SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

UNDERGRADUATE
STUDIES GUIDE

2015-2016
 Created by: D. Bakalis, Assistant Professor
Date of first edition: 01.02.2016
Date of current edition: 15.02.2016

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Contents
Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Department of Physics .............................................................................................................. 5
Divisions................................................................................................................................. 5
Research ................................................................................................................................ 5
Laboratories........................................................................................................................... 6
Faculty and Staff .................................................................................................................... 7
Administration ....................................................................................................................... 9
Undergraduate Studies............................................................................................................ 10
Courses Catalog for those enrolled in 2014-2015 or 2015-2016 ........................................ 10
Courses Contents (Fall 2015 – Spring 2016) ........................................................................ 16
1st Semester (Fall 2015) ................................................................................................... 16
2nd Semester (Spring 2016).............................................................................................. 19
3rd Semester (Fall 2015) ................................................................................................... 21
4th Semester (Spring 2016) .............................................................................................. 26
5th Semester (Fall 2015) ................................................................................................... 30
6th Semester (Spring 2016) .............................................................................................. 33
7th Semester (Fall 2015) .................................................................................................. 35
8th Semester (Spring 2016) .............................................................................................. 48

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Department of Physics

The Department of Physics of the University of Patras was founded in 1964 and is among the
oldest Departments of our University. It is located at the University of Patras campus, about
8 km north of downtown Patras.

Divisions
Currently it is divided in four Divisions, namely:

Applied Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Electronics and Computers, and
Theoretical & Mathematical Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics.

The faculty of the Department offer undergraduate and graduate courses not only at the
Department but also in other Departments of the University of Patras and other Greek and
foreign Universities.

Research
Research is a key activity as demonstrated by the number of papers published annually in
peer reviewed international scientific journals and also by the number of international
research programs in which our faculty participate. Our faculty has built along the years
close collaborations with universities, research institutes and industries in Europe, the USA
and Asia. Senior faculty members of the Department are internationally recognized scientists
in their fields.

The main research fields of the Department are

Applications in Organic Electronics - Design, fabrication and characterization of

optoelectronic and photonic devices such as solar cells and light emitting diodes
Astronomy – Observational Astrophysics
Astroparticle Physics
Atmospheric & Environmental Physics
Composite Materials
Computational Physics
Design of Analog & Digital Integrated Circuits
Design of Embedded Digital Signal Processing Systems
Digital Information Processing (Signal & Image, Biometrics, Computer Vision)
Gravity Theory
Inorganic semiconductors and oxides - Electrical and photoelectric
properties
Lasers, Non-linear and Quantum Optics

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 Organic semiconductors and conjugated polymers - Optoelectronic,
structural and charge transport properties
Physics of Polymers and Liquid Crystals
Quantum Foundations and Quantum Information
Renewable Energy Sources
Semiconductor Physics – Microelectronics

Laboratories
The Department of Physics includes the following laboratories and research groups:

Applied Physics Division

o Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics
http://www.atmosphere-upatras.gr
o Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.physics.upatras.gr/~rel/
o Laser, Nonlinear and Quantum Optics
http://nam.upatras.gr

Theoretical & Mathematical Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics Division

o Laboratory of Astronomy

o Molecular Engineering Group

http://moleng.physics.upatras.gr

Condensed Matter Division

o Solid State Physics Laboratory
http://ssp.physics.upatras.gr

Electronics and Computers Division

o Electronics Laboratory
http://www.ellab.physics.upatras.gr
o Laser Laboratory
http://www.laserlab.physics.upatras.gr
o Computer Vision Group
http://www.upcv.upatras.gr

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Faculty and Staff
Name/Title Telephone E-mail

Applied Physics Division

Argiriou Athanassios +302610996078 [email protected]
Professor
Georges A. T. +302610997467 [email protected]
Professor
Kazantzidis Andreas +302610997549 [email protected]
Associate Professor
Kioutsioukis Ioannis +302610997426 [email protected]
Lecturer
Couris Stelios +302610996086 [email protected]
Professor
Leftheriotis George +302610996793 [email protected]
Assistant Professor +302610997446
Rapti Anastasia +302610997476 [email protected]
Lecturer
Tripanagnostopoulos Yiannis +302610997472 [email protected]
Professor

Theoretical & Mathematical Physics, Astonomy & Astrophysics Division

Anastopoulos Charis +302610997478 [email protected]
Lecturer
Geroyannis Vassilis +302610996080 [email protected]
Professor +302610996901 [email protected]
Loukopoulos Vassilios +302610997447 [email protected]
Assistant Professor
Lola Smaragda +302610996081 [email protected]
Professor
Metafas Petros +302610996056 [email protected]
Teaching Assistant
Brodimas George +302610997696 [email protected]
Assistant Professor
Sourlas Dimitrios +302610997473 [email protected]
Professor
Christopoulou Eleftheria-Panagiota +302610996907 [email protected]
Assistant Professor
Psillakis Zaharias +302610997474 [email protected]
Assistant Professor

Condensed Matter Division

Anastassopoulos Dimitrios +302610997481 [email protected]
Assistant Professor
Vitoratos Evangelos +302610997487 [email protected]
Professor
Vradis Alexandros +302610997481 [email protected]
Professor
Georga Stavroula +302610996066 [email protected]

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 Professor
Karahaliou Panagiota +302610997453 [email protected]
Lecturer
Krontiras Christoforos +302610996067 [email protected]
Professor
Palilis Leonidas +302610996064 [email protected]
Assistant Professor
Pomoni Katerina +302610997482 [email protected]
Associate Professor
Skarlatos Dimitrios +302610997475 [email protected]
Associate Professor
Spiliopoulos Nikolaos +302610997451 [email protected]
Lecturer +302610997356
Terzis Andreas +302610996099 [email protected]
Professor
Toprakcioglu Christos +302610997896 [email protected]
Professor
Charmpila Vasiliki +302610996074 [email protected]
Teaching Assistant

Electronics and Computers Division

Anastassopoulos Vassilis +302610996147 [email protected]
Professor
Vlassis Spiridon +302610996071 [email protected]
Associate Professor
Giannetas Vassilios +302610997443 [email protected]
Professor
Bakalis Dimitris +302610996796 [email protected]
Assistant Professor
Economou Georgios +302610997463 [email protected]
Professor
Fakis Mihalis +302610996794 [email protected]
Assistant Professor +302610997488
Fotopoulos Spiridon +302610996058 [email protected]
Professor
Psychalinos Costas +302610996059 [email protected]
Professor

Secretariat
Abartzaki Maria +302610996061 [email protected]
Employee
Krokou Margarita +302610996077 [email protected]
Employee
Lyras Panayotis +302610996098 [email protected]
Secretary
Tsatsouli Anna +302610996072 [email protected]
Employee
Charakidas George +302610996073 [email protected]
Employee

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Laboratories
Katsidimas Konstantinos +302610996057 [email protected]

Computer Center
Argyreas Thomas +302610997466 [email protected]

Administration
Department Administration
Chairperson Prof. A. Terzis
ViceChairPerson

Divisions
Director of Applied Physics Division Prof. A. Argiriou
Director of Theoretical & Mathematical Physics, Prof. V. Geroyannis
Astonomy & Astrophysics Division
Director of Condensed Matter Division Ass. Prof. K. Pomoni
Director of Electronics and Computers Division Prof. V. Giannetas

Secretariat
Secretary Lyras Panayotis

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 Undergraduate Studies

Courses Catalog for those enrolled in 2014-2015 or 2015-2016

CODE COURSE NAME ECTS LECTURERS

1st Semester
PCC101 Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics 8 K. Pomoni
MCC103 Calculus 6 G. Brodimas
MCC105 Linear Algebra and Analytical 3 D. Sourlas
Geometry
CCC107 Introduction to Probability and 4 Ζ. Psillakis
Statistics
CLC109 Computer Programming I 5 V. Anastassopoulos
D. Bakalis
Ζ. Psillakis
D. Skarlatos
T. Argyreas
PLC111 Physics Laboratory I 4 S. Georga (Coordinator)
E. Vitoratos
C. Krontiras
G. Leftheriotis
P. Metafas
2nd Semester
PCC102 Heat – Waves – Optics 8 M. Fakis
MCC104 Vector Analysis 8 D. Sourlas
MCC106 Ordinary Differential Equations 6 A. Argiriou
PLC108 Physics Laboratory II 4 I. Kioutsioukis (Coordinator)
P. Karahaliou
G. Leftheriotis
G. Brodimas
M. Fakis
P. Metafas
V. Charmpila
CLC110 Computer Programming II - 4 V. Anastassopoulos
Laboratory D. Bakalis
Ζ. Psillakis
T. Argyreas
3rd Semester
PCC201 Electromagnetism I 8 D. Skarlatos
MCC203 Mathematics for Special 7 V. Loukopoulos, D. Sourlas
Applications
ECC205 Electronics 5 C. Psychalinos, S. Vlassis
ECC207 Chemistry 6 H. Karapanagioti,
C. Deimede (Chemistry
Dept.)
PLC211 Physics Laboratory III 4 N. Spiliopoulos (Coordinator)
V. Giannetas
S. Couris
K. Katsidimas
L. Palilis

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 G. Economou
I. Tripanagnostopoulos
M. Fakis
E. Christopoulou
A. Kazantzidis
4th Semester
PCC202 Introduction to Modern Physics 5 C. Krontiras
PCC214 Relativity – Nuclei – Particles 3 S. Lola
PCC206 Waves 5 G. Leftheriotis
PCC208 Classical Mechanics 8 V. Loukopoulos
ELC210 Electronics Laboratory 5 C. Psychalinos (Coordinator)
V. Anastassopoulos
S. Vlassis
G. Economou
S. Fotopoulos
PLC212 Physics Laboratory IV 4 K. Pomoni (Coordinator)
E. Christopoulou
A. Kazantzidis
K. Katsidimas
C. Krontiras
G. Economou
L. Palilis
N. Spiliopoulos
5th Semester
PLC301 Physics Laboratory V 5 A. Vradis (Coordinator)
D. Anastassopoulos
N. Spiliopoulos
C. Toprakcioglu
V. Charmpila
PCC303 Quantum Physics I 8 A. Terzis
PCC305 Thermal and Statistical Physics 8 L. Palilis
ACC307 Introduction to Environmental 4 A. Kazantzidis
Physics
ACC309 Introduction to Astronomy and 5 V. Geroyannis,
Astrophysics E. Christopoulou
6th Semester
PCC302 Quantum Physics II 9 C. Anastopoulos
PCC304 Solid State Physics 7 A. Vradis, D. Anastassopoulos
PCC306 Electromagnetism II 9 A. Georges, S. Couris
PCC308 Atomic and Molecular Physics 5 E. Vitoratos, L. Palilis

Major in: Physics of Technological Material

7th Semester
Compulsory
MSC401 Special Topics on Solid State 5 A. Vradis,
Physics I D. Anastassopoulos
MSC407 Material Science 5 K. Pomoni, C. Krontiras
MSC409 Materials’ Characterization 5 S. Georga (Coordinator),
Techniques Laboratory D. Anastassopoulos,

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Κouzoudis,
C. Krontiras, K. Pomoni, N.
Spiliopoulos,
C. Toprakcioglu
Elective
MSE417 Senior Thesis 5
th
8 Semester
Elective
MSE402 Special Topics on Statistical 5 L. Palilis
Physics
MSE404 Physics of Polymers, Liquid 5 C. Toprakcioglu,
Crystals and Synthetic Materials P. Karahaliou
MSE406 Microelectronic Materials and 5 L. Palilis,
Devices D. Skarlatos
MSE417 Senior Thesis 5

Major in: Energy and Environment

7th Semester
Compulsory
EEC419 Renewable Energy Systems 5 G. Leftheriotis
EEC427 Fluid Mechanics 5 V. Loukopoulos
EEC421 Physics of the Atmosphere I – 5 I. Kioutsioukis (theory),
Meteorology (+Laboratory) A. Rapti (lab.)
Elective
EEE423 Atmospheric Pollution 5 A. Kazantzidis,
I. Kioutsioukis
EEE425 Senior Thesis 10
th
8 Semester
Compulsory
EEC424 Renewable Energy Sources 5 I. Tripanagnostopoulos,
Laboratory G. Leftheriotis
EEE428 Physics of the Atmosphere ΙΙ 5 A. Kazantzidis,
(+Laboratory) A. Rapti
Elective
EEE430 Solar Energy Systems 5 I. Tripanagnostopoulos
EEE425 Senior Thesis 5

Major in: Photonics

7th Semester
Compulsory
PHC431 Optoelectronics 5 A. Georges
PHC433 Applied Optics 5 V. Giannetas

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 PHC435 Laser Physics & Lasers’ 5 S. Couris, M. Fakis
Laboratory (V. Giannetas, M. Fakis,
S. Couris)
Elective
PHE439 Senior Thesis 10
th
8 Semester
Elective
PHE436 Introductory Quantum Optics 5 A. Georges
PHE438 Lasers and Applications 5 S. Couris, M. Fakis
PHE440 Fiber Optics and Communications 5 K. Vlachos (Computer
Engineering & Informatics
Dept.)
PHE439 Senior Thesis 5

Major in: Theoretical, Computational Physics and Astrophysics

7th Semester
Compulsory
TAC445 Nuclear Physics and Particle 5 S. Lola
Physics
TAC447 Astrophysics I 5 E. Christopoulou
TAC449 Computational Physics 5 V. Geroyannis
Elective
TAE 451 Laboratory Astronomy 5 E. Christopoulou
TAE469 Special Topics on Quantum 5 C. Anastopoulos
Mechanics and Applications
TAE503 Special Topics on Theory of 5 Ζ. Psillakis
Probabilities and Statistics
TAE463 Dynamic Systems’ Laboratory 5 D. Sourlas
TAE467 Senior Thesis 10
th
8 Semester
Compulsory
TAC446 Cosmology 5 V. Geroyannis
TAC448 Modern Physics 5 C. Anastopoulos
Elective
TAE454 Astrophysics II 5 Ε. Christopoulou
TAE458 Elementary Particles 5 S. Lola
TAE450 Astrophysics’ Laboratory 5 E. Christopoulou
TAE506 Special Topics on Mechanics 5 V. Geroyannis, V.
Loukopoulos, A. Terzis
TAE467 Senior Thesis 5

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 Major in: Electronics, Computers and Signal Processing
7th Semester
Compulsory
ELC471 Theory of Signals and Circuits 5 S. Fotopoulos
ELC473 Introduction to Microcomputer 5 D. Bakalis
Architecture
ELC475 Analog Electronics 5 C. Psychalinos
Elective
ELE481 Digital Electronics Laboratory 5 V. Anastassopoulos,
D. Bakalis
ELE483 Introduction to 5 G. Economou
Telecommunications
ELE485 Senior Thesis 10
th
8 Semester
Compulsory
ELC470 Digital Electronics 5 D. Bakalis
ELC472 Digital Signal Processing 5 S. Fotopoulos
Elective
ELE474 Analog Electronics Laboratory 5 C. Psychalinos,
S. Vlassis
ELE478 Microelectronics 5 S. Vlassis
ELE485 Senior Thesis 5

Major in: Generic

7th + 8th Semester: At least five compulsory courses are selected along with elective courses from all
majors.

Additional List of Electives

7th Semester
NME491 Demonstration Experiments in 5 E. Vitoratos, S. Georga, C.
Physics I Krontiras
NME503 School Counselling 5 S. Vassilopoulos (Primary
Education Dept.)
NME497 Introduction to Geophysics 5 G. Tselentis, E. Sokos
(Geology Dept.)
NME498 Applied Acoustics 5 D. Skarlatos (Mechanical and
Aeronautical Dept.)
NME499 Physical Chemistry 5 A. Koliadima (Chemistry
Dept.)
NME501 Topics on Financial Aspects of 5 K. Tsekouras (Economics
Innovation and Technology Dept.)
8th Semester
NME492 Demonstration Experiments in 5 E. Vitoratos, S. Georga

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NME494 Physics Education 5 E. Vitoratos
NME495 General Biology 5 P. Katsoris (Biology Dept.)
NME500 Medical Physics 5 G.Nikiforidis,
G. Panagiotakis,
E. Kostaridou,
G. Sakellaropoulos,
G. Kagadis(Medicine Dept.)
ΝΜΕ502 Practical Training (Students are 5
selected after an open call – The
course is not accounted for the
ECTS required for the remittance
of the diploma, but it is listed to
the Diploma Appendix)

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 Courses Contents (Fall 2015 – Spring 2016)

1st Semester (Fall 2015)

PCC101 Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics

Course 1. Units,Physical quantities, Vectors
Contents 2. Motion along a straight line
3. Motion in two and three dimensions
4. The Newton’s laws
5. Applying Newton’s laws
6. Work and Kinetic Energy
7. Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy
8. Linear Momentum, Impulse and Collisions
9. Rigid Body Rotation
10. Rotation Dynamics
11. Equilibrium and Elasticity
12. Gravitation
13. Periodical Motions
14. Fluid Mechanics
Recommended 1. University Physics, H.D.Young
Reading 2. Physics for scientists & engineers Serway
3. PHYSICS, Halliday-Resnick-Krane
4. PHYSICS, OHANIAN
5. FUNDAMENTAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS, ALONSO-FINN
6. MECHANICS, BERKELEY PHYSICS COURSE

MCC103 Calculus
Course 1) Numbers.
Contents 2) Function of one Independent Variable.
3) Limits and Continuity of Functions.
4) Derivatives.
5) Applications of Derivatives in the Study of Functions.
6) Series.
7) Indefinite and Definite Integrals.
8) Applications.
Recommended 1) Β. Ν. Ζafiropoulos, MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS, Univ. of Patras, Εd. 2010.
Reading 2) Β. Ν. Ζafiropoulos, G. N. Brodimas, APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL
ANALYSIS, Univ. of Patras, Εd. 2010.
3) F. Ayres, ΓΕΝΙΚΑ ΜΑΘΗΜΑΤΙΚΑ, translation by S. K. Persidis and Χ. Κ. Τerzidis,
Schaum’s Outline Series of «Theory and Problems of Differential and Integral
Calculus», McGraw-Hill, ΕSPΙ Publ., Athens 2009.
4) L. I. Holder, J. DeFranza, J. M. Pasachoff, CALCULUS, Sec. Ed., Brooks/Cole Publ.
California, 1994.

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ΜCC105 Linear Algebra and Analytical Geometry
Course A. Linear Algebra
Contents 1. Algebraic Structures
2. Algebra of Matrices – Determinants
3. Linear Systems
4. Vector Spaces
5. Inner product Spaces
6. Linear Operators and Transformations
7. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

B. Analytical Geometry
1. Σημείο στο χώρο
2. Ευθεία γραμμή στο επίπεδο
3. Επίπεδο και ευθεία στο χώρο
4. Καμπύλες β' βαθμού στο επίπεδο - Κωνικές τομές
5. Μελέτη της εξίσωσης β' βαθμού
6. Πολικές συντεταγμένες
7. Επιφάνειες
8. Στοιχεία της κλασικής διαφορικής γεωμετρίας
Recommended A. Linear Algebra
Reading 1. «Γραμμική Άλγεβρα και Αναλυτική Γεωμετρία», Δημητρίου Σουρλά, Εκδόσεις
Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών 2012, ISBN: 978-960-530-141-5.
2. «Γραμμική Άλγεβρα» S. Lipschutz and M. Lipton, Σειρά Schaum Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα
2005.
3. «Γραμμική Άλγεβρα και Εφαρμογές» Gilbert Strang, Πανεπιστημιακές Εκδόσεις
Κρήτης 1995

B. Analytical Geometry
1. «Αναλυτική Γεωμετρία», Σ. Α. Ανδρεαδάκης, (Συμμετρία, 1993)
2. «Γραμμική 'Αλγεβρα και Αναλυτική Γεωμετρία», Α. Φελλούρης, Αθήνα 1989

CLC109 Computer Programming I

Course Introduction to Computers: Data Representation. Hardware and Software.
Contents Structured Programming with Fortran/C++: Programming Fundamentals. Data
Types. Data Structures. Constants and Variables. Data Processing. Control
Statements. Repetition Statements. Arrays. Subprograms (Functions, Subroutines).
File I/O.
Laboratory Exercises on Using Computers and on Structured Programming with
Fortran and C++.
Recommended 1) H. Schildt, "C++ Step by Step", Μ. Giourdas, 2005. (A textbook translated in
Reading Greek language)
2) H. Schildt, "Learn C++ from zero", Kleidarithmos, 2004. (A textbook translated in
Greek language)
3) V. Geroyannis, “The Programming Language Fortran”,Lecture Notes, University
of Patras, 2007. (in Greek language)
4) Al. Karakos, "Fortran 77/90/95 & Fortran 2003 (2nd ed)", Kleidarithmos, 2007.
(A textbook in Greek language)

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 5) N. Karampetakis, "Introduction to Fortran 90/95", Zhth, 2002. (A textbook in
Greek language)

PLC111 Physics Laboratory I

Course • THE MEANING OF ERROR – RANDOM AND SYSTEMATIC ERRORS-MEAN VALUE
Contents OF A SERIES OF MEASURMENTS
• ABSOLUTE AND RELATIVE ERROR
• SIGNIFICANT DIGITS -
• STANDARD DEVIATION OF A SERIES OF MEASUREMENTS AND OF THEIR MEAN
VALUE
• DRAWING OF A CURVE: Decimal, Semilogarithmic and Logarithmic Axes
• LEAST SQUARES METHOD
• LENGTH MEASUREMENT WITH CALLIPER AND MICROMETER. EXPERIMENTAL
METHODS FOR ΤΗΕ CALCULATION OF DENSITY
• MEASUREMENT OF THE GRAVITY ACCELERATION WITH THE SIMPLE
PENDULUM
• MEASUREMENT OF THE CONSTANT k OF A SPRING
• MEASUREMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE – OHM’S LAW.
• • MEASUREMENT OF THE TIME CONSTANT τ=RC OF AN R-C CIRCUIT.
Recommended “Εργαστήριο Φυσικής Ι”, e-class (Μαθήματα ανοικτού τύπου), Παν/μιο Πατρών
Reading “Ανάλυση πειραματικών δεδομένων - Θεωρία σφαλμάτων“ Σωτ.. Σακκόπουλου,
Παν/κές Παραδόσεις, Παν/μιο Πατρών
“Εργαστήριο Φυσικής Ι”, Σωτ. Σακκόπουλου, Παν/κές Παραδόσεις, Παν/μιο
Πατρών.
“Probability and Statistics”, Murray Spiegel (Greek translation)
“ Leçons de Marie Curie”, Ed. Bénédicte Leclercq (Greek translation)

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2nd Semester (Spring 2016)

PCC102 Heat – Waves – Optics

Course 1 Heat
Contents • Temperature and Heat
• Thermal properties of matter
• 1st Law of Thermodynamics
• 2nd Law of Thermodynamics
2 Waves
• Mechanical Waves
• Sound and Acoustics
3 Optics
• Nature and propagation of light
• Geometrical optics and optical instruments
• Interference
• Refraction
Recommended 1. Young H.D, Πανεπιστημιακή Φυσική, Εκδόσεις Παπαζήση, Αθήνα