Official Code: | 9368 |
Acronym: | MI:EF |
Upon completing this course, the student should master the main concepts of Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry. Namely, he must understand, be able to work with and use the main properties of the concepts of matrix, determinant, vector space and linear map.
This course aims to present the concepts and the basic principles of Classic Mechanics, and relativity, with emphasis on understanding and application in the analysis of real world situations . Students should have the ability to manipulate fundamental concepts and knowi how to apply them to solve problems. Students will be motivated to consider the principles of Mechanics in other areas of knowledge and in technology. Particular attention will be paid to training in problem solving by familiarizing students with heuristics and modes of thinking of experienced physicists.
In this course the students will:
1. Get acquainted with personal computers in the GNU/Linux operating system and their usage;
2. Learn how to write computer programs using Python and execute them in a terminal.
3. Acquire competence in the implementation of simple algorithms;
4. Acquire good code structuring and programming style;
5. Learn some basic data structures and algorithms;
6. Get acquainted with program debugging and testing.
To introduce the concepts and basic results of Vector Analysis.
The main objective of this course is to show the importance of Chemistry and its pervasive influence in other branches of Science. For that, structuring topics will be addressed that allow to understand the structure and properties of matter and to interpret the phenomena of chemical transformation.
The Chemistry Lab (Q1005) course comprises execution and/or visualization of a set of practical works, involving several experimental techniques and basic procedures in experimental Chemistry.
Introduction to methods of solving ordinary differential equations with emphasis on equations and systems of linear differential equations.
Study of surfaces, line integrals and surface integrals, and study of classical theorems of Vector Analysis: Green's theorem, divergence Gauss theorem and Stokes theorem.
Introduction to thermal Physics. Basics on classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Applications to simple classical and quantum systems.
Laboratory Practice in Physics and Electronics.
Familizarization of students with aspects of electronics and instrumentation needed to carry out experimental work, through the execution of a set of representative works in Physics and Electronics, including analysis of experimental data, calculation of errors, graphical representation and critical evaluation of the obtained results;
Promotion of the search of information relevant to the experimental work;
Preparation and writing of reports of experimental activities;
Development of group work skills.
Train ideas and methods of wave mechanics, elasticity and hydrodynamics. • Understand the linear coupling between oscillators, the basic of normal modes. • Understand the concept of wave, and their description and their applications in various areas of applied physics. • Perform Fourier analysis, as well as understand its importance in the study of linear waves. • Understand the result of overlapping waves and the phenomenon of interference and diffraction. • Understand the concepts of phase velocity and group velocity and the concept of dispersion. • Understand and describe the state of deformation and the stresses applied in isotropic elastic body, as well as relate the two. • Analyze simple problems of fluid dynamics and fluid balance. • Connecting to technology issues.
Upon completing this course, the student should:
- have a good insight of the fundamental concepts and principles of statistics, and in particular those from basic inference statistics.
- know the common inference statistical methods and how to apply them to concrete situations;
It is also expected that the student acquires familiarity with the programing language and software environment R, in the framework of problems solving.
The students will be introduced to a set of computational methods and to its application in several fields of Physics and Engineering.
To understand the inadequacy of classical concepts in the interpretation of some experimental results and the need for a new formulation of physics. To introduce wave mechanics, making applications to one-dimensional systems. To understand the atomic structure and atomic processes. To Study applications of quantum physics in astrophysics, condensed matter and/or optics.
To get familiar with the ideas and methods of statistical physics. To introduce the fundamental results of classical and quantum statistical physics of systems in equilibrium. To discuss some applications of statistical physics to classical and quantum systems.
Objectives: • Identify the set of methods and procedures necessary for the development and communication of projects. • Develop the capacity of communication and graphics representation, and the acquisition of knowledge of a technological nature in the area of Technical Drawing. • Develop creative thinking skills and spatial visualization, to convey ideas, forms and concepts through graphics. • Represent a technical drawing, computer aided (CAD) • . Acquire a basic knowledge of electronic circuit simulation . Acquire a basic knowledge of PCB design. Key Skills: • Modelling and solving problems. • Basic concepts of design and manufacturing of printed electronic circuit boards, and testing. • 2D/3D representation respecting the rules of technical drawing • Use of the electronic workshops • Design, manufacture and testing of simple electronic printed circuit boards.
The main objective of this course is to apply and deepen hands-on knowledge of automatic data acquisition and automatic control of laboratory instrumentation acquired during the course, and its application in the automation of laboratory experiments in physics and physical engineering.
Particular objectives are:
- implement communication between computer systems and laboratory equipment
- know different hardware communication protocols
- properly and effectively configure time signal sampling and analog-digital signal conversion parameters
- use software tools (Labview (National Instruments), ...) for data acquisition and instrumentation control
It is sought with this course: a) Develop competences and knowledge that foster research and evelopment activity, in particular those that facilitate reading and understanding the available literature and expand the needed knowledge in a systematic and autonomous fashion; b) Understand light matter interaction; c) Describe the characteristics that lead to particular optical properties of materials, be it natural or man-made; d) Understand the functioning of devices based on those properties.
