COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PHYSICS IV (OPTICS AND MODERN PHYSICS)

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
PHY 2902 PHYSICS IV (OPTICS AND MODERN PHYSICS) COMPULSORY 4 2 0 8

Offered By

Physics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR YUSUF YÜKSEL

Offered to

Physics

Course Objective

By the end of the nineteenth century, it was thought that the laws of physics put forward to explain the behavior of the universe and nature were extremely well-founded and sufficient. Within Newtonian mechanics, the law of gravity was tested carefully and a solid framework was created to explain the interactions between bodies. On the other hand, the concepts of electricity and magnetism were unified under a theoretical framework by Maxwell's equations, and the existence of electromagnetic waves predicted by Maxwell's theory was supported by the experiments carried out by Hertz. Concepts related to heat and temperature could be explained with the laws of thermodynamics. Mechanics-electromagnetism-thermodynamics theories constitute the basic foundations of classical physics.

However, extreme limiting cases involving very small length scales and very large speeds close to the speed of light allowed the motivation for new theories at the beginning of the twentieth century and led to the acquisition of Einstein's relativity theory and the Schrödinger equation in quantum mechanics. Especially with the developments between 1905-1925, some new phenomena that classical physics were insufficient to explain developed and this situation pioneered the birth of modern physics.

In this course, firstly, basic knowledge about optics and wave theory will be given. Then, it is aimed that the student will have an idea about Einsten's theory of special relativity. Afterwards, the basic concepts of quantum mechanics will be introduced, and many-atoms properties will be discussed, which includes a statistical-mechanical perspective, by giving basic information on atomic and nuclear physics. Finally, the nucleus of the atom, elementary particles and cosmology will be covered.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and an ability to apply the scientific method in practice.
2   Recall and apply knowledge in the areas of optics and waves, special relativity and quantum physics (developing the knowledge capability dimension)
3   Analyse and solve problems in the areas of optics and waves, special relativity and quantum physics (developing the critical analysis and problem solving capability dimension);
4   Being able to discuss the properties of aggregates of atoms, which includes a look at statistical mechanics.
5   Being able to examine atomic nuclei and elementary particles.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Laws of Geometric Optics
2 Introduction to Geometric Optics (Mirrors & Lences)
3 The Failures of Classical Physics
4 Special Theory of Relativity
5 Particlelike Properties of EM Radiation & Wavelike Properties of Particles
6 Schrödinger Equation
7 The Rutherford-Bohr Model of the Atom
8 Midterm Exam
9 Hydrogen Atom
10 Many-Electron Atoms
11 Molecular Structure
12 Statistical Physics
13 Solid-State Physics
14 Nuclear Structure and Radioactivity
15 Nuclear Reactions and Applications
16 Elementary Particles
17 Cosmology: The Origin and Fate of the Universe
18 Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Ana kaynak:

Krane, K. "Modern Physics, Third Edition", John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2012

Yardımcı Kaynaklar:
1. Thornton, S. T. and Rex, A., (2013), Modern Physics for Scientists and engineers,
Fourth ed, Cengage Learning, Boston.
2. Beiser, A., (2003), Concepts of Modern Physics 6th ed. , McGraw-Hill, New
York.
3. Serway, A. R. , J.W. Jewett , "Physics for Scientists and Engineers", Thomson
Brooks/Cole, 6th Edition

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecturing
2.Question-Answer
3.Discussing
4.Homework

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria


1. 40% score of midterm exam (which will be held through 8th and 9th weeks) grade of the student is assessed as the achievement in the semester.
2. 60% score of final examination is added directly to the others.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligated to continue at least 70% of lessons.
2. If the student don t make the homework and attend mid-terms, he does not access the final exam

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

yusuf.yuksel@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday between 11:00-12:00 a.m.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 4 52
Tutorials 13 2 26
Preparing assignments 10 6 60
Preparation for final exam 30 1 30
Preparation for midterm exam 20 1 20
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 192

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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