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Of all faculties

Graduates in the subject are able to
- characterize harmonic motion, damped and forced oscillations, describe various harmonic oscillators
- explain properties of travelling and standing harmonic waves, illustrate the Doppler effect
- define properties of electromagnetic waves, characterize polarization
- demonstrate basic principles of geometrical optics, recognize the laws of reflection and refraction
- describe interference of light, demonstrate various examples
- explain principles of diffraction, characterize diffraction gratings, define principles of holography
- formulate basic laws of thermodynamics, describe heat engines and pumps
- explain basic concept of the kinetic theory of gases
- characterize photoelectric effect, Compton shift, photons and matter waves
- formulate Schrödinger equation, describe barrier tunnelling, quantum traps, and hydrogen atom
- characterize spontaneous and stimulated emission, describe principles of lasers
- recognize basic principles of band theory of solids
- solve basic problems in classical and quantum physics

Knowledge gained in the course Physics 1 (basic principles of classical mechnaics, electricity and magnetism), fundamentals of vector algebra, differential and integral calculus is requested.

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Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. They include lectures, computer laboratories and practical laboratories. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to hand in the solution of assigned problems during the course.

- Laboratories, up to 20 pts.
- Seminars, up to 15 pts. (1 written test up to 10 pts., 1 written test up to 5 pts.)
To qualify for final examination it is necessary to gain at least 12 points and to complete all laboratory measurements.
- Final examination, up to 65 pts.
Written test only, it consists from 5 parts: A -Oscillations, Waves, B - Optics, C - Thermodynamics, D – Modern Physics, E – Test questions. To pass the exam it is necessary to gain at least 5 points in each of parts A – D.

1. Harmonic motion, damped oscillations, forced oscillations. Pendulums. Superposition of oscillations.
2. Waves, wave equation, travelling harmonic waves, energy transmitted by waves.
3. Interference of waves, standing waves, sound waves, Doppler effect.
4. Electromagnetic waves, polarization, geometrical optics – reflection, refraction, total reflection, images, optical instruments.
5. Interference, coherence, Young experiment, interference from thin films.
6. Diffraction, diffraction gratings, X-ray diffraction, holography.
7. Zeroth and first law of thermodynamics, thermodynamics processes, heat transfer mechanisms.
8. Kinetic theory of gases - ideal gas law, internal energy and temperature, molar specific heats.
9. Second law of thermodynamics, entropy, heat engines and pumps.
10. The limits of classical physics, photoelectric effect, Compton shift, photons, matter waves, wave function.
11. Schrödinger equation, barrier tunnelling, quantum traps, hydrogen atom.
12. Atoms with more electrons. Spontaneous and stimulated emission, lasers.
13. Band theory of solids.

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- To obtain an overall view of the basic principles and laws of selected parts of classical and quantum physics
- To develop problem solving skills

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

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Hyperphysics: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html (EN)
Serway R., A.: Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics Saunders College Publishing, Philadelphia, London,..., 1996 (EN)