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Modern Physics I, 4 credits
Modern fysik I, 4 hp
TFYA73
Main field of study
Applied Physics PhysicsCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Mats ErikssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 hRecommended self-study hours: 67 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 6 (Spring 2017) | 1 | 3 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 6 (Spring 2017) | 1 | 3 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 6 (Spring 2017) | 1 | 3 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 6 (Spring 2017) | 1 | 3 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6CYYI | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering | 6 (Spring 2017) | 1 | 3 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6CYYY | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering | 6 (Spring 2017) | 1 | 3 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6KFYN | Physics and Nanotechnology | 4 (Spring 2017) | 1 | 3 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Applied Physics, PhysicsCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G2XCourse offered for
- Physics and Nanotechnology
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Mathematics, Calculus, Mechanics, Wave Motion and Electromagnetic Field Theory.
Intended learning outcomes
The course provides an understanding of the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity and, with this as a foundation, give a basic description of atomic physics and nuclear physics. After completing the course the student should be able to:
- describe the main ideas and theories within the subject
- solve problems in the context of the subject, choose suitable methods and judge the reasonableness of obtained results
- formulate and judge mathematical models describing physical problems
- explain the Swedish and English terms used in the field
Course content
Modern physics is essentially the twentieth century's physics and has a huge range, from the smallest building blocks of matter to the entire universe and everything in between. In this course we focus on the basics of relativity and quantum physics and apply them in atomic physics and nuclear physics.
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Theory of Relativity: The Lorentz transformation. The Doppler effect for electromagnetic waves. Relativistic mechanics. Rest mass and rest energy. Introduction to general relativity.
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Quantum Physics: The wave-particle duality. The uncertainty principle. The Bohr model of the atom. The Schrödinger equation. Bound and unbound states. Quantum-mechanical operators, expectation values and eigenvalues. Stationary and non-stationary states.
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Atomic physics: The Schrödinger equation applied to one-electron systems. Energy levels, quantum numbers, orbitals, spectra. Spin, magnetic moment and the influence of magnetic fields. Multi-electron systems: The Pauli exclusion principle, the periodic table, approximate energy levels.
- Nuclear Physics: Structure and binding, nuclear models. Nuclear magnetic resonance. E = mc2 applied to nuclear processes. Radioactive decay. Nuclear reactions, fission and fusion.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures, exercises and one laboratory exercise.
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 0.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN2 | Written examination | 3.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
Supplementary courses: Modern Physics II, Nanotechnology, Physics of Condensed Matter, Experimental Physics, Semiconductor Technology, Surface Physics, Analytical Mechanics, Theory of Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Cosmology, Medical Radiation Physics
Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonExaminer
Mats ErikssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 hRecommended self-study hours: 67 h
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 0.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN2 | Written examination | 3.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
There is no course literature available for this course in studieinfo.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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