ADVANCED PHYSICAL METHODS

Learning objectives
This course is offered during the second semester of the first year, and is a core (i.e. required) for all second year students. The corse is designed to discuss the most popular experimental techniques that can be (and indeed are) exploited in the ream of Cultural Heritage. Particular emphasis will be given to those techniques hinging upon the interactions between light and matter, bacause their minimally invasive nature. Within this framework, the course will describe both the basic principles and the applications.

Expected students learning results
Upon exit from this course, students will be able to
1. Be familiar with the basic physical principles of most popular techniques
2. Be aware of the pros and cons of each method
3. Identify the correct method to be used within a given context

Course prerequisites
The course is designed to be as self-contained as possible, so no previous specific knowledge will be assumed. Of course, students are expected to be familiar with elementary classical physics at an introductory level.

Course layout
GENERAL PROPERTIES OF WAVES
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
INTERACTION OF LIGHT WITH BULK MATTER
INTERACTION OF LIGHT WITH MOLECULES AND ATOMS
EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS
EXAMPLES

Suggested reading
M. Alonso and E.J. Finn, Fundamental University Physics (Vol III) [BAS]
K. Nassau : The physics and chemistry of colors [BAS}

Assessment methods
Written and oral exams

Detailed description of the assessment methods
The exam will have two parts. There will be an oral exam for the fundamental part that will assess the progress of the students on this side, as well as a written project on a topic given by the instructor. Each part will contribute to 50% of the final grade.

Teaching methods
A combination of traditional methods for the basic part and moodle interaction for the application parts. The course will also include few lectures from external experts on specific topics.

English

Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion

Accommodation and support services for students with disabilities and students with specific learning impairments:
Ca’ Foscari abides by Italian Law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding supportservices and accommodation available to students with disabilities. This includes students with mobility, visual, hearing and other disabilities (Law 17/1999), and specific learning impairments (Law 170/2010). In the case of disability or impairment that requires accommodations (i.e., alternate testing, readers, note takers or interpreters) please contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices in Student Services: disabilita@unive.it.

written and oral