Code: | F202 | Acronym: | F202 |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Physics |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Physics |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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L:AST | 9 | Plano de Estudos a partir de 2008 | 2 | - | 7,5 | - | |
L:B | 2 | Plano de estudos a partir de 2008 | 3 | - | 7,5 | - | |
L:CC | 0 | Plano de estudos de 2008 até 2013/14 | 3 | - | 7,5 | - | - |
L:F | 48 | Plano de estudos a partir de 2008 | 2 | - | 7,5 | - | |
L:G | 1 | P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula anterior a 09/10 | 3 | - | 7,5 | - | |
P.E - estudantes com 1ª matricula em 09/10 | 3 | - | 7,5 | - | |||
L:M | 0 | Plano de estudos a partir de 2009 | 3 | - | 7,5 | - | |
L:Q | 2 | Plano de estudos Oficial | 3 | - | 7,5 | - | |
MI:EF | 42 | Plano de Estudos a partir de 2007 | 2 | - | 7,5 | - |
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 nuclear structure and nuclear processes. To Study applications of quantum physics in astrophysics, condensed matter and/or optics.
Solving problems in pre-quantic physics
Exact resolution of the Schrödinger equation for various linear potentials.
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES Infinitesimal Calculus I and II, Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Waves and Continuum Media.
1. Historical Introduction: Physics in the late nineteenth century and the crisis of classical physics in the early twentieth century. 2. The transition period and the semi-quantum formulation. 2.1 Particlelike properties of radiation: thermal radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, production and pair annihilation, X-rays 2.2 Specific heat of solids: classical theory (Dulong and Petit) and Einstein's theory. 2.3 Atomic Models: Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr. 2.4 Wavelike properties of matter: de Broglie hypothesis, Young's slit experiments, diffraction of electrons. 3. Wave mechanics, wave-particle duality, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle. Applications. 4. Schrodinger equation. Born interpretation. Stationary states. Quantum numbers. Solution of Schrodinger's equation for one-dimensional step potentials . Tunnel effect. Applications. Presentation and discussion of wave functions and energy levels of a one-dimensional harmonic oscillator. 5. Angular momentum and spin. Reference to Schroedinger equation for a central potential and quantization of angular momentum. Orbital quantum numbers, spectroscopic notation, selection rules. Stern-Gerlasch experiment and electronic spin. Zeeman effect. 6. Introduction to the Physics of the nucleus and radioactivity Size of nuclei, binding energy per nucleon, nuclear stability. Nuclear reactions - Q. Law of radioactive decay, alpha, beta and gamma emissions, electron capture. Nuclear fusion and fission. Nucleosynthesis. 7. The Big Bang and the formation of the Universe: brief discussion of scales of temperature, energy and time and constitution of the universe.
Lectures (T). Solving the problem sheets (by the teacher and/or by students) in TP classes.
designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 100,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 132,50 |
Frequência das aulas | 76,50 |
Total: | 209,00 |
Max(Exam Grade or Average of 2 Tests, 2nd. Exam Grade)