Key words
optics, interference, diffraction, polarisation, atom models, licht, laser, X-radiation, luminiscence, fluorescence, spin, NMR, radioactivity, isotopes, heat radiation
Objectives
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.
These techniques are used in various courses of the department biosciences and during the preparation of the master thesis. Insight in the background of these techniques and knowledge of their strong and weak points is therefore essential.
This course forms an thorough introduction to these techniques and clarifies the physical principles behind them.
Exercises (theoretical and practical) 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. Furthermore, they are expected to collect information on their own and present their findings via powerpoint presentations to a wide audience.
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
1. The student can solve simple optics problems and/or problems related to contemporary physics efficiently.
2. The student can communicate verbaly and in writing about a physics problem and indicate the relevant optical and/or contemporary physics aspects.
3. The student understands the optical and/or contemporary physics aspects of physical phenomena.
4. The student can perform, in group and individually, simple phyics experiments regarding optics and/or contemporary physics.
5. The student is able to gather information about a chosen subject and present his/her findings to a wider audience via a powerpointpresentation.
Materials used
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Teacher's course and personal notes.
Various physics books, available at school's library.
Electronic teaching platform with on-line tests and supplementary material.
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 + multiple choice questions (theory 7/20, problems 7/20).
Lab:
Permanent evaluation (written reports + peer- and self-assessment) and practice exam (6/20).
Lecturer(s)
Theory:
Johan D'heer.
Lab:
Bert Nouwen.
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