402-2883-00L Physics III
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | J. Home |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
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402-2883-00 V | Physik III (Physics III) | 4 hrs |
| J. Home | ||||||
402-2883-00 U | Physik III (Physics III) Two exercise groups Thu 14-16 are planned to take place at the ETH Zentrum campus. | 2 hrs | J. Home |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Introductory course on quantum and atomic physics including optics and statistical physics. |
Objective | A basic introduction to quantum and atomic physics, including basics of optics and equilibrium statistical physics. The course will focus on the relation of these topics to experimental methods and observations. |
Content | Evidence for Quantum Mechanics: atoms, photons, photo-electric effect, Rutherford scattering, Compton scattering, de-Broglie waves. Quantum mechanics: wavefunctions, operators, Schrodinger's equation, infinite and finite square well potentials, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atoms, spin. Atomic structure: Perturbation to basic structure, including Zeeman effect, spin-orbit coupling, many-electron atoms. X-ray spectra, optical selection rules, emission and absorption of radiation, including lasers. Optics: Fermat's principle, lenses, imaging systems, diffraction, interference, relation between geometrical and wave descriptions, interferometers, spectrometers. Statistical mechanics: probability distributions, micro and macrostates, Boltzmann distribution, ensembles, equipartition theorem, blackbody spectrum, including Planck distribution |
Lecture notes | Lecture notes will be provided electronically during the course. |
Literature | Quantum mechanics/Atomic physics/Molecules: "The Physics of Atoms and Quanta", H. Hakan and H. C. Wolf, ISBN 978-3-642-05871-4 Optics: "Optics", E. Hecht, ISBN 0-321-18878-0 Statistical mechanics: "Statistical Physics", F. Mandl 0-471-91532-7 |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Interdisciplinary Sciences 2010; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mathematics 2016; Version 25.02.2020 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physics 2016; Version 25.02.2020 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics 2010; Version 24.02.2016 (Examination Block 1) Bachelor's Programme in Physics 2010; Version 24.02.2016 (Examination Block 1) |
ECTS credits | 7 credits |
Examiners | J. Home |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 180 minutes |
Additional information on mode of examination | Students are allowed to take in 5 pages of notes written on both sides. Calculators are permitted but must not be used to store information. Formularies are allowed. |
Written aids | Mathematische Formelsammlung, Taschenrechner, max. 5 A4 Blätter (beidseitig beschrieben) handgeschriebene Zusammenfassung (keine Fotokopien!), Übersetzungswörterbuch. |
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
Moodle course | Moodle-Kurs / Moodle course |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |