INTRODUCTION TO THE PHYSICS OF MATTER (UNIT 1)
cod. 1004038

Academic year 2015/16
3° year of course - First semester
Professor
Roberto DE RENZI
Academic discipline
Fisica nucleare e subnucleare (FIS/04)
Field
Microfisico e della struttura della materia
Type of training activity
Characterising
52 hours
of face-to-face activities
6 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Integrated course unit module: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHYSICS OF MATTER

Learning objectives

The aims of Introduction to the Physics of Matter I (IPM-I) are: to provide the phenomenological introduction and the simplest semiclassical models for the description of nuclei and elementary particles; to discuss selected examples from the periodic table of elements from a wave mechanics point of view; to illustrate the spectroscopic properties of atoms. The principles are presented in an operative form, to allow the student to apply them in the solution of simple problems.

Prerequisites

The course takes place in parallel with Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (IQM). The first two thirds of the course requires knowledge of the contents of Physics 1, 2 and 3. The last part applies concets and technical abilities developed in IMQ.

Course unit content

Introduction to the physics of nuclei, elementary particles and atoms.

Full programme

The full program, lecture material and a calendar shall appear on https://didattica.unipr.it/course/view.php?id=1597

Bibliography

Alonso-Finn Fundamental Physics Vol III, Addison-Wesley Pu, 1968 Chapters 7-8-9 e 3-4, in this order.
Alternatively Eisberg-Resnick, Wiley, Chapt. 15, 16, 17, 7, 8, 9, 10 in this order.
Chapter I of D. Griffith, Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics, Wiley, New York, 1987.
Selected parts of Christopher J Foot. Atomic Physics, Oxford Master Series, Oxford UP 2005

Teaching methods

Lectures, tutoring sessions, homeworks.
Solving elementary problems clarifies the understanding of the basic concepts.

Assessment methods and criteria

Homework correction, plus an intermediate and a final paper.
These three modes are equally weighted in the marks of part I. Marks are then averaged with those of IPM-II. Failed partials may be completed by a final oral examination.

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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