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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PHYSICS PR. | |
| Code | FZ323 |
| Name | Modern Physics I |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 8 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the topics and necessity of modern physics
Course Content
In this course, Special relativity: time dilation, Doppler Effect, Length contraction, Twin paradox,Relativistic momentum, mass and energy, Lorentz Transformation,Particle Properties of Waves: Electromagnetic Waves, Black Body Radiation, Photoelectric effect, What is light, X-rays, Compton effect, pair production, Photons and gravity, Wave Properties of Particles: De Broglie waves, probability waves, describing a wave, phase and group velocities, particles diffraction Particle in the box, uncertainty principle and applying the uncertainty principle, Atomic Structure: The nuclear atom, Electron orbits, atomic spectra, The Bohr atom, energy levels and spectra, Correspondence principle, nuclear motion,atomic excitation, the laser, Quantum Mechanics: the wave equation: time-dependent form,expectation values, Operators, finite potential well, tunnel effect, Harmonic Oscillator are described.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Paul A. Tipler, Modern Physics, Worth Publishers, Inc., New York, 1978
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand the differences between classical and modern physics |
| LO02 | Define the new concepts that will be basis for the quantum mechanics |
| LO03 | Understands the concept of special relativity |
| LO04 | evaluates the environment of subatomic particles |
| LO05 | Evaluates the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in this field to other fields |
| LO06 | To understand the basic mathematical tools of quantum physics |
| LO07 | To learn the basic researches and methods in theoretical and experimental physics. |
| LO08 | To gain the basic knowledge to carry out original studies in this field |
| LO09 | Explain the importance of the modern physics in daily life |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Design experiments in the field of physics. | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. | 4 |
| PLO13 | - | Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. | 3 |
| PLO16 | - | Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. | 2 |
| PLO17 | - | Know the importance of individual development. | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Special relativity: time dilation, Doppler Effect, Length contraction, Twins paradox | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 2 | Relativistic momentum, mass and energy, the Lorentz Transformation | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 3 | Tutorial | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 4 | Particle Properties of Waves: Electromagnetic Waves, Black Body Radiation, Photoelectric effect, What is light, X-rays | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 5 | Compton effect, pair production, Photons and gravity, Solving problems related to the subject | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 6 | Wave Properties of Particles: De Broglie waves, probability waves, a wave description, phase and group velocities, particles diffraction | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 7 | Particle in the box, the uncertainty principle and applications, problem solving related to the subject | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | an overview | |
| 9 | Atomic Structure: Core Atom, Electron orbits, atomic spectra, Bohr atom, energy levels and spectra | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 10 | Correspondence principle, the core motion, excitation of atoms, lazer | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 11 | Tutorial | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 12 | Quantum Mechanics: Quantum mechanics, wave equation, Schroedinger equation, the expected values, Operators | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 13 | Particle in the box, the finite potential well, tunnelling, Harmonic Oscillator | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 14 | Tutorial | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 15 | Tutorial | Study the related chapter in the book | |
| 16 | Term Exams | an overview | |
| 17 | Term Exams | an overview |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |