Unit PHYSICS OF MATTER

Course
Optics and optometry
Study-unit Code
A002491
Location
TERNI
Curriculum
In all curricula
Teacher
Alessandro Paciaroni
Teachers
  • Alessandro Paciaroni
Hours
  • 42 ore - Alessandro Paciaroni
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2023
Offered
2025/26
Learning activities
Caratterizzante
Area
Microfisico e della struttura della materia
Sector
FIS/03
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
Elements of the structure of matter. Glassy state of matter. Optical properties of materials. Interaction between electromagnetic radiation, in particular visible and UV, and matter. Laser physics and applications.
Reference texts
Notes provided by the teacher.
Educational objectives
The main objective of the course is to provide students with the knowledge to understand the theoretical foundations underlying the properties of matter of interest for Optics and Optometry. The course also provides an introduction to the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and matter, starting from a quantum point of view and to laser physics.
The main knowledge acquired will concern the general principles with which the many-body problem is faced in the physics of matter and the potential of interaction between radiation and matter in experiments and applications.
The main skills that the course aims to transmit consists in knowing how to use the fundamental laws of the physics of matter to deepen the understanding of the properties of materials and the operating principles of the devices used in optics and optometry.
Teaching methods
The course is articulated in theoretical lessons.
Learning verification modality
Oral test to ascertain: i) the ability to understand the theoretical contents of the course (Dublin descriptor 1), ii) the ability to expose and correctly apply theoretical knowledge (Dublin descriptor 2), iii) Ability to autonomously formulate appropriate judgments and observations on possible alternative model (Dublin descriptor 3), iv) the ability in effective and pertinent written communication (Dublin 4 descriptor).
Extended program
Elements of the structure of matter. Glassy state of matter. Optical properties of materials. Interaction between electromagnetic radiation, in particular visible and UV, and matter. Laser physics and applications.
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