
01. A reminder of some physical constants and basic energy dependencies.
02. Experimental facts leading to quantum mechanics.
03. Early models of the atom (Thomson, Rutherforda), Bohr’s model, de Broglie wave, wave-particle duality.
04. Rudiments of quantum mechanics, uncertainty principle.
05. Basic physics of elementary particles, elements of Standard Model.
06. Basis of the fundamental forces in physical systems.
07. Hydrogen wavefunctions, structure of multielectron atoms.
08. Basic physics of atomic nucleus, liquid drop model of nucleus structure.
09. Types of radioactive decay (alpha, beta, gamma), nuclear reactions.
10. Law of the radioactive decay.
Laboratory topics:
The student performs a maximum of 3 laboratory experiments, to be selected by the instructor from the following list
01. Dependence of intensity of gamma radiation on the distance from radioactive source.
02. Absorption of gamma radiation by matter.
03. Stefan - Boltzmann law.
04. Determination of Planck's constant.
05. Franck-Hertz's experiment.
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Learning outcomes
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 them,
- 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,
Assessment criteria
After completing the education in the subject of Structure of matter and after obtaining positive marks for the conversatory and the laboratory, a written exam is held to verify the acquired knowledge.
Grading system used for course completion:
91 - 100% - 5.0
81 - 90% - 4.5
71 - 80% - 4.0
61 - 70% - 3.5
51 - 60% - 3.0
0 - 50% - 2.0 (failed)
Practical placement
No
Bibliography
Suggested literature:
01. J. Walker, D. Halliday, R. Resnick –„Fundamentals of Physics”, Wiley 2014,;
02. A. Rigamonti , P. Carretta ––„Structure of Matter”, Springer 2015.
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