Structure of Matter 390-FS1-3BUM

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 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; 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
1. Law of radioactive decay.
2. Stefan - Boltzmann law.
3. Dependence of intensity of gamma radiation on the distance from radioactive source.
4. Bouguer-Beer law of radiation absorption.
5. Scattering of gamma radiation.