Physics Lab (Chemistry)
An introduction to error analysis
Lab: nº 23 (Bl. C, 3º)
Description
This lab course is intended primarily as an introduction to error analysis, considering notes on data analysis and experimental uncertainty and examples of error propagation.
Grading (20%)
Text
Taylor, J. R. An Introduction to Error Analysis: the Study of Uncertainties in Physical Measurements, University Science Books, 1997.
Contents
1. Dimensions. Normal Distribution
2. Density of a Liquid and a Solid
3. Surface Tension of a Liquid
4. Viscosity of a Liquid
Master in Chemical Research and Industrial Chemistry
Master in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Materials
Room 21/28
Description
This course is intended primarily as an introduction to solid state chemistry and physics.
Grading
Lab: 60%
Exam I: 40%
Text
P. A. Cox, ”The electronic structure and chemistry of solids”, Oxford University Press, 2005.
S. Elliott, ”The physics and chemistry of solids”, John Willey & Sons, 2008.
J. Singleton, ”Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids”, Oxford University Press, 2001.
E. Smith and G. Dent, ”Modern Raman Spectroscopy”, Wiley & Sons, 2005.
C. F. Bohren and D. R. Huffman, ”Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles”, Wiley-VCH, 1998.
Contents
- Introduction (from macro to nano)
- Chemical bond
- Crystalline structure, X-ray diffraction and Raman Spectroscopy
- Classic and Quantum Models of Free Electrons
- Ferroelectricity and Magnetism
- Optical Properties of Materials
Master in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Magnetism
Room 21
Description
This lab course is intended primarily as an introduction to magnetism.
Grading
Exam: 60%
Lab: 40%
Text
Spaldin, N. Magnetic Materials, Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Blundell, S. Magnetism in Condensed Matter, Oxford University Press, 2011.
Cullity & Graham, Introduction to Magnetic Materials, Wiley, 2009.
Goodenough, J. B. Magnetism and the Chemical Bond, Wiley, 1963.
Contents
- Introduction (rev. of magnetostatics)
- Atomic origins of magnetism
- Diamagnetism, paramagnetism
- Ferri, Ferro and Antiferromagnetism
- Magnetic Anisotropy, Exchange Bias
- Nanoparticles and Thin Films
