Modern Physics

Course Code:

PHYS 319

Semester:

Fall

Course Type:

Core

P:

3

Lab:

0

Laboratuvar Saati:

2

Credits:

4

ECTS:

9

Prerequisite Courses:

Physics III

PHYSICS II

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

To provide students with knowledge and understanding of the principles of modern physics, to discuss the principles of relativity and quantum mechanics and their applications in the atomic and subatomic structure which started a revolution at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Course Content:

Introduction to special relativity theory, quantum theory, wave particle duality and matter waves, Bohr theory, Uncertainity relation. Schroedinger equation, interpretation of wave function, quantum mechanical wells, quantum mechanical tunnelling, angular momentum, spin and Pauli exclusion principle. Applications to single and multi electron atoms, molecules, subatomic physics and cosmology.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Lab or Demonstration 12: Case Study

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Testing, C: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Understanding special relativity in mechanics.	1,2,4,5,6,10,11	1,2	A,C
2) Understanding special relativity in electromagnetic theory and clarify the wave particle duality for light and massive particles.	1,2,4,5,6,10,11	1,2	A,C
3)Understanding the basic principles of quantum mechanics including the uncertainity principle, the wave equation, quantization and the Born interpretation.	1,2,4,5,6,10,11	1,2,9	A,C
4) Dimensions and time can contradict our everyday experience at relativistic speeds	1,5,10	1,2,3	A,C
5) Clarify the meaning of 'quantum'	5,10	1	A,C
6) To understand applications of relativity and quantum mechanics to atoms, molecules subatomic phenomena and cosmology.	1,2,4,5,6,10,11	1,2,3,12	A,C

Course Flow

Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Mechanical and electromagnetic waves	Giancoli Ch. 15-8,9,10,11 and Ch. 31-6.7.8
2	Experimental basis of special relativity. Lorentz transformations and its simpler consequences.	Giancoli Ch. 36
3	Special Relativity. Energy and momentum.	Giancoli Ch. 36
4	Relativity and electromagnetic Theory	Giancoli Ch. 37
5	Blackbody Radiation. Planck hypothesis.	Giancoli Ch. 37
6	Wave particle duality for light. Photoelectric and Compton Effects.	Giancoli Ch. 37
7	Bohr Theory its successes and shortcomings, deBroglie hypothesis and wave mechanics.	Giancoli Ch.37
8	Introduction to quantum mechanics, Schrodingers wave equation and its interpretation.	Giancoli Ch. 38-39
9	Bound and free states, Square well potentials, Quantum mechanical tunnelling	Beiser Ch. 5, Giancoli 39
10	Angular momentum in quantum mechanics. Spin of electron and photon. Pauli Exclusion principle.	Beiser Ch.6,7, Giancoli 39
11	The Hydrogen atom. Zeeman effect.	Beiser Chapt 6,7, Giancoli 39
12	Multielectron Atoms. Spectroscopic notation.	Beiser Ch. 7, Giancoli39
13	Condensed Matter	Giancoli Ch. 40 Beiser Ch. 8
14	Elementary particles and cosmology	Giancoli, Chapt 43.44

Recommended Sources

Textbook	Physics for scientists and engineers, Giancolli, fourth edition.
Additional Resources	Concepts of Modern Physics, Arthur Beiser, 6th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2003

Material Sharing

Documents	PHYS 202 Physics IV Course handbook, R. Ince
Assignments	Homework assignments every fortnight
Exams	Two mid-term exams and one final

Assessment

IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	2	25
Lab practicals	10	20
Assignment	1	5
Total		50
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

COURSE CATEGORY

Expertise/Field Courses

Course’s Contribution to Program

No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	gains the ability to apply the knowledge in physics and mathematics					X
2	gains the ability to construct an experimental setup, perform the experiment, analyze and interpret the results					X
3	is supposed to have the education required for the measurements in scientific and technological areas			X
4	is able to work in an interdisciplinary team				X
5	is able to identify, formulate and solve physics problems				X
6	is conscious for the professional and ethical responsibility	X
7	is able to communicate actively and effectively			X
8	is supposed to have the required education for the industrial applications and the social contributions of physics	X
9	is conscious about the necessity of lifelong education and can implement it			X
10	is supposed to be aware of the current investigations and developments in the field				X
11	makes use of the techniques and the modern equipment required for physical applications			X

ECTS

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	10	140
Mid-terms	2	2	4
Lab	10	2	20
Final examination	1	3	3
Homework	1	6	30
Total Work Load			215
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			8.6
ECTS Credit of the Course			9

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