Physics IV
Summary
Wave physics, Introduction to quantum mechanics.
Content
Electromagnetism (2nd part)
Electromagnetic induction and Faraday's law; Maxwell equations; electromagnetic energy, Poynting vector.
Wave physics
Mechanical and electromagnetic waves: propagation, energy and wave motion, attenuation, Doppler effect; principle of superposition of waves: standing waves, beats, interferences; interactions waves-medium: refraction, reflection, diffraction, diffusion.
Introduction to quantum mechanics
Limits of classical mechanics: black body radiation, the photoelectric effect, the Compton effect, Franck-Hertz experiment, spectroscopy. Wave-particle dual behavior, De Broglie waves: Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, wave function. Schrödinger's equation, 1D problems: particle in a box, potential wells and barriers, barrier tunneling. The hydrogen atom.
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Physics I, II and III
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Elaborate a model of a physical phenomena
- Formulate hypotheses to simplify a model of a physical phenomena
- Solve the mathematics necessary to construct a model of a physical phenomena
- Critique the results of a model of a physical phenomena
- Apply models to solve problems and applications
Teaching methods
Ex cathedra and exercises in class
Assessment methods
Written exam
Exercises every week will be graded and in the finals will carry maximum of 0.5 in the total credit of the course
Supervision
| Office hours | No |
| Assistants | Yes |
| Forum | No |
| Others | No |
Resources
Bibliography
Lectures notes and list of recommended books
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Printemps
- Forme de l'examen: Ecrit (session d'été)
- Matière examinée: Physics IV
- Cours: 4 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 2 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines