ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Particle Physics
Areas: Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
Center Faculty of Physics
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable
- To introduce the students in subatomic physics subjects
- To introduce the fundamental components of matter and their interactions
- To familiarize the student with the study of the atomic nucleus and its constituents: the nucleons.
- To present the nucleus as a many-body complex systems. To understand and classify the properties of nuclei.
- To learn about transfer of basic knowledge to different technological matters that provide important social benefits
"Learning outcomes": The student should probe:
· To have acquired knowledge of subatomic physics
· To know the fundamental components of matter and their interactions
· To know how to classify and explain the properties of nuclei
· To be able to apply the acquired knowledge to different technological advances that provide important social benefits.
· To possess a deep understanding of physical underlying phenomena.
· To have acquired advanced skills in problem solving.
• Basic concepts
- Constituents of matter
- Fundamental interactions
- Symmetry and conservation laws
- Continuous symmetries. Discrete symmetries, C and P violation and CP violation
- Structure of the subatomic world. Dispersion experiments: Cross section.
- Nuclear and Particle Physics in the 21st century
• Nuclear interaction
- Nuclear interaction. Scope of the nuclear force.
- The deuteron
• Properties of the nuclei
- The nuclear landscape.
- Masses of the nuclei. Binding energy. Nuclear stability and abundance curve. Experimental determination of atomic masses
- Nuclear sizes. Charge and mass densities. Determination of the size of the nuclei: dispersion experiments ....
- Nuclear states: Spin and parity. Nuclear moments.
• Radioactive decay processes
- Radioactive phenomena. Radioactive decay law. Natural chains. General equations and equilibrium conditions
- Alpha decay. Gamow theory. Selection rules
- Beta decay. Fermi theory. Selection rules
- Electromagnetic transitions. Selection rules
• Structure of the atomic nucleus
- Nuclear models: collective and independent particle
- Evidence of the Shell structure. Shell model
- Nuclear vibrations. Nuclear deformation. Rotational model
• Nuclear reactions
- Direct reactions. Kinematics of reactions to two bodies. Access to independent particle states
- Compound nucleus reactions. Study of Resonances. Collective properties
• Elementary particles
- Fundamental interactions
- Production, classification and properties of elementary particles
- Leptons and quarks. Charged currents and neutral currents
- Strong interaction. Nucleon composition. Mesons and baryons
• Standard Model of Particle Physics
- Standard Model of Particle Physics
- Exchange forces. QED. QCD
- Feymann diagrams
- Higs boson
- Open questions
• Seminars on hot topics
BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY
Introductory nuclear physics, Keneth S. Krane, Ed: John Wiley & Sons.
Introduction to Elementary Particles, D. Griffiths. John Wiley & Sons.
Particle Physics, B. R. Martin & G. Shaw.-, 3ª Ed. John Wiley & Sons.
Física nuclear y de partículas, Ferrer Soria, Antonio, Ed: Universitat de Valencia.
COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY
Nuclear and Particle Physics, W. E. Burcham & M. Jobes. Cambridge University Press.
Nuclear Physics in a Nutshell, Bertulani, Carlos, Ed: Princeton University Press.
Radioactivity, Radionuclides, Radiation, J. Magill & J. Galy, Springer – Verlag, Berlin.
Modern Particle Physics, M. Thomson, Cambridge University Press.
Fundamentals in Nuclear Physics, Basdevant, Jean-Louis, Rich, James and Spiro Michel. Ed: Springer.
Introductory nuclear physics , P.E. Hodgson and E. Gadioli and E. Gadioli Erba, Ed: Clarendon.
Subatomic physics, Frauenfelder, Hans and Henley E. M. , Ed: Prentice. E.M. Henley, A. García. 3ª Edición. John Wiley& Sons
Introduction to elementary particle physics, Bettini, Alessandro, Cambridge University Press.
Nuclear and Particle Physics, an Introduction, B. R. Martin, John Wiley & Sons.
Radiation detection and measurement, Knoll, Glenn F., Ed: John Wiley & Sons.
Online resources
The course makes use of various materials, with open to the public acces and maintained by national or international institutions. Students will routinely use them as databases, to have access to level diagrams, physical constants, and any other teaching material. The available material is abundant and even though we transfer lot of information through the virtual campus, students will make greater use of the following documentation centers:
http://www.nndc.bnl.gov
http://physics.nist.gov/cuu/index.html
http://www.iaea.org
http://pdg.lbl.gov
ESSENTIAL PREREQUISITES:
- Good mathematical training (equivalent to pass the Mathematical Methods I and III subjects).
- Deep understanding of General Physics principles (equivalent to pass the General Physics I and II subjects).
- Comprehension of Quantum Phenomena and Quantum machanics formalism (equivalent to pass Quantum Physics I and Quantum Physics II subjects)
Once students have passed the left exam they should have acquired the following COMPETENCES:
BASIC:
CB1-That students have proven to possess and understand knowledge in a study area that is part of the basis of general secondary education, and is often found at a level that, while supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the forefront of their field of study.
CB2-That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and possess the competencies that are often demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
CB3-That students have the ability to collect and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
GENERAL:
CG1-Possess and understand the most important concepts, methods and results of the different branches of physics, with historical perspective of their development.
CG2-Have the capacity to gather and interpret relevant data, information and results, to obtain conclusions and to issue reasoned reports in scientific, technological or other areas that require the use of knowledge of physics.
CG3-Apply both the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired as the capacity of analysis and abstraction in the definition and approach of problems and in the search of their solutions in both academic and professional contexts.
TRANSVERSAL:
CT1-Acquire analysis and synthesis capacity.
CT2-Have organizational capacity and planning.
CT5-Develop critical reasoning.
