| TNE041 | Modern Physics, 6 ECTS credits. /Modern fysik/ |
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 40 |
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Area of Education: Science Subject area: Physics |
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| Advancement level
(A-D): C
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| Aim: The aim of the course is to give an introduction to and an overview of modern physics, especially statistical physics, quantum mechanics and solid state physics. |
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| Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered) TNG010 Multivariable calculus, TNG012 Physical modelling.The course TNE038 Electromagnetic field theory and Electromagnetism is recommended. Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding. |
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| Organisation: Lectures, tutorials and computer simulations. |
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| Course contents: Relativistic dynamics,Quantum mechanics: interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter, wave-particle dualism, the uncertainty principle. The Schrödinger equation with applications on simple systems. The Pauli principle, molecules and molecular bonds. Statistical physics:Maxwell-Boltzmann,Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions with applications. Solid state physics: Crystal structures, lattices, electrical conductivity of semiconductors, band theory. |
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| Course literature: To be announced |
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| A written examination Compulsory computer simulations |
3 p 1 p |
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| The lectures are given in english. Lessons and laboratory work are given in swedish or english. | |||
Course language is Swedish/English. Department offering the course: ITN. Director of Studies: Examiner: Ulf Sannemo Course Syllabus in Swedish |
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