Learning outcomes
To give elementary knowledge in physics to students in Chemistry and to provide them with methods of solving theoretical problems in physics.
Content
1) Classical mechanics
Forces, potential energy, kinetic momentum, kinetic moment, Lagrange equations, small oscillations of a mechanical system, Lagrangian formalism applied to linear chains of atoms, vibrational modes of a cord or a membrane
2) Diffusion and heat transfer
Continuity equations, solutions of diffusion and heat equations for simple geometries
3) Electromagnetism
Maxwell equations, electromagnetic waves
4) Introduction to quantum mechanics
Elementary knowledge introduced from pioneer experiments (Planck, Einstein)
Heisenberg relations, Schrödinger equation.
Solutions to simple quantum mechanical problems
Teaching methods
Lecture.
Evaluations
Oral exam (theory), written paper (exercices)
Recommended readings
A.A. Lucas, "Eléments de mécanique et de physique théorique", 1ière et 2nde parties, Librairie des Sciences, Namur,(1998).
Language of instruction
French / Français
Location for course
NAMUR
Organizer
Faculté des sciences
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
Degree of Reference
Undergraduate Degree