Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in science and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Identify, describe and explain basic scientific and mathematical principles
• Understand laboratory techniques: testing, measuring, monitoring protocol, and security
• Select and rigorously apply knowledge, tools and methods in sciences and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Collaborate, work in a team
• Interact effectively with other students to carry out collaborative projects.
• Communicate in a structured way - both orally and in writing, in French and English - giving clear, accurate, reasoned information
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board both orally and in writing
• Use several methods of written and graphic communication: text, tables, equations, sketches, maps, graphs, etc.
• Present analysis or experiment results in laboratory reports
• Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
• Demonstrate self-awareness, asses themself, and develop appropriate learning strategies.
• Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness

Learning Outcomes of UE

Master concepts of Physics in the field of wave phenomena, special theory of relativity, quantum physics and nuclear physics;
Identify and explain wave characteristics;
Describe Doppler effect;
Use Fourier analysis to study waves;
Establish and discuss electromagnetic wave equation starting from Maxwell's equations;
Explain electromagnetic radiation sources;
Explain methods allowing to polarize electromagnetic radiation;
Express, explain and justify mathematically physical consequences of superposition of coherent waves : interferences, diffraction, standing waves, beating,...
Establish acoustic wave equation;
Understand notions of hearing;
Explain the limits of classical physics ;
Express principles of special theory of relativity ;
Establish and discuss fundamental equations of relativity;
Describe using one dimensional wave mechanics formalism the behavior of particles in various potentials, and quantum tunnelling;
Describe steps leading to solution of Schrödinger equation for hydrogen atom;
Explain radioactive decay, fission and fusion mechanisms;
Describe nuclear models;
Use atomic mass and half-time tables ;
Apply in exercises and in practical works theoretical concepts.
 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

AA Waves phenomena and Modern Physics
Waves: Definitions and generalities; Superposition and decomposition; Electromagnetic waves - Electromagnetic spectrum; Polarization: Crystal optics; Diffraction and interferences; Acoustic waves - Hearing.

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
 

Prior Experience

Fundamentals of Physics and Mathematics