Introduction to modern physics

Lecturer:

Ladislav Drška (gar.)

Tutor:

Ladislav Drška (gar.)

Supervisor:

Department of Physical Electronics

Synopsis:

The course is intended to be a concise introduction to concepts of modern / nonclassical physics for students who have already had basic classical physics course. .Objectives: (1) To present a concise introduction to nonclassical physics with emphasis on its role in high-tech engineering. (2) To demonstrate some contemporary / future applications of modern physics. (3) To provide evaluated collection of study materials to these topics and inspire students to search for additional resources on the Web. Comment: The course is presented in Twin-Learning Mode, substantial part of the course is delivered in a computational laboratory, active participation of the students in the education process is required. The course is mandatory for students who plan to study the study branch „Information Physics“. Prerequisites: FNSPE course of introductory physics or equivalent courses.

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Introduction. Strukture of the Microworld.

2. Wave, Particles and Quanta.

3. Quantum Picture of the Microworld 1.

4. Quantum Picture of the Microworld 2.

5. Quantum Theory of Atoms.

6. Special Lecture 1: Visual Quantum Mechanics.

7. Lasers and Quantum Computing.

8. Molecules and Solids.

9. Nuclear Physics 1.

10.Nuclear Physics 2.

11.Nuclear Energy and Radiation.

12. Special Lecture 2: Plasma and Nuclear Fusion.

13.Particles and Astrophysics.

14.Presentation and evaluation of student microprojects.

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Introduction to concepts of modern physics with emphasis on its role in high-tech engineering.

Study materials:

1. D. Halliday , R. Resnick, J. Walker: Fundamentals of Physics, 7th Ed., Wiley 2004. ISBN: 0-471-21643-7. Chap. 39 - 45.

2. D.G. Giancoli : Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall 2000. ISBN: 0-13-021517-1. Chap. 37 - 45.

Note:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: