Name | Prof. Dr. Andreas Vaterlaus |
Field | Physics and Education |
Address | Laboratorium für Festkörperphysik ETH Zürich, HPZ G 21 John-von-Neumann-Weg 9 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 633 65 19 |
andreasv@ethz.ch | |
Department | Physics |
Relationship | Full Professor |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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402-0063-00L | Physics II | 5 credits | 3V + 1U | A. Vaterlaus | |
Abstract | Introduction to the "way of thinking" and the methodology in Physics, with the help of demonstration experiments. The Chapters treated are Electromagnetism, Refraction and Diffraction of Waves, Elements of Quantum Mechanics with applications to Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics, Phase Transitions, Transport Phenomena. Whenever possible, examples relevant to the students' main field of study are given. | ||||
Objective | Introduction to the scientific methodology. The student should develop his/her capability to turn physical observations into mathematical models, and to solve the latter. | ||||
Content | Elektromagnetismus, Elektromagnetische Wellen, Wellenoptik, Strahlenoptik, Quantenoptik, Quantenmechanik, Thermische Eigenschaften, Transportphänomene, Wärmestrahlung | ||||
Lecture notes | Skript wird verteilt. | ||||
Literature | Friedhelm Kuypers Physik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler Band 2 Elektrizität, Optik, Wellen Verlag Wiley-VCH, 2003, Fr. 77.- Douglas C. Giancoli Physik 3. erweiterte Auflage Pearson Studium Hans J. Paus Physik in Experimenten und Beispielen Carl Hanser Verlag, München, 2002, 1068 S. Paul A. Tipler Physik Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, 1998, 1522 S., ca Fr. 120.- David Halliday Robert Resnick Jearl Walker Physik Wiley-VCH, 2003, 1388 S., Fr. 87.- (bis 31.12.03) dazu gratis Online Ressourcen (z.B. Simulationen): www.halliday.de | ||||
402-0101-00L | The Zurich Physics Colloquium | 0 credits | 1K | R. Renner, G. Aeppli, C. Anastasiou, B. Batlogg, N. Beisert, G. Blatter, M. Carollo, C. Degen, G. Dissertori, K. Ensslin, T. Esslinger, J. Faist, M. Gaberdiel, T. K. Gehrmann, G. M. Graf, R. Grange, J. Home, S. Huber, A. Imamoglu, P. Jetzer, S. Johnson, U. Keller, K. S. Kirch, S. Lilly, L. M. Mayer, J. Mesot, M. R. Meyer, B. Moore, F. Pauss, D. Pescia, A. Refregier, A. Rubbia, K. Schawinski, T. C. Schulthess, M. Sigrist, M. Troyer, A. Vaterlaus, R. Wallny, A. Wallraff, W. Wegscheider, D. Wyler, A. Zheludev | |
Abstract | Research colloquium | ||||
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Prerequisites / Notice | Occasionally, talks may be delivered in German. | ||||
402-0526-00L | Ultrafast Processes in Solids | 6 credits | 2V + 1U | Y. M. Acremann, A. Vaterlaus | |
Abstract | Ultrafast processes in solids are of fundamental interest as well as relevant for modern technological applications. The dynamics of the lattice, the electron gas as well as the spin system of a solid are discussed. The focus is on time resolved experiments which provide insight into pico- and femtosecond dynamics. | ||||
Objective | After attending this course you understand the dynamics of essential excitation processes which occur in solids and you have an overview over state of the art experimental techniques used to study fast processes. | ||||
Content | 1. Experimental techniques, an overview 2. Dynamics of the electron gas 2.1 First experiments on electron dynamics and lattice heating 2.2 The finite lifetime of excited states 2.3 Detection of lifetime effects 2.4 Dynamical properties of reactions and adsorbents 3. Dynamics of the lattice 3.1 Phonons 3.2 Non-thermal melting 4. Dynamics of the spin system 4.1 Laser induced ultrafast demagnetization 4.2 Ultrafast spin currents generated by lasers 4.3 Landau-Lifschitz-Dynamics 4.4 Laser induced switching 5. Correlated materials | ||||
Lecture notes | will be distributed | ||||
Literature | relevant publications will be cited | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | The lecture can also be followed by interested non-physics students as basic concepts will be introduced. This lecture is complementary to the lecture on "ultrafast methods for solid state physics" of the spring semester. Both lectures can be attended independently. The focus of this lecture is on the physical processes whereas the focus of the "ultrafast methods for solid state physics" lecture is on the experimental techniques. | ||||
402-0917-00L | Mentored Work Subject Didactics Physics A Mentored Work Subject Didactics in Physics for TC, Teaching Diploma and Teaching Diploma Physics as Minor Subject. | 2 credits | 4A | G. Schiltz, A. Vaterlaus, C. Wagner | |
Abstract | In their mentored work on subject didactics, students put into practice the contents of the subject-didactics lectures and go into these in greater depth. Under supervision, they compile tuition materials that are conducive to learning and/or analyse and reflect on certain topics from a subject-based and pedagogical angle. | ||||
Objective | The objective is for the students: - to be able to familiarise themselves with a tuition topic by consulting different sources, acquiring materials and reflecting on the relevance of the topic and the access they have selected to this topic from a specialist, subject-didactics and pedagogical angle and potentially from a social angle too. - to show that they can independently compile a tuition sequence that is conducive to learning and develop this to the point where it is ready for use. | ||||
Content | Thematic Focus The topics of the mentored work are mostly chosen from the high school curriculum. Methods With the help of the mentor the students individually work on a topic and write a thesis about it. | ||||
402-0918-00L | Mentored Work Subject Didactics Physics B Mentored Work Subject Didactics in Physics for TC and Teaching Diploma. | 2 credits | 4A | G. Schiltz, A. Vaterlaus, C. Wagner | |
Abstract | In their mentored work on subject didactics, students put into practice the contents of the subject-didactics lectures and go into these in greater depth. Under supervision, they compile tuition materials that are conducive to learning and/or analyse and reflect on certain topics from a subject-based and pedagogical angle. | ||||
Objective | The objective is for the students: - to be able to familiarise themselves with a tuition topic by consulting different sources, acquiring materials and reflecting on the relevance of the topic and the access they have selected to this topic from a specialist, subject-didactics and pedagogical angle and potentially from a social angle too. - to show that they can independently compile a tuition sequence that is conducive to learning and develop this to the point where it is ready for use. | ||||
Content | Focus of conten The topics of the mentored work are mostly chosen from the high school curriculum. Methods With the help of the mentor the students individually work on a topic and write a thesis about it. | ||||
402-0922-00L | Mentored Work Specialised Courses in Physics with an Educational Focus A Mentored Work Specialised Courses in the Respective Subject with an Educational Focus in Physics for TC and Teaching Diploma. | 2 credits | 4A | G. Schiltz, A. Vaterlaus, C. Wagner | |
Abstract | In the mentored work on their subject specialisation, students link high-school and university aspects of the subject, thus strengthening their teaching competence with regard to curriculum decisions and the future development of the tuition. They compile texts under supervision that are directly comprehensible to the targeted readers - generally specialist-subject teachers at high-school level. | ||||
Objective | Practice in the explanation of complex topics in physics as the core competence of the teaching profession Improvement of the physics education by providing attractive recent topics with regard to future curricular decisions and the public view of physics | ||||
Content | Choice of topic by individual arrangement | ||||
402-0923-00L | Mentored Work Specialised Courses in Physics with an Educational Focus B Mentored Work Specialised Courses in the Respective Subject with an Educational Focus in Physics for Teaching Diploma and for students upgrading TC to Teaching Diploma. | 2 credits | 4A | G. Schiltz, A. Vaterlaus, C. Wagner | |
Abstract | In the mentored work on their subject specialisation, students link high-school and university aspects of the subject, thus strengthening their teaching competence with regard to curriculum decisions and the future development of the tuition. They compile texts under supervision that are directly comprehensible to the targeted readers - generally specialist-subject teachers at high-school level. | ||||
Objective | Practice in the explanation of complex topics in physics as the core competence of the teaching profession Improvement of the physics education by providing attractive recent topics with regard to future curricular decisions and the public view of physics | ||||
Content | Choice of topic by individual arrangement | ||||
