Physics
Goals
The aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledges of quantum physics necessary to describe both the matter at microscopic scale and the main processes of radiation - matter interaction (emission, diffusion, absorption). These processes will be addressed both from classical and quantum point of view, and studied in particular in the frame of applications such as light sources and detectors, and lasers.
Programme
- Wave propagation, dispersion.
- Classical description of electromagnetic waves/material media interactions: optical properties of dielectrics and metals.
- Limits of classical physics.
- Wave - particle duality. Schrödinger equation and applications: potential well, band theory.
- Atomic and molecular physics. Physics of the nucleus.
- Semiclassical/quantum description of the photon matter interaction.
- Light sources and detectors.
- Principles of laser.
Sustainable development
Sustainable Development Goals
DD&RS level 1
Activity contextualised through environmentally sustainable development and social responsibility and/or supported by examples, exercises, applications.
Programme elements related to sustainable development goals
Radiative forcing ("greenhouse effect"), thermal solar , photoelectric and photovoltaic effects, low-energy lighting, reinforced insulation glazing. Nuclear energy and medicine, X-ray imaging.
Responsibles
- Emmanuel DROUARD
- Anne-Segolene CALLARD
- Magali PHANER GOUTORBE