 | Study programme 2022-2023 | Français | |
| Modern Physics | |||
Learning Activity |
| Code | Lecturer(s) | Associate Lecturer(s) | Subsitute Lecturer(s) et other(s) | Establishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-PHYS-023 |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Français | Français | 18 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 |
Content of Learning Activity
Special theory of relativity : history (Michelson-Morley experiment); kinematics (Lorentz transformation, Einstein's principles, Space and time relativity, Twin paradox, Doppler effect, velocity and acceleration transformation equations), electromagnetic field relativity, dynamics (Relativistic mass, Total energy, Equivalence of Mass and Energy), Minkowski space
Introduction to quantum mechanics and atomic physics: experimental evidences, quantification, duality, Schrödinger equation, 1D problems, central potential, kinetic momentum, Hydrogen atom
Nuclear physics: properties of nuclei, nuclear force, nuclear models, stability, natural radioactivity and decay process, radioactive series, fission, fusion
Required Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
Not applicable
Other Recommended Reading
J. Franeau - 1978 - Physique, tome 2 - Lielens Bruxelles.
Young H., Freedman R. - 2012 - University Physics with modern Physics 13th edition, Pearson
Thornton, Rex - 2010 - Physique moderne, de boeck
F. Mayet - 2015 - Physique nucléaire appliquée, de boeck
Mode of delivery
- Face-to-face
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
- Cours magistraux
- Exercices dirigés
- Démonstrations
- Travaux pratiques
Evaluations
The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)