Course

Micro Physics (FYS330)

To provide the student with a broad knowledge of modern physics and the structure of matter, at a level appropriate for teaching the corresponding part of the physcis curriculum at high-school level.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2016-2017. Merk at det kan komme endringer.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)

Semesters

Fakta

Emnekode

FYS330

Vekting (stp)

10

Semester undervisningsstart

Spring

Undervisningsspråk

English

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Spring

Timeplan

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Content

Part I: Quantum Mechanics

The experimental basis for quantum mechanics. The Schrödinger equation. The wave function as a probability amplitude. The Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Energy levels and stationary states. Solutions of the Schrödinger equation --- quantum numbers. Tunneling through barriers. The Harmonic oscillator.  

Part II Atomic Physics

The Hydrogen Atom. Bohr's model of the atom. The Pauli principle and electron spin. The periodic table.

Part III Solid state physics and statistical physics

Molecules and simple rotation and vibration levels. Grids and structure. Band theory for metals. Semi-conductors. X-ray spectra. 

Part IV Nuclear physics

The nucleus. Radioactivity. Nuclear fission. Nuclear Fusion.

Part V Elementary particles

Bosons and fermions. Mesons, baryons. Leptons, quarks and photons. The Standard Model and its development. The Higgs particle. 

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student must: Have a good understanding of fundamental concepts in quantum mechanics, and be able to convey its central experimental and theoretical results. In addition, have a broad understanding of concepts and methods of solid state, atomic, nuclear and particle physics, including semiconductors, atomic spectra, the periodic table, radioactivity and the standard Model of particle physics. Finally, the student must be able to complete simple, illustrative calculations within these areas of physics. 

Forkunnskapskrav

Ingen

Exam

Fagperson(er)

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Course teacher:

Diana Lucia Quintero Castro

Course coordinator:

Germano Nardini

Course teacher:

Minh Chi To

Course teacher:

Minh Chi To

Method of work

4 hours lectures and 2 hours excercises every week.

Åpent for

Battery and Energy Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Biological Chemistry - Biotechnology - Bachelor's Degree Programme Civil Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering, Part-Time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme, part-time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme Energy and Petroleum Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Geosciences and Energy Resources - Bachelor in Engineering Environmental Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Mathematics and Physics - Bachelor's Degree Programme Medical technology - Bachelor in Engineering Medical Technology - Bachelor in Engineering - part time
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Advanced teacher education for levels 8-13 Advanced teacher education for level 8-13 in science Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme Mathematics - One-Year Programme Science and Technology - one-year programme

Emneevaluering

Usually by forms and/or discussion according to university regulations.

Litteratur

Serway/Moses/Moyer, "Modern Physics", Int. Stud. Ed. 

Kontakt

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Course teacher:

Diana Lucia Quintero Castro

Course coordinator:

Germano Nardini

Course teacher:

Minh Chi To

Course teacher:

Minh Chi To

Tilbys av

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mathematics and Physics

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1