Set of Diploma Courses I: Soft Matter Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2022

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses I: Soft Matter
Module code: W4-2F-22-22
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2022
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
During the lecture, the student becomes familiar with the following topics: 1. Characteristics of soft matter physics, fundamental issues: intermolecular interactions, the structure of soft matter, classification of phase transitions. 2. Types of chemical bonds, their classification and characteristics. 3. Basic properties of liquids, glasses, polymers, liquid crystals, colloids, polymers 4. Experimental methods in soft matter physics. Spectroscopic methods: infrared spectroscopy using the Fourier transform (FTIR spectroscopy), Raman spectroscopy, UV-VIS spectroscopy. Diffraction methods, i.e. X-ray and microscopic diffraction, AFM atomic force microscopy. 5. Introduction to dielectrics, classification of materials in terms of electrical conductivity, mechanisms of current conduction in various materials. Basic concepts of electrostatics. Electric capacity, formula derivation, dielectric susceptibility and permittivity, dielectric behaviour in a constant and alternating electric field, the phenomenon of polarization and its types, relaxation phenomenon. 6. Molecular dynamics 7. Analysis of dielectric properties using Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy (BDS) 8. Basic parameters and functions describing the physicochemical properties of materials by thermal analysis methods using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). 9. New materials - methods of obtaining new materials with specific/controlled properties on the example of one- (thin films), two-dimensional spatial limitation, i.e. nanoporous matrices. During the laboratory classes, students will use selected soft matter characterization methods, mainly BDS and DSC. After completing the experiment, the student presents a report containing a theoretical introduction to the problem; the methodology adopted, the description of the study, analysis and discussion of the results and their relevance to similar studies. The module is optional. Students will select two of four proposed modules. The subject examination is compulsory
Prerequisites:
knowledge of: the basics of physics, elements of soft matter physics, selected problems in higher mathematics
Key reading:
Literature: 1) P. W. Atkins, Chemia fizyczna, PWN, Warszawa 2003 2) M. Kleman, O. D. Lavrentovich Soft Matter Physics, Springer, 2001 3) J.M. Janik. Fizyka Chemiczna – dynamika molekuł na tle różnych metod badawczych. PWN, Warszawa 1989
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 basic knowledge of the various branches of nanotechnology, knows the selected basic laws and formulas of physics, knows the basic theorems from selected branches of mathematics [2F_22_1]
 KF_W02 [4/5] KF_W03 [4/5] KF_W04 [4/5]
understands basic theories and physical processes, knows mathematical formalism useful in the construction and analysis of physical models of nanostructures, can use mathematical formalism to analyze physical models [2F_22_2]
 KF_W05 [4/5] KF_U04 [4/5]
can explain the basic processes taking place in the surrounding environment based on the laws of physics and chemistry, can describe the basic micro-and macroscopic properties of matter based on the acquired theoretical knowledge [2F_22_3]
 KF_U04 [4/5] KF_U05 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
exam [2F_22_w_1]
oral or written exam checking the level of mastery of the lecture material, grading scale: 2-5
 2F_22_1 2F_22_2 2F_22_3
report [2F_22_w_2]
for each experiment performed, a mandatory report containing a theoretical introduction to a given problem, the methodology adopted description of the study, analysis and discussion of the results and their significance concerning similar studies, grading scale: 2-5
 2F_22_1 2F_22_2 2F_22_3
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_22_fs_1]
the lecture introduces the basic concepts of soft matter discusses some actual examples in more detail; lecture with the use of audiovisual aids; the module is optional; students will select two of four proposed modules
 20
acquiring the knowledge from the lecture, supplementary reading
 20 exam [2F_22_w_1]
laboratory classes [2F_22_fs_2]
performing experiments under the guidance of the teacher
 10
before the laboratory, getting acquainted with the literature on the theory and technique of the experiment; after the study is completed, the report is prepared
 10 report [2F_22_w_2]
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