SPECIFIC:
CE1-Have a good understanding of the most important physical theories, locating in their logical and mathematical structure, their experimental support and the physical phenomenon that can be described through them.
CE2-Be able to clearly handle the orders of magnitude and make appropriate estimates in order to develop a clear perception of situations that, although physically different, show some analogy, allowing the use of known solutions to new problems.
CE5-Be able to realize the essentials of a process or situation and establish a model of work of the same as well as to carry out the required approximations in order to reduce the problem to a manageable level. Possess critical thinking to build physical models.
CE6-Understand and master the use of the mathematical and numerical methods most commonly used in physics.
CE8-Be able to manage, search and use bibliography, as well as any source of relevant information and apply it to research and technical development projects.
In the case of having to teach in scenario 2 or 3, the acquisition of the aforementioned skills will be maintained, although the teaching methodology will be adapted.
We will use a methodology based on theory lectures that will be complemented with practical sessions (solving exercises). Teaching will be face-to-face.
Specific seminars will help to introduced to current research topics in the field of nuclear and particle physics to the students.
The professors will closely follow the evolution of the students through tutorials as well as the interactive session (smaller groups). The tutorials may be face-to-face or online, by appointment, depending on the demand of the students. They could also be organization for small groups.
The virtual classroom (AV) will be used as a channel for communication and publication of results. Various teaching materials will be also available to students through AV.
The subject does not include the possibility of a single final exam for the first chance evaluation.
At the first chance, the evaluation system will combine a continuous evaluation (0.35%) with an exam (0.65%) that will be held in January, on the dates set by the Faculty.
The continuous evaluation includes, the participation in the classes, the completion of exercises and up to 3 tests to assess the skills acquired (they do not eliminate matter) and whose completion will coincide with the assigned teaching hours.
In addition, it will be proposed to carry out specific works on topics related to this subject and whose evaluation may raise the note of the continuous evaluation of the student up to 2 points.
For the second chance opportunity (July) there will be a conventional final exam.
In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the "Regulations for the validation of academic performance for two students and for the review of qualifications will apply."
For each hour of lecture, it is estimated that the student should need approximately one and a half hours of personal work
All possible scenarios require similar dedication.
Attendance to class, study of the topics, resolution and discussion of the proposed exercises. Carrying out volunteer work. Use of complementary bibliography. It is also important to pay attention to the instructions and materials that are made available to students in the Virtual Classroom of the subject.
CONTINGENCY PLAN in the event of a possible change of scenery
1) Objectives: no change
2) Contents: no changes
3) Bibliographic material: no changes
4) Competences: no changes
5) Methodology:
If scenario 2 situation is decreed
Part of the teaching will be carried out electronically. If the measures adopted by the health authorities allow it, the lecture classes will be developed electronically using platforms, such as Teams and the support of the virtual classroom of the subject, respecting the official class schedule approved by the center.
If the capacity limitation dictated by the health authorities does not allow all the students to attend the interactive face-to-face classes, these will be broadcast via streaming. Students will take turns attending face-to-face classes. The number of students per shift will be subject to the rules in force at all times.
At the time of scheduling the activity of the subject, the presence in the evaluation tests will be prioritized over the interactive face-to-face classes. If, due to the inevitable rotation of students, the evaluation tests consumed an unaffordable number of hours, the corresponding teaching would be delivered electronically.
The tutorials may be face-to-face or online and will require a prior appointment.
If scenario 3 situation is decreed
Teaching will be telematic and classes will take place synchronously in the official class schedule. It may be that, due to unforeseen causes, some classes are developed asynchronously, which will be communicated to the students in advance.
The tutorials will be telematic and will require a prior appointment
6) Evaluation system
If teaching were to be given in the so-called scenario 2, the continuous evaluation tests of scenario 1 will be maintained, adapting its performance to the possibilities of telematic action. Finally, in the case of scenario 3, the entire evaluation will be adapted to the telematic possibilities.
In scenarios 2 and 3
The evaluation activities that cannot be carried out in person, if they cannot be delayed, will be carried out electronically through the institutional tools in Office 365 and Moodle. In this case, the adoption of a series of measures will be required that will require students to have a device with a microphone and camera while there is no adequate evaluation software available. Students may be summoned to an interview to comment or explain a part, or the whole, of the test.
In cases of fraudulent completion of exercises or tests, the provisions of the "Regulations for the validation of academic performance for two students and for the review of qualifications" shall apply.
7) Study time and personal work: no changes
Maria Dolores Cortina Gil
- Department
- Particle Physics
- Area
- Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
- Phone
- 881813629
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Manuel Caamaño Fresco
- Department
- Particle Physics
- Area
- Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
- Phone
- 881813626
- manuel.fresco [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Jose Angel Hernando Morata
- Department
- Particle Physics
- Area
- Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
- Phone
- 881814024
- jose.hernando [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Francesc Yassid Ayyad Limonge
- Department
- Particle Physics
- Area
- Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
- yassid.ayyad [at] usc.es
- Category
- Researcher: Ramón y Cajal
Antía Graña González
- Department
- Particle Physics
- Area
- Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
- antia.grana.gonzalez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Ministry Pre-doctoral Contract
Ramón Ángel Ruiz Fernández
- Department
- Particle Physics
- Area
- Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
- ramon.ruiz.fernandez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Xunta Pre-doctoral Contract
Saúl López Soliño
- Department
- Particle Physics
- Area
- Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
- s.lopez.solino [at] usc.es
- Category
- Xunta Pre-doctoral Contract
Daniel Fernández Fernández
- Department
- Particle Physics
- Area
- Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
- dani.fernandez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Ministry Pre-doctoral Contract
Adrian Bembibre Fernandez
- Department
- Particle Physics
- Area
- Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
- adrian.bembibre.fernandez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Ministry Pre-doctoral Contract
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