Structure of Matter

Always necessary material:

Knowing: Interference and diffraction, X-ray diffraction; Schrödinger equation, probability in quantum mechanics , Heisenberg uncertainty principle, wave-particle dualism and photon; Quantum numbers, Paul s exclusion principle, periodic table of elements and spin; Solid state structure, bond types and band structure; Special theory of relativity: relativity and the speed of light; Radioactivity and decay law, nuclear reactions and binding energy.

Applying: Interference and diffraction in double slit, grid and thin film; Particle in potential well, discrete energy spectra and zero point energy; Scattering from potential wall and tunneling; Emission and absorption spectra; Conductors, semiconductors and insulators; Rest mass and relativistic energy; Fusion and fission.

Complementary material:

Knowing: Black body radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, hydrogen atom; Magnetic properties of matter; Electric conduction in metals and semiconductors; Special theory of relativity: relativity of time, place and simultaneity, relativistic energy and momentum, Lorentz-transformation; Types of radioactive radiation.

Applying: Intensity distribution in interference and diffraction patterns; Quantum mechanical oscillator; Molecular vibration spectrum; The principle of Laser; Semiconductor components; Ionizing radiation, its biological effects and protection.