Course

Micro Physics (FYS330)

Facts

Course code FYS330

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Spring

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Spring

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Introduction

The course will provide the student with a broad knowledge of modern physics and the structure of matter.

Part I Experimental basis of quantum mechanics. The Schrödinger equation. The wave function as probability amplitude. The uncertainty principle. Energy levels and stationary states. Solution of the Schrödinger equation - quantum numbers. Penetration of barriers. Harmonic oscillator.

Part II Atomic Physics and the hydrogen atom. Bohr's atomic model. The Pauli principle and electron spin. The periodic system.

Part III Physics and statistical physics of solids. Molecules and simple rotation and vibration levels. Band theory for metals. Semiconductors. X-ray spectra.

Part IV Nuclear Physics and Atomic nucleus. Radioactivity. Nuclear Fission. Nuclear fusion.

Part V Elemental Particles: Bosons and fermions. Mesons, baryons. Leptons, quarks and photons. The standard model and its development. Higgs particle.

After completing the course, the student will have a good understanding of fundamental concepts in quantum mechanics, and be able to convey its central experimental and theoretical results. In addition, have a broad understanding of concepts and methods of solid state, atomic, nuclear and particle physics, including semiconductors, atomic spectra, the periodic table, radioactivity and the standard model of particle physics. Finally, the student must be able to complete simple, illustrative calculations within these areas of physics.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Mechanics (FYS100)

Exam

Oral exam

Weight 1/1

Duration 30 Minutes

Marks Letter grades

Aid None permitted

Oral exam is individual

Note that the exam will be given in the language in which the course is taught.

Coursework requirements

Obligatory assignment, Attendance at lab courses
Mandatory attendance to lab course. 1 mandatory assignment must be approved to get access to the exam.
4 hours lectures and 2 hours exercises every week.

Open for

Open course for all who meet the requirements for general university admissions certification (GSK) and mathematics and science requirement.

Admission requirements

General university admissions certification (GSK) and mathematics and science requirement.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:
Bjørn Henrik Auestad
Course coordinator:
Germano Nardini
Course teacher:
Abhishek Banerjee
Course teacher:
Daniil Krichevskiy
Course teacher:
Minh Chi To

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mathematics and Physics

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1