402-0944-00L | Science in School (Current Topics for the Classroom) Enrolment in Physics Didactics I (402-0910-00L) and Physics Didactics II (402-0910-00L) is mandatory. | 2 credits | 2G | C. Wagner, A. Vaterlaus | |
Abstract | In dieser Veranstaltung geht es um die folgenden Fragen: Wie können wir die Wissenschaft in die Schulen bringen? Welche wissenschaftlichen Artikel kann man so umsetzen, dass man sie im Unterricht gebrauchen kann? Welche Themen interessieren? Welche Unterrichtsmethoden eignen sich für die Umsetzung? Wie soll man das Gelernte überprüfen? | ||||
Objective | Sie kennen Unterrichtssequenzen zu modernen Themen der Astrophysik, Biophysik, Quantenelektronik und der Festkörperphysik, die sich im Physikunterricht einsetzen lassen und können selbständig neue Themen erschliessen. | ||||
Content | Kennenlernen und erarbeiten (Übungen) von Unterrichtssequenzen zu modernen Themen der Physik. | ||||
Lecture notes | Unterlagen werden verteilt. | ||||
Literature | Wird angegeben. | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Der Besuch der FD1 sowie der FD2 in Physik wird vorausgesetzt. Zu den Themen der Vorlesung können mentorierte Arbeiten verfasst werden. | ||||
406-0062-AAL | Physics I Enrolment only for MSc students who need this course as additional admission requirement. | 5 credits | 11R | A. Vaterlaus | |
Abstract | Introduction to the concepts and tools in physics: mechanics of point-like and rigid bodies, elasticity theory, elements of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics, periodic motion and mechanical waves. | ||||
Objective | Introduction to the scientific methodology. The student should develop his/her capability to turn physical observations into mathematical models, and to solve the latter. The student should acquire an overview over the basic concepts in mechanics. | ||||
Content | Book: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Douglas C. Giancoli, Pearson Education (2009), ISBN: 978-0-13-157849-4 Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (without: 6-5, 6-6, 6-8), 7, 8 (without 8-9), 9, 10 (without 10-10), 11 (without 11-7), 13 (without 13-13, 13-14), 14 (without 14-6), 15 (without 15-3, 15-5) | ||||
Literature | see "Content" Friedhelm Kuypers Physik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler Band 1: Mechanik und Thermodynamik Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2002, 544 S, ca.: Fr. 68.- | ||||
406-0063-AAL | Physics II Enrolment only for MSc students who need this course as additional admission requirement. | 5 credits | 11R | A. Vaterlaus | |
Abstract | Introduction to the "way of thinking" and the methodology in Physics. The Chapters treated are Magnetism, Refraction and Diffraction of Waves, Elements of Quantum Mechanics with applications to Spectroscopy, Thermodynamics, Phase Transitions, Transport Phenomena. | ||||
Objective | Introduction to the scientific methodology. The student should develop his/her capability to turn physical observations into mathematical models, and to solve the latter. The student should acquire an overview over the basic concepts used in the theory of heat and electricity. | ||||
Content | Book: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Douglas C. Giancoli, Pearson Education (2009), ISBN: 978-0-13-157849-4 Chapters: 17 (without 17-5, 17-10), 18 (without 18-5, 18-6, 18-7), 19, 20 (without 20-7, 20-8, 20-9, 20-10, 20-11), 21 (without 21-12), 23, 25 (without 25-9, 25-10), 26 (without 26-4, 26-5, 26-7), 27, 28 (without 28-4, 28-5, 28-8. 28-9, 28-10), 29 (without 29-5, 29-8), 32 (without 32-8), 33 (without 33-4, 33-5, 33-9, 33-10), 34 (without 34-4, 34-6, 34-7), 35 (without 35-2, 35-3, 35-9, 35-11, 35-12, 35-13). | ||||
Literature | see "Content" Friedhelm Kuypers Physik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler Band 2 Elektrizität, Optik, Wellen Verlag Wiley-VCH, 2003, Fr. 77.- | ||||
851-0240-16L | Current Research on MINT Learning | 1 credit | 1K | E. Stern, P. Greutmann, E. Hafen, J. Hromkovic, N. Hungerbühler, A. Togni, A. Vaterlaus | |
Abstract | This colloquium focusses on the presentation of research projects conducted by the professorships participating in the competence center EducETH which concern learning in the STEM subjects. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers will present their current projects and theoretical and methodological aspects will be discussed | ||||
Objective | Participants are exemplarily introduced to different research methods used in research on learning and instruction and learn to weigh advantages and disadvantages of these approaches. |