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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
PHYS2009-1  Modern Physics
Duration :  30h Th, 25h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in physical sciences, 2nd yearToute l'année5
Holder(s) :  Laurent Dreesen
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  The course is divided in two parts :

  • quantum physics
  • nuclear physics
Course objective :  The first part of the course is an introduction to quantum mechanics. The experiments leading the physicists to reconsider the classical physics are discussed. Main chapters : the models of atoms and the first quanta theory, quantum mechanics and quantum mechanics of atoms.
The second part is an introduction to nuclear physics. The aim is to familiarize the students with elementary concepts. The main investigated subjects are the nuclei, the radioactive decay, the different decays, the interactions between matter and particles and nuclear astrophysics. Various applications are also discussed: fission, fusion, dating, material analysis, medical techniques,..
Prerequisites :  Physics and mathematics learned during 1st bachelor
Workshops :  See next section
Organization :  Quantum physics :
Theory : 5 x 2 h during 1st period
Lab and training sessions : 25 h

Nuclear physics
Theory : 10 x 2 h during 2nd period
Written notes :  Slide copies (pdf).
Assessment :  Exams (written or oral depending on the students choice) are organized in June and August. Laboratory reports are quoted; the quotation is taken into account at a level of 1/4.
Contacts :  Professor

Laurent DREESEN, Institut de Physique, B5 - Sart Tilman, Tél : 04/366.30.36, fax : 04/366.36.29, e-mail : Laurent.Dreesen@ulg.ac.be

Secrétariat : Mme Claire FRANCOIS, Tél: 04/366.36.14


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