Course detail

Physics 3.

FEKT-SFE3Acad. year: 2005/2006

Optics: Reflection and Refraction, Fiber Optics. Polarization, Interference, and Diffraction of Light, Holography. Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics: Temperature, Thermal Expansion, the Kinetic Theory of Gases, Thermodynamics. Heat Transfer. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Photons, Wave Nature of Particles, the Schrödinger Equation, a Particle in a One-Dimensional Box, the Hydrogen Atom. Stimulated Emission, Lasers. The Band Theory of Solids, Conductors, Insulators, Semiconductors.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. RNDr. Milena Kheilová, CSc.

Department

Department of Physics (UFYZ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students understand the basic physical concepts, principles and processes. They are able to solve simple problems concerning these principles and processes.

Prerequisites

It is a course of the non-structured ending study program

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every year.

Course curriculum

Optics: Reflection and Refraction, Fiber Optics. Polarization, Interference, and Diffraction of Light, Holography. Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics: Temperature, Thermal Expansion, the Kinetic Theory of Gases, Thermodynamics. Heat Transfer. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics: Photons, Wave Nature of Particles, the Schrödinger Equation, a Particle in a One-Dimensional Box, the Hydrogen Atom. Stimulated Emission, Lasers. The Band Theory of Solids, Conductors, Insulators, Semiconductors.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The main objectives are: to provide the students with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of physics, and to strengthen an understanding of these concepts and principles through a broad range of interesting applications.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Halliday D., Resnick R., Walker J.: Fyzika Vysoké učení technické v Brně Vutium, Prometheus Praha 2000, 2003
Uhdeová, N.a kol.:Fyzikální praktikum. Skripta FEKT VUT.Brno 2002.

Recommended reading

Serway R.,A.: Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia, London,... ,1996

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EI-B3 Bachelor's

    branch B3-KAM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch B3-EST , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch B3-SEE , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch B3-EVM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EI-M5 Master's

    branch M5-KAM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EI-M5 Master's

    branch M5-KAM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EI-M5 Master's

    branch M5-EST , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EI-M5 Master's

    branch M5-EST , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EI-M5 Master's

    branch M5-SEE , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EI-M5 Master's

    branch M5-SEE , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    branch M5-EVM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme EI-M5 Master's

    branch M5-EVM , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. RNDr. Milena Kheilová, CSc.

Syllabus

The Nature of Light, Reflection and Refraction of Light. Fiber Optics.
Conditions for Interference, Young´s Double -slit Experiment, Interference in Thin Films.
Diffraction and Polarization of Light Waves. Holography.
Temperature, Thermal Expansion. The Kinetic Theory of Gases.
Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics. Heat Transfer.
Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. Heat Engines.
Blackbody Radiation, the Photoelectric Effect, Bohr´s Quantum Model of the Atom.
The Waves properties of Particles. The Uncertainty Principle. The Schrödinger Equation.
A Particle in a Box, the Simple Harmonic Oscillator, Tunneling through a Barrier.
The Hydrogen Atom, Spin, the Exclusion Principle.
Atomic Spectra, Absorption, Spontaneous and Stimulated Emission, Lasers.
Band Theory of Solids, Free-Electron Theory of Metals, Fermi-Dirac Distribution Function.
Conduction in Metals, Insulators, and Semiconductors. Superconduction.

Fundamentals seminar

7 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. RNDr. Milena Kheilová, CSc.

Syllabus

Reflection and Refraction of Light. Total Internal Reflection.
Interference in Thin Films, Single-slit Diffraction, the Diffraction Grating.
Some Applications of the First Principle of Thermodynamics.
The Second Law of Thermodynamics: The Carnot Engine, Entropy, Heat Engines.
Blackbody Radiation, the Photoelectric Effect, the Compton Effect.
Bohr´s Quantum Model of the Atom. A Particle in a Box.
Tunneling through a Barrier.

Exercise in computer lab

6 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. RNDr. Milena Kheilová, CSc.

Syllabus

Polarization and Diffraction of Light.
Heat and Work in Thermodynamic Processes.
Heat Engines and Refrigerators.
Particles in Boxes.
Tunneling through a Barrier
The Kronig-Penney Model.

Laboratory exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. RNDr. Milena Kheilová, CSc.

Syllabus

Repetition of the rules of work in the laboratory.
Gravitational acceleration - Reversion pendulum.
Magnetic properties of materials.
Elementary charge.
Speed of light.
Temperature radiation, Stefan-Boltzman's law
Hall's effect.
Optoelectronics components.
Work function of electron from the cathode surface.
Ionizing radiation.
Absorption of light.
Polarized light, interference of light, laser.
Seminar, seminar work presentation.