Set of Diploma Courses II: Ultrafast Physics Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2022

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses II: Ultrafast Physics
Module code: W4-2F-22-31
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2022
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
-1 Introduction on the ultrafast physics in condensed matter : history, goals, applications -2 Light-matter interaction at thermodynamic equilibrium (refresher): -3 Introduction on experimental time-resolved studies : principle of a pump-probe method : detectors bandwidth, stroboscopic regime of measurement, lock-in amplifier detection, basics of ultrafast laser technology - 4 Properties of electron and phonons at the thermodynamic equilibrium : - reminder on the Sommerfel model, the band theory of electron and the classical lattice dynamics (phonons) - quantum origin of the electron-electron and electron-phonon coupling (deformation potential, Fröhlich interaction) -5 Properties of non-equilibrium photoexcited carriers : - Two-Temperatures Model for metals, - Boltzman equation applied to photoexcited semiconductors -6 Optical and acoustic phonons ultrafast photogeneration processes : - Optical phonons : stimulated Raman process, displacive excitation (deformation potential). - Acoustic phonon : deformation potential, thermoelasticity -7 Applications of picosecond acoustics : evaluation of elasticity at the nanoscale of nanostructures (echography of nanostructures by laser optoacoustics, example coming from the industry and labs). The lecture will be given online by lecturers from the Le Mans University for polish and french students. Mandatory examination
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of physics and mathematics at bachelor's degree in physics
Key reading:
Recommended literature: - Solid State Physics, Aschroft and Mermin, Saunder College. - Electrons and phonons , Ziman, Oxford University Press.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
has extensive knowledge of non-linear optics, quantum mechanics and statistical physics [2F_31_1]
 KF_W03 [5/5]
has in-depth knowledge of condensed phase physics and ultrafast phenomena in condensed matter [2F_31_2]
 KF_W04 [4/5]
knows the structure and principle of operation of scientific equipment [2F_31_3]
 KF_W08 [4/5]
on the basis of the acquired knowledge, he can explain the physical processes taking place in the world around [2F_31_4]
 KF_U03 [2/5]
on the basis of the acquired knowledge, knows how to explain the operation of research equipment [2F_31_5]
 KF_U04 [5/5]
understands the need to systematically read scientific and popular science journals [2F_31_6]
 KF_K04 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
written exam (or oral exam) [2F_31_w_1]
All issues discussed in lectures, grading scale: 2-5
 2F_31_1 2F_31_2 2F_31_3 2F_31_4 2F_31_5 2F_31_6
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2F_31_fs_1]
online lecture given by lecturers from the Le Mans University for polish and french students with the use of audiovisual aids
 15
supplementary reading, work with the textbook, preparation of issues and tasks indicated by the teacher
 60 written exam (or oral exam) [2F_31_w_1]
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