Set of Diploma Courses II: Ultrafast Physics Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses II: Ultrafast Physics
Module code: W4-FZ-NM-S2-3-22-31
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
-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
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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 [E1]
 KF_W03 [5/5]
has in-depth knowledge of condensed phase physics and ultrafast phenomena in condensed matter [E2]
 KF_W04 [4/5]
knows the structure and principle of operation of scientific equipment [E3]
 KF_W08 [4/5]
on the basis of the acquired knowledge, he can explain the physical processes taking place in the world around [E4]
 KF_U03 [2/5]
on the basis of the acquired knowledge, knows how to explain the operation of research equipment [E5]
 KF_U04 [5/5]
understands the need to systematically read scientific and popular science journals, to broaden and deepen knowledge of physics [E6]
 KF_K04 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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