Objectives
To be able to answer quantitative and qualitative questions about cleanrooms, micro and nanofabrication techniques.
To be able to plan and execute experiments
To be able to perform literature searches, including critical assessment; development of correct oral and written expression.
To be able to develop well defined mini-projects
- Technological importance of emerging nanotechnologies.
- Understanding of basic physical concepts.
- Relation between physical size reduction and modification of physical properties
- Technologies required in nanofabrication.
- Physical properties of nanostructures: mechanical, electronic, optical and magnetic.
- Nano-biological systems: form and function.
- Applications of nano - materials and devices.
Aquire good background knowledge of the science of Nanosystems as indicated in the objectives.
Objectives Getting Acquainted with microfabrication technologies in controlled environments. Performing design and planning experience. Knowing to conduct literature searches, including critical analysis of technical articles, and oral and written communication Effective management of team work Development of mini-projects with well-defined themes Major competences • ability to design, conduct experiments, analysis and critical interpretation of data • ability to work in multidisciplinary teams • ability to identifyto formulate and solve problems Materials Science • abilities for designing processes and / or systems for achieve specific specifications • ability to use techniques and advanced research tools • presentation and communication skills • knowledge of contemporary issues in physics and engineering of materials.
Learning experimental techniques in materials science. Mastering technical analysis of the internal structure of materials. Knowing methods for determining the distribution of atomic units and molecular materials and their interaction. Get advanced training in Materials Science
Training in basic laser physics, comprising the study of light-matter interaction from different approaches (classical, semi-classical and quantum), the study of gaussian beams and spherical optical cavities, laser amplification and oscillation in continuous-wave (cw) and in time-dependent (relaxation, Q-switching, mode-locking) regimes. Examples of specific laser systems and relevant recent applications in science and technology.
Laser physics and technology is a rapidly evolving field with a strong impact both in fundamental science and in applications. A solid training in the fundamentals of laser physics is therefore paramount for the succesful enrolment of students in new scientific and technological developments in the field.
• Highlight the enormous technological importance of magnetic materials.
• Understand the basic concepts of magnetism in materials, and the parameters / characteristics relevant to applications.
• Systematic use of the SI system in Magnetism
• To know the different classes of conventional magnetic materials and their applications in engineering.
• Enter the new magneto-electronica (spintronics). Multilayers, spin valves, tunnel junctions effect, hybrid devices.
• Meet the new functional materials, principles and potential technological
The report of the UC Projecto regards the work, essentially of applied character and engineering, typically associated with the development of equipment, simulators and software packages, experimental techniques, and testing with specific practical application.
Fundamentals of nonlinear optics, with a focus on the optics of ultrashort laser pulses (ultrafast optics) allowing for a more comprehensive and up-to-date approach to the field.
This is not a classic course (it is taught only at a few institutions aroung the World) and its subject is a particularly young and rapidly evolving field, encompassing a growing number of areas of physics, engineering and nonlinear science. Therefore, this will be a dynamical course, illustrated with recent and relevant research results.
The main objective of this curricular unit is to equip students with the concepts and scientific foundations of the Quantum Optics, as well as to develop their technical, formal and fundamental skills in critical analysis and problem solving in this area, to support the knowledge and skills that To acquire in more advanced future curricular units and / or research works here or in other related fields. Hence several other objectives,
• Promote a link between the knowledge and principles of the Quantum Optics with other areas of Science and Physical Engineering, its framing in an integrated vision of Physics and Modern Sciences and its technological applications.
• To know a general structure of the quantum theory of light and the interaction between light and matter, with particular emphasis on its fundamental principles and laws;
• Operate a mathematical formulation and calculation methods in Quantum Optics, with emphasis on those that are associated with operator algebra and second quantization;
• Be able to establish a relationship between the conceptual and formal models of the theory of the Quantum Optics and experimental work in Optics, although an elementary element.
• Develop an intuition and critical scientific spirit;
• Provide as knowledge bases and skills to carry out studies for the power to pursue their studies in more advanced areas of knowledge.
In addition to the technical and scientific aspects, this curricular level should also contribute to the increase of student culture in Physics, Engineering and Science.
In addition to the general objectives, it is intended that, for the students to have approval in the curricular unit, they fulfill the following minimum learning goals:
• to know the most relevant fundamentals, techniques and results of quantum theory of light;
• be able to use as technical and formal tools for discipline in problem solving and model building;
• be able to identify the conditions and validity domains of the models;
• Be able to identify and evaluate the most relevant current research applications and topics in Quantum Optics.