Ternopil State Technical University
Physics III
Fall 2010
Course Syllabus
Course Overview
In the final part of the physics course a quantum physics, which is a modern theory of natural
phenomena, is introduced to a student. Using principles of quantum theory as basis, a variety of optical
phenomena, internal structure and properties of matter (including modern semiconductor-based devices),
nuclear transmutations, multitude of elementary particles explored by high-energy physics, are considered.
To imrove analytical skills and develop a creative approach the problem solving sessions will be arranged,
complementary to laboratory sessions in optics and condenced matter lab.
Course goals
By the end of the 3st semester every student will/should be familiar with basic principles of modern
physics. Fundamental of optical technologies, solid state physics&technology, nuclear phenomena are
covered by this part of the physics course.
Recommended Textbooks:
“Fundamentals of Physics” by D.Halliday, R.Resnick and J.Walker.
“Light and Matter” by Benjamin Crowell, www.lightandmatter.com
“Calculus Based Physics” by Jeffrey W.Schnick, creativecommons.org
Course WebPage: http://www.tu.edu.te.ua/kafedra/physics/phys_PK3.htm
Course Structure
Мodule 1 – Optics
Units
1
2
3
Geometrical optics
Wave optics
Quantum optics
Total (hrs):
Lectures
2
3
3
8
Academic hours*
Problem
Laboratory
solving
2
4
3
4
3
4
8
12
Independent
work
10
14
12
36
Мodule 2 – Condensed matter physics. Nuclear physics
Units
1
2
3
Quantum theory
Solid state physics
Nuclear physics
Total (hrs):
Lectures
3
3
4
10
Academic hours*
Problem
Laboratory
solving
3
2
2
3
2
8
4
Independent
work
18
14
17
49
*Every lecture, class or laboratory work lasts 1 hour and 20 min what is equal to two academic hours
3 semester
Lectures
Laboratory sessions
Problem solving
Total workload (academic hours)
Independent work
- 18
- 16
- 16
- 50
- 85
2.1. Lectures
Topics
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Geometrical optics laws. Dispersion of light in a matter. Prism spectrograph.
Absorption of light. Coherent and monochromatic light. Interference patterns.
Interferometers.
Diffraction of light. Huygens-Fresnel principle. Fresnel zones. Diffraction on a
single slit. Diffraction grating. Resolvability of optical devices.
Polarization of light. Polarization by reflection. Birefringence and Nicol prism.
Induced optical anisotropy.
Thermal sources of light. Kirghoff’s law. Energy distribution in black body
radiation spectrum. Quantum hypothesis. Stefan-Boltzmann and Win laws. Optical
pyrometry.
Photoelectric effect. Short-wave limit for Х-radiation. Photons. Luminous
pressure. Corpuscular-wave dualism for radiation.
Wave properties of matter. Heisenberg inequaities. Wave function and
Schroedinger equation. The simplest problems of quantum mechanics.
Hydrogen atom in quantum mechanics. Electron spin. Pauli principle and
distribution of electrons in atomic shells.
Molecular spectra. Absorption, spontaneous and induced radiation. Lasers.
Chemical bonding and internal structure of solids. Fundamentals of quantum
theory of specific heat. Phonons.
Energy bands in crystals and classification of solids on metals, semiconductors and
insulators. Electrons in metals. Fermi level. Explanation of superconductivity.
Intrinsic and extrinsic conductivity of semiconductors. Photo-induced
conductivity. Contact phenomena.
Internal structure of an atomic nucleus. Mess defect and binding energy. Nuclear
forces. Models of nuclear physics.
Radioactivity. Decay law. Ionizing radiation detection. Interaction of ionizing
radiation with matter.
Hours
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
14. Nuclear reactions. Reactor designs. Environmental issues.
15. Modern views on the Universe structure. Course conclusions.
1
1
2.2. Problem solving
Topic
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Geometrical optics
Wave optics
Quantum optics
Wave properties of particles
Quantum mechanics
Fundamentals of quantum theory of solids
Radioactivity. Interaction of radiation with matter.
Nuclear reactions.
Hours
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2.3. Laboratory sessions
1. Introductory session: safety measures, optical measurements. Experimental techniques and optical
appliances. (2 hrs.)
2. Team work on demo-assignment. (2 hrs.)
3. Work on individual assignments (14 hrs.)
Subject of laboratory experiment
Acronym
1.
Determination of refraction coefficients of liquind by refractometer.
Lab 62
2.
Study of luminous field and characteristics of a lightbulb.
Lab 63
3.
Determination of sugar concentration in water solution by polarimeter.
Lab 64
4.
Determination of wavelength using Newton rings
Lab 65
5.
Determination of wavelength by diffraction grating
Lab 66
6.
Determination of Stefan-Boltzmann constant.
Lab 67
7.
Study of hydrogen atom emission spectrum.
Lab 68
8.
9.
Study of voltage-current characteristic and saturation current of emission
phototube
Determination of Planck constant by phototube method.
Lab 69
Lab 70
10. Determinstion of spectral sensitivity of semiconducting photocell.
Lab 71
11. Study of photoelectric properties of photoresistor.
Lab 72
12. Study of temperature dependence of a semiconductor resistivity.
Lab 73
13. Study of gamma absorption of a matter using the Geiger counter.
Lab 74