Modern Physics II, 4 credits

Modern fysik II, 4 hp

TFYA74

Course starting semester

Main field of study

Applied Physics Physics

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Rickard Armiento

Director of studies or equivalent

Magnus Johansson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 h
Recommended self-study hours: 55 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6CYYI	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering	6 (Spring 2017)	2	1	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	E
6CYYI	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering	6 (Spring 2017)	2	1	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	E
6CYYI	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering	6 (Spring 2017)	2	1	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	E
6CYYI	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering	6 (Spring 2017)	2	1	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	E
6CYYI	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering	6 (Spring 2017)	2	1	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	E
6CYYY	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering	6 (Spring 2017)	2	1	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C/E
6KFYN	Physics and Nanotechnology	4 (Spring 2017)	2	1	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C

Main field of study

Applied Physics, Physics

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Course 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

Calculus, Mechanics, Wave Motion and Electromagnetic Field Theory

Intended learning outcomes

In Modern physics II applications of the foundations of relativity and quantum physics given in Modern Physics I are included. After completion of this course the student will be able to:

outline the main ideas and theories in the more applied areas of modern physics
solve problems in modern physics by choosing appropriate methods and assess the plausibility of the results obtained
formulate and evaluate mathematical models describing physical problems
explain the significance of the Swedish and English terms used in the field
perform simple measurements and computer simulations of importance in modern physics

Course content

Modern physics is essentially the physics of the twentieth century, and has a huge range, from the smallest building blocks of the universe and everything in between. In this course we focus on the more applied parts of quantum physics and to some extent the theory of relativity and apply them to:

Molecular physics: chemical bonds, molecular orbitals, hybridization, rotation and vibration, molecular spectra
Solid State Physics: crystal structures and bonding, electronic structure, semiconductor physics and semiconductor devices
Exotic materials and states of matter: fullerenes, laser, superconductivity, Bose-Einstein condensate
Numerical solution of quantum mechanical problems: the principle of variation, computational materials science, quantum chemistry
Quantum information theory: qubits, quantum computers and quantum cryptography
Elementary particle physics: the standard model and beyond
Cosmology: the Big Bang theory, the expansion of the universe, black holes
Laboratory exercises in quantum physics and nuclear physics

Teaching and working methods

Lectures, problem solving exercises, laboratory exercises

Examination

LAB1	Laboratory work with written assignment	1 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	3 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

Supplementary courses: 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 biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Magnus Johansson

Examiner

Rickard Armiento

Course website and other links

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 h
Recommended self-study hours: 55 h

Course literature

Randy Harris: Modern Physics, 2a upplagan., Pearson international edition, 2008 (ISBN-13: 978-0-321-52667-0)

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
LAB1	Laboratory work with written assignment	1 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	3 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.

Student rights and obligations (login required)
Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Course literature is preliminary.

Randy Harris: Modern Physics, 2a upplagan., Pearson international edition, 2008 (ISBN-13: 978-0-321-52667-0)

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		I	U	A
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)	X	X	X
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)	X
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving		X	X
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery		X
	2.3 System thinking
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning			X
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork		X
	3.2 Communications
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages			X
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
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
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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