F2090 Physics for chemists II

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
3/0/0. 3 credit(s) (fasci plus compl plus > 4). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. RNDr. Petr Mikulík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. RNDr. Petr Mikulík, Ph.D.
Department of Condensed Matter Physics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: doc. RNDr. Petr Mikulík, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Condensed Matter Physics – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! F2120 Physics
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The second part of the basic physics course for chemists containing optics, elements of quantum theory and elements of solid-state and condensed-matter physics. Chapters important for further chemistry study are emphasized.

The main objective of the course is to provide the students with the ability to
- list and describe the selected fundamental physical principles
- apply these principles during their study of physical chemistry, physical measurements in chemistry and of quantum chemistry
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- understand fundamental principles of optics, quantum mechanics and condensed matter physics;
- apply these principles during their study of physical chemistry, physical measurements in chemistry and of quantum chemistry;
- apply basic mathematics to solve problems in physics.
Syllabus
  • I. Electromagnetic waves and optics
  • I.1. Electromagnetic waves I.2. Polarization of waves I.3. Reflection and refraction of light I.4. Optical imaging - mirrors I.5. Optical imaging - lenses I.6. Two-lens systems I.7. Basics of physical optics - interference of waves I.8. Interference of waves on thin layers I.9. Diffraction of light in holes I.10. Diffraction of lattices
  • II. Elements of quantum physics
  • II.1. Quantum description of light II.2. The Bohr model of atom II.3. de Broglie waves II.4. Elements of quantum mechanics - one dimension II.5. Basics of formal quantum theory II.6. Elements of quantum mechanics - three dimensions II.7. Atoms
  • III. Basics of solid state physics
  • III.1. Bonds in solids III.2. Electrons in metals III.3. Energy bands III.4. Semiconductors III.5. Magnetic properties of solids III.6. Superconductivity
Literature
  • http://www.rwc.uc.edu/koehler/biophys/text.html
  • HALLIDAY, David, Robert RESNICK and Jearl WALKER. Fyzika : vysokoškolská učebnice obecné fyziky. Edited by Petr Dub, Translated by Jana Musilová - Jan Obdržálek. Vyd. 1. V Brně: Vysoké učení technické, 2000, xvi, 328. ISBN 8071962147. info
  • SERWAY, Raymond A., Clement J. MOSES and Curt A. MOYER. Modern physics. 2nd ed. Australia: Brooks/Cole, 1997, xxiii, 666. ISBN 0-03-001547-2. info
  • KITTEL, Charles. Úvod do fyziky pevných látek. 1. vyd. Praha: Academia, 1985, 598 s. URL info
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods
written test
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2008 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Spring 2011 - only for the accreditation, Spring 2000, Spring 2001, Spring 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2005, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, spring 2012 - acreditation, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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