Liquid crystals filled with nano-particles

Course: Physics and Astronomy

Structural unit: Faculty of Physics

Title
Liquid crystals filled with nano-particles
Code
ДВА. 02.04
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Third
Year of study when the component is delivered
2018/2019
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
PLO-04. Plan and perform experimental and / or theoretical research in physics (astronomy) and related interdisciplinary fields using modern tools, critically analyze the results of their own research and the results of other researchers in the context of the whole complex of modern knowledge on the research problem. PLO-07. Deeply understand the general principles and methods of natural sciences, as well as the methodology of scientific research, be able to apply them in their own research in physics (astronomy) and in teaching practice.
Form of study
Distance form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
• Know the basic laws of electricity, optics, mathematical analysis, ordinary differential equations, classical electrodynamics and methods of mathematical physics. • Be able to apply prior knowledge of mathematical analysis, mathematical physics, basics of vector and tensor analysis and differential equations to solve algebraic and differential equations and systems; to analyze the components of the free energy of colloids, to analyze the interaction of the external field with the heterogeneous colloid; use modern computer programs to solve problems of electrodynamics and minimize the functionality of free energy. • Have basic skills in calculating derivatives, integrals, graphically plotting functions, defining and decomposing functions into series and Fourier integrals. Free to master the skills of delta function, gamma function, beta function.
Course content
The discipline provides knowledge of modern theory of liquid crystals filled with nanoparticles. Heterogeneous colloids based on liquid crystals are promising materials, the properties of which can be controlled by external electric and magnetic fields. Particular attention is paid to the calculation of effective electrodynamic parameters of anisotropic colloids. Learning outcomes are the ability to produce new ideas, solve complex problems of professional and / or research and innovation in physics and / or astronomy, which involves a deep rethinking of existing and creation of new holistic knowledge and / or professional practice, apply scientific and pedagogical activity, as well as to conduct their own research, the results of which have scientific novelty, theoretical and practical significance.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. P. de Jean. Physics of liquid crystals. M .: Mir, 1977; 2. S. Chandrasekar. Liquid crystals. M .: Mir, 1980; 3. Blinov LM Electro- and magneto-optics of liquid crystals. M .: Nauka, 1978; 4. LD Landau, EM Lifshitz, Theoretical Physics, vol.2 Field Theory, Moscow, Science, 1988; 5. LD Landau, EM Lifshitz, Theoretical Physics, vol. 8 Electrodynamics of continuous media, Moscow, Nauka, 1982; 6. Vladimir Belyakov Diffraction Optics of Complex-Structured Periodic Media, Springer Series in Optical Sciences, 2019 7. Lev M. Blinov Structure and Properties of Liquid Crystals Springer, 2011 https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-90-481-8829-1 8. Deng-Ke Yang Shin-Tson Wu Fundamentals of Liquid Crystal Devices, Wiley, 2015 9. V. Yu. Reshetnyak. Cloaking by shells with radially inhomogeneous anisotropic permittivity / V. Yu. Reshetnyak, I. P. Pinkevych, 1 T. J. Sluckin, and D. R. Evans // Optical Express A32 - 2016 - Vol. 24, no. 2. - # 251939;
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The total amount of 120 hours, including: lectures - 18 hours; practical classes - 4 hours; consultations - 2 hours; independent work - 96 hours.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment methods: surveys during classes, tests after the main sections of the course, defense of written essays, exam. The final grade is set on the basis of intermediate grades (60%) and the exam (40%).
Language of instruction
ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Victor Reshetnyak
Department of theoretical physics
Faculty of Physics

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of theoretical physics
Faculty of Physics