Responsible: Georgios Kavoulakis
| SCHOOL | School of Engineering | ||
| ACADEMIC UNIT | Department of Mechanical Engineering | ||
| LEVEL OF STUDIES | Undergraduate | ||
| COURSE CODE | 0813.4.006.0 | SEMESTER | 2nd |
| COURSE TITLE | Introduction to Modern Physics – Quantum Structure of Matter | ||
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INDEPENDENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES if credits are awarded for separate components of the course |
WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS |
CREDITS |
| 0 | 4 | |
| Total | 0 | 4 |
| COURSE TYPE general background, special background, specialised general knowledge, skills development |
Undergraduate course |
| PREREQUISITE COURSES | Calculus of one variable Differential Equations Linear Algebra |
| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS | English |
| OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | Yes (in English) — Spring Semester |
| COURSE WEBSITE (URL) |
This course introduces students to elementary concepts of quantum physics. It begins with the end of classical physics and describes the evolution of quantum theory, its basic principles, as well as its consequences in the macrocosm.
Starting with the Schrodinger equation, along with certain fundamental principles of quantum theory—such as the uncertainty principle and the Pauli exclusion principle—as well as the relevant formalism, the course concludes with (i) the explanation of the periodic table of elements and (ii) the consequences of quantum theory on well-known and elementary properties of matter. These include the typical density of matter, its compressibility, electrical conductivity, etc.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Know the basic principles of quantum physics.
Understand the concept of the wavefunction.
Know how to solve simple quantum mechanics problems.
Understand basic properties of matter.
Independent work
Working in an interdisciplinary environment
Generation of new research ideas
Promotion of free, creative, and inductive thinking
The End of Classical Physics – From Classical to Quantum Description
Black-body radiation and Planck's explanation
Photoelectric effect
Compton effect
The quantum view of matter
Old and New Quantum Theory
The planetary model of the atom and Bohr's theory
De Broglie matter waves
The foundation of quantum theory
The wavefunction and the Schrodinger equation
The statistical significance of the wavefunction and observable quantum mechanical quantities
The uncertainty principle
The harmonic oscillator
The Pauli exclusion principle
Two Important Problems of Fundamental Significance
The hydrogen atom and atomic orbitals
The periodic table of elements
From Atoms to Molecules and Condensed Matter
The quantum theory of the chemical bond
Solids: Conductors, Semiconductors, Insulators
The end of stars: White dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes
The discovery of the transistor
| DELIVERY Face-to-face, Distance learning, etc. |
Lectures | ||||
| USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Use of ICT in teaching, laboratory education, communication with students |
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| TEACHING METHODS The manner and methods of teaching are described in detail. |
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| STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Description of the evaluation procedure |
Quizzes Final written exam |
https://cup.gr/book/introduction-to-quantum-physics/