Key words
optics, interference, diffraction, polarisation, atom models, licht, laser, X-radiation, luminiscence, fluorescence, spin, NMR, radioactivity, isotopes
Objectives
Theory:
Many modern analysing techniques are based upon optical properties of molecules en materials. Some modern techniques are based upon magnetic properties of electrons. Use of radioactive tracers are used for following processes in animals and plants.
This course forms an thorough introduction to these techniques and clarifies the physical principles behind them.
Lab:
Exercises with respect to these techniques are performed by students, individually and in group.
Students are trained to interprete correctly experimental results by using the theory of errors and statistics.
They are trained to rapport and formulate conclusions drawn from experimental results.
Topics
Optics:
- Lenses and mirrors.
- Microscope.
- Interference.
- Diffraction.
- Polarization.
Atomic physics and radiation:
- Quantization.
- Black body, radiation laws, absorption.
- Atom models: Bohr, De Broglie.
- Origin of radiation: visible, IR, UV, X-rays.
- Spectra.
- Lasers, optical analytical techniques (luminiscence, fluorescence, ...).
- Spin.
- NMR.
Radioacitvity:
- Radioactive radiation, isotopes.
Prerequisites
Final competences in physics from high school.
Basic calculus.
Final objectives from Fysica I and Fysica II.
Final Objectives
Theory:
- The student can solve simple optics problems efficiently.
- The student can communicate verbaly and in writing about a physics problem and indicate the relevant optical and/or contemporary physics aspects..
- The student understands the optical and/or contemporary physics aspects of simple physical phenomena.
- The student is able to solve indepently simple optics problems.
Laboratory experiments:
- The student can perform simple phyics experiments regarding optics.
Materials used
Teacher's course and personal notes.
Various physics books, available at school's library.
Electronic teaching platform with on-line tests and electronic version of the course.
Study costs
Cost: 12.0 EUR
Notes for theory course + lab.: 12 euro
Study guidance
Possibility to consult the lecturer after every lesson or by appointment.
Self-tests, solved physics problems and exam questions from previous years can be found on the electronic teaching platform.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and demonstrations.
Guided exercises.
Individual project spread over several days.
Practical exercises, individual and in group, during lab sessions.
Assessment
Theory:
Written exam with open questions (theory 7/20, problems 7/20).
Lab:
Permanent evaluation and practice exam (6/20).
Lecturer(s)
Theory:
Johan D'heer.
Lab:
Bert Nouwen.
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