FUNDAMENTALS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS: INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MATTERIALS MOD. 1

The course is part of the core educational activities of Bachelor's Degree in Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies (Curriculum SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGIES OF BIO AND NANOMATERIALS). The fist part of this couse allows to acquire knowledge and understanding of the basics of quantum mechanics useful both to address the second part of the same course but also to provide the theoretical tools to fully understand the properties of atoms, molecules and materials. In addition, quantomechanics is fundamental to understanding many spectroscopic analysis techniques used in chemical and materials science laboratories. It is no longer conceivable in the not-too-distant future to have a sustainable development of chemistry and materials science that is not integrated with and if not preceded by "in silico" design/assessment of proporities and interaction with other systems with enormous resource savings and ability to predict their impact on the environment.

The expected learning outcomes are knowledge and understanding of the foundational concepts of quantum theory presented in lectures and the ability to use them to construct useful models to address theoretical and practical problems. In addition, students should be able to communicate the knowledge learned and the results of their applications using appropriate terminology. Students will also need to know how to use the necessary mathematical tools extensively and in detail discussed during the lectures.

To successfully follow the course, it is necessary to have acquired the didactic objectives of the courses of Institutions of Mathematics and Exercises 1 and 2 and General Physics 1 and 2. To correctly frame the topics covered, it is useful for students to be familiar with some of the topics covered in the Course of Inorganic Chemistry and Laboratory such as atomic and molecular structure and the theory of molecular orbitals.

Introduction to complex numbers and the solution of the main differential equations. Introduction to maxwell's equations and the solution of the wave equation for electromagnetic waves. the concept of dispersion relation. The origins of quantum mechanics: the radiation of the black body. Wave-particle dualism: photoelectric effect, de Broglie relation, electron diffraction. The Schrödinger equation. Interpretation of the wave function. Postulates of quantum mechanics. Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Translational motion of a free particle and a particle in a box. Tunnel effect. The harmonic oscillator. Rotational motion in two and three dimensions. Spatial quantization and vector model of angular momentum. Spin angular momentum. The hydrogen atom. Selection rules, Identical particles.

Eisberg R. and R. Resnick - Quantum Physics Of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei, And Particles
Arthur Besier Concept of Modern Physics
Handouts provided by the lecturer

The assessment of learning will be carried out through an oral test (it can also be done through a written test with open questions) and consists of a series of questions concerning the contents of the course. Students will have to demonstrate the knowledge of the topics covered in class and the ability to expose them in a formal way. The exam will be carried out for each of the two parts of the course and will last about 30 minutes.

The final grade will take into account the results achieved in both the tests of part 1 and 2

The assessment of learning will be done through an oral test consisting of a series of questions regarding the course content that are designed to assess the degree of understanding of the fundamentals of quantum theory presented in the course. Students will be expected to demonstrate learning of the topics covered in class and the ability to expound them in a formal manner. The examination will be given for each of the two parts of the course and will last approximately 30 minutes. The evaluation of the test will take into account both the degree of learning and the mastery of the language.

Since the course is divided into two 6-credit units and is taken over the two semesters, there is an option for students to take a partial exam related to the first part of the course at the end of the first semester. In that case, the final grade will take into account the results obtained in both tests, part 1 and part 2.

Teaching is organized in lectures, including problem-solving exercises.
In the "Moodle" platform of the University there are all the slides projected during the lessons.

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STRUCTURE AND CONTENT OF THE COURSE COULD CHANGE AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC.

Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion

Accommodation and support services for students with disabilities and students with specific learning impairments:
Ca’ Foscari abides by Italian Law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding supportservices and accommodation available to students with disabilities. This includes students with mobility, visual, hearing and other disabilities (Law 17/1999), and specific learning impairments (Law 170/2010). In the case of disability or impairment that requires accommodations (i.e., alternate testing, readers, note takers or interpreters) please contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices in Student Services: disabilita@unive.it.

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