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Course: Lectures in Modern Physics

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Course title Lectures in Modern Physics
Course code KMT/PMF
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hošková Prokšová Jitka, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Tomáš Martin, Doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The subject is divided into two parts - macroscopic (special and general theory of relativity, cosmology) and microscopic (quantum theory, particle physics, solid-state physics). The individual parts are further divided into lecture topics as follows. Macroscopic part: 1) Galilean and Lorentz transformations 2) Relativistic kinematics 3) Relativistic dynamics 4) Relativistic electrodynamics 5) Relativistic optics 6) Fundamentals of general relativity 7) Symmetries 8) Attempts to unify quantum mechanics and general relativity 9) Superstrings, loop quantum gravity, E8 symmetry 10) Cosmological implications Microscopic part (quantum mechanics): 1) Waves and particles 2) Description of the system's state 3) Wave function, operators of quantities 4) Postulates of quantum mechanics and their consequences 5) Uncertainty relations 6) Free particle 7) Electron capture - one-dimensional traps 8) Linear harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom 9) Tunneling phenomenon 10) Some questions of interpretation and application of quantum mechanics Microscopic part (solid state physics): 1) Crystal Structure of solids (ideal crystal, defects, and strength of PL) 2) Experimental Study of Crystal Structure 3) Types of Bonding Forces in solids 4) Thermal Properties of solids 5) Electrical Properties and Band Theory of solids 6) Magnetic Properties of solids

Learning activities and teaching methods
Interactive lecture
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 60 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
The student knows the knowledge from an introductory classical physics course at the level of a B.Sc. course. The student knows the mathematical apparatus at the level of a B.Sc. course in mathematics for physicists.
Skills
The student solves the basic problems of the B.Sc. physics course. Applies mathematical apparatus to physics problems.
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
The students will be able to formulate and explain basic notions of STR, quantum theory and solid-state physics.
Skills
The student solves STR, quantum theory problems. Demonstrates the connection between modern physics and commonly observed phenomena and technologies used.
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Interactive lecture
Skills
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Competences
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Skills
Test
Competences
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Beiser, Arthur. Úvod do moderní fyziky. 1. vyd. Praha : Academia, 1975.
  • Blatt, Frank J. Modern physics. New York [etc.] : McGraw-Hill, 1992. ISBN 0-07-005877-6.
  • Feynman, Richard P. Feynmanove prednášky z fyziky. [Díl] 5.
  • Feynman, Richard P. Feynmanovy přednášky z fyziky 3. Praha, 2001.
  • Feynman, Richard P.; Leighton, Robert B.; Sands, Matthew. Feynmanove prednášky z fyziky. [Díl] 2. Bratislava : Alfa, 1985.
  • Feynman, Richard P.; Leighton, Robert B.; Sands, Matthew. Feynmanove prednášky z fyziky I. Bratislava : Alfa, 1986.
  • Feynman, Richard P.; Leighton, Robert B.; Sands, Matthew. Feynmanove prednášky z fyziky. 4. Bratislava : Alfa, 1989. ISBN 80-05-00029-4.
  • Halliday, David; Resnick, Robert; Walker, Jearl; Musilová, Jana; Obdržálek, Jan; Dub, Petr. Fyzika : vysokoškolská učebnice obecné fyziky. Část 1, Mechanika. Brno : VUTIUM, 2000. ISBN 80-214-1868-0.
  • Halliday, David; Resnick, Robert; Walker, Jearl; Obdržálek, Jan; Dub, Petr. Fyzika : vysokoškolská učebnice obecné fyziky. Část 2, Mechanika - Termodynamika. Brno : VUTIM, 2000. ISBN 80-214-1868-0.
  • Halliday, David; Resnick, Robert; Walker, Jearl; Štrunc, Marian; Obdržálek, Jan; Dub, Petr. Fyzika : vysokoškolská učebnice obecné fyziky. Část 3, Elektřina a magnetismus. Brno : VUTIM, 2000. ISBN 80-214-1868-0.
  • Halliday, David; Resnik, Robert; Walker, Jearl; Dub, Petr; Obdržálek, Jan; Lencová, Bohumila. Fyzika : vysokoškolská učebnice obecné fyziky. Část 5, Moderní fyzika. Brno : VUTIUM, 2000. ISBN 80-214-1868-0.
  • Halliday, David; Resnik, Robert; Walker, Jearl; Komrska, Jiří; Obdržálek, Jan; Dub, Petr. Fyzika : vysokoškolská učebnice obecné fyziky. Část 4, Elektromagnetické vlny - Optika - Relativita. Brno : VUTIM, 2001. ISBN 80-214-1868-0.
  • Jean-Louis Basdevant. Lectures on Quantum Mechanics. With Problems, Exercises and Solutions. Springer. 2023.
  • Johann Rafelski. Modern Special Relativity, Student's Guide with Discussions and Examples. Springer. 2022.
  • Leonard Susskind, André Cabannes. General Relativity: The Theoretical Minimum. Basic Books. 2023.
  • Norman Gray. A Student's Guide to Special Relativity. Oxford University Press. 2022.
  • S. Rajasekar, R. Velusamy. Quantum Mechanics I. The Fundamentals. CRC Press. 2023.
  • S. Rajasekar, R. Velusamy. Quantum Mechanics II. Advanced Topics. CRC Press. 2023.
  • Steven Weinberg. Cosmology. Oxford University Press. 2008.


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University of West Bohemia, date of update: 27.07.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025