Fluctuations and dynamics of molecules in a condensed medium

Course: Physics

Structural unit: Faculty of Physics

Title
Fluctuations and dynamics of molecules in a condensed medium
Code
ВК10
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
8 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
1. Obtaining knowledge of thermodynamic and statistical theory of fluctuations. 2. Be able to logically and consistently formulate the basic principles and laws of thermodynamics and statistical physics for the study of fluctuations in soft matter 3. Obtaining knowledge of the theory of light scattering on density and concentration fluctuations. 4. Obtaining knowledge of the spectral composition of scattered light. 5. To be able to analyze experimental data on light scattering in order to obtain information about fluctuations and dynamics of molecules in soft matter. 6. Be able to compare experimental data on light scattering with corresponding theoretical calculations and the results of a computer experiment 7. Obtaining knowledge of the main mechanisms of interaction of neutrons with matter 8. Obtaining knowledge of the generalized frequency spectrum of a liquid
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know and be able to apply the methods of mathematical analysis and linear algebra within the limits of the relevant courses taught at the Faculty of Physics. 2. Know and be able to apply the laws of equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics. 3. To know and be able to apply the methods of classical statistical mechanics of equilibrium systems. 4. To know and be able to apply the laws of optics within the limits of the relevant courses taught at the Faculty of Physics. 5. To know and be able to apply the laws of nuclear physics within the framework of the relevant courses taught at the Faculty of Physics.
Course content
The course "Fluctuations and Dynamics of Molecules in a Condensed Environment" deals with the thermodynamic and statistical theory of fluctuations and experimental methods of studying (neutron and optical) dynamics of molecules in a condensed environment. The goal of studying the discipline is to acquire systematic knowledge of the thermodynamic and statistical theory of fluctuations and to master the basics of optical and neutron methods of studying fluctuations and dynamics of molecules in a condensed medium. The educational task of the course consists in mastering the methods of studying fluctuations and dynamics of molecules in a condensed medium.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Adamenko I.I., Bulavin L.A. Physics of fluids and fluid systems. - K.: ASMI, 2006. - 660 p. 2. Evans D.J., Searles D., Williams S.R. Fundamentals of classical statistical thermodynamics: dissipation, relaxation and fluctuation theorems. - Wiley VCH, 2016. - 223 p. 3. Bulavin L.A., Kuklin O.I., Nosovskyi A.V., Solovyov D.V. Neutron and X-ray studies of lipid membranes. – Chornobyl (Kyiv region): Institute of NPP Safety Problems, 2021. – 160 p. 4. Bulavin L.A., Kyzima O.A., Nosovskyi A.V. Neutron diagnostics of fullerene solutions. – Chornobyl (Kyiv region): Institute of NPP Safety Problems, 2019. – 184 p. 5. Bulavin L.A., Avdeev M.V., Klyuchnikov O.O., Nagornyi A.V., Petrenko V.I. Neutronography of magnetic fluid systems. – Chornobyl (Kyiv region): Institute of Problems of NPP safety, 2015. – 244 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The total volume is 120 hours. , including: Lectures – 40 hours. Independent work - 80 hours.
Assessment methods and criteria
- semester assessment: 1. Modular control work 1 (6 points-10 points). Doing homework (2 points-3 points). Oral answer (4 points-7 points). 2. Modular control work 2 (6 points-10 points). Doing homework (2 points-3 points). Oral answer (4 points-7 points). 3. Modular control work 3 (6 points-10 points). Doing homework (2 points-3 points). Oral answer (4 points-7 points). - final evaluation in the form of an exam A student is not admitted to the exam if he scored less than 36 points during the semester. The exam grade cannot be less than 24 points to receive an overall positive grade for the course.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Molecular Physics Department
Faculty of Physics

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Molecular Physics Department
Faculty of Physics