TNE041 Modern physics, 6 ECTS-points
/Modern fysik/

Advancement level:
C

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.

Prerequisites:
TNG010 Multivariable calculus, TNG012 Physical modelling.The course TNE038 Electromagnetic field theory and Electromagnetism is recommended.

Course organization:
Lectures, tutorials and computer simulations.

Course content:
Statistical physics:entropy, Boltzmann factor, partition function, Maxwell-Boltzmann and Fermi-Dirac distributions, black-body radiation. 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. Solid state physics: Crystal structures, lattices, electrical conductivity of semiconductors, band theory.

Course literature:
To be announced

TEN1A written examination, 3 p.
LAB1Compulsory computer simulations, 1 p.
Course language is Swedish.