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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PHYSICS PR. | |
| Code | FZK301 |
| Name | Quantum Physics I |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. İSA DUMANOĞLU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. AYSUN AKYÜZ (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
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.
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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 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows the developments in the field of Physics and uses scientific methods and techniques. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Combine the knowledge gained in the field of Physics with the knowledge in other scientific fields and explains the method of producing scientific knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he has acquired in the field of Physics and designs experiments related to his field. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Improves himself by knowing that the learning process is lifelong. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowing the importance of individual development, she/he implements what is necessary. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the developments in the field of physics in terms of social ethics by watching and learning them. | 2 |
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 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 122 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,88 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||