(in Polish) Fizyka ogólna IV WM-FI-S1-E4-FO4
The aim of the lecture is to provide knowledge of the main theories and experiments in contemporary physics/physics of the microworld.
Course syllabus (30 hours of lecture and 30 hours of practical exercises):
1-3. The electron in a finite potential well. Two- and three-dimensional electron traps. Other electron traps: nanocrystals, quantum dots, quantum fences. The electron wave function. Probability density of electron detection.
4. Step potential for electron energies above/below a threshold height.
5. Barrier potential.
6. Models of atoms: Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr (Bohr's postulates), modern Bohr-Sommerfeld. The hydrogen atom: energy levels, emission spectrum series, quantum numbers.
7. Basic properties of atoms. The Franck-Hertz experiment - confirmation of discrete stationary states postulated in the Bohr model.
8-10. Atom in a magnetic field - anomalous Zeeman effect, normal Zeeman effect. Atom in a strong external magnetic field - Paschen-Back effect. Atom in an electric field - Stark effect.
11-12. Structure of the periodic table. X-ray radiation and numbering of elements - Mosley's experiment. Electron spin. Stern-Gerlach experiment. Pauli exclusion principle. Hund's rules.
13-14. Band theory of solids. Electrical properties of solids: insulators, semiconductors (donor and acceptor levels), metals, superconductors. Semiconductor diode. Transistor.
15. Lasers and laser light. Spontaneous and stimulated emission, population inversion. Helium-neon laser. Argon laser.
Description prepared by: Paweł Pęczkowski
(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
Course coordinators
(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
Subject level
(in Polish) Punkty ECTS
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Preliminary Requirements
Learning outcomes
a) Knowledge. The student possesses knowledge of the phenomena and laws of atomic physics and the fundamentals of solid state physics:
W01 - knows the essence of basic physical phenomena occurring in nature (FIZ_W02),
W02 - knows the most important laws and principles in the physics of the microworld (FIZ_W03),
W03 - knows the experimental research method (FIZ_W04),
W04 - knows the precise description of physical phenomena and experiments (FIZ_W05),
W05 - knows the terminology, nomenclature, common conventions, and physical units used in atomic physics (FIZ_W06),
W06 - knows the basic principles of quantum mechanics and their application to describing the structure and properties of atoms and particles (FIZ_W07).
b) Skills. The student can clearly interpret and describe nuclear and atomic phenomena. They understand the essence and specificity of atomic and nuclear physics and the fundamentals of solid state physics. Based on their knowledge, they can apply mathematical tools to solve computational problems:
U01 - They have the ability to reason and precisely describe physical phenomena occurring in atomic physics (FIZ1_U01),
U02 - They can formulate problems and use physical research methodology to solve them (FIZ1_U04),
U03 - They can use mathematical formalism to describe physical phenomena occurring in atomic physics (FIZ1_U05).
c) Social Competencies. The student understands the processes occurring in atoms:
K01 - They can formulate questions to deepen their understanding of a given topic (FIZ1_K02),
K02 - They can formulate opinions on fundamental issues of the physics of the microworld (FIZ1_K06).
Assessment criteria
Classes:
- As part of the tutorials in Physics IV, the student is required to complete projects/calculations completed during the tutorials (50% of the grade);
- 1 written test during the semester as part of the tutorials (passing the test - 51%); no retakes are expected (50% of the grade);
A passing grade for the tutorials is required if the projects/calculations completed during the tutorials and 1 test are passed. Three unexcused absences during the tutorials are permitted.
Lectures:
- Final written exam (students admitted to the written exam after passing the tutorials. Oral exam (after passing the tutorials and the written exam): 3 tasks/questions: (1 task/question = 3.0, 2 tasks/questions = 4.0, 3 tasks/questions = 5.0)
The following evaluation criteria are adopted for all outcomes in all forms of assessment:
5.0: fully achieved (without any discernible deficiencies),
4.5: almost fully achieved and the criteria for a higher grade are not met,
4.0: achieved to a significant degree and the criteria for a higher grade are not met,
3.5: achieved to a significant degree – with a clear positive predominance – and the criteria for a higher grade are not met,
3.0: achieved for the majority of cases included in the assessment and the criteria for a higher grade are not met,
2.0: not achieved for the majority of cases included in the assessment.
Practical placement
There are no professional internships
Bibliography
[1] Robert Eisberg, Robert Resnick, Fizyka kwantowa, atomów, cząsteczek, ciała stałego, jąder i cząstek elementarnych, PWN, Warszawa, 1983.
[2] Jerzy Ginter." Fizyka fal. Fale w ośrodkach jednowymiarowych. Fale w ośrodkach niejednorodnych", t.1, PWN, Warszawa, 1993.
[3] Jerzy Ginter." Fizyka fal. Promieniowanie i dyfrakcja. Stany związane", t.2, PWN, Warszawa, 1993.
[4] Hermann Haken, Hans C. Wolf, "Fizyka molekularna z elementami chemii kwantowej", PWN, Warszawa, 1998.
[5] Hermann Haken, Hans C. Wolf, Atomy i kwanty. Wprowadzenie do współczesnej spektroskopii atomowej, PWN, Warszawa, 2002.
[6] David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker, "Podstawy fizyki", t.5, PWN, Warszawa, 2007.
[7] Paweł Pęczkowski, "Tajemnicza mechanika kwantowa. Doświadczenia ukazujące korpuskularno-falową naturę materii", t.1, Oficyna Wydawnicza ŁOŚGraf, Warszawa, 2011.
[8] Paweł Pęczkowski, "Tajemnicza mechanika kwantowa. Doświadczenia ukazujące kwantowe własności atomów i cząstek elementarnych", t.2, ICMB, Warszawa, 2015.
[9] Zofia Leś, Podstawy fizyki atomu, PWN, Warszawa, 2021.
Additional information
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