Unit MODERN PHYSICS AND ITS TEACHING

Course
Mathematics
Study-unit Code
A002585
Curriculum
Didattico-generale
Teacher
Luca Gammaitoni
Teachers
  • Luca Gammaitoni
Hours
  • 42 ore - Luca Gammaitoni
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2024
Offered
2025/26
Learning activities
Affine/integrativa
Area
Attività formative affini o integrative
Sector
FIS/08
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
English
Contents
The course addresses some of the physics topics developed since 1900 and are not typically covered in Physics I and Physics II courses. These topics are generally referred to as "Modern Physics."
Reference texts
There is no reference text. The teacher provides digital texts depending on the topic covered.
Educational objectives
The aim is to provide basic knowledge on the development of scientific knowledge since 1900. Typical topics include quantum mechanics and the theory of special and general relativity.
Prerequisites
The program of the Physics I and Physics II courses
Teaching methods
Frontal lesson
Other information
Attendance is recommended
Learning verification modality
Colloquium
Extended program
The program is chosen together with the students within the following topics:
Quantum Mechanics
Special Relativity
General Relativity
Statistical Mechanics and
Brownian Motion
Theory of Superconductivity
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
4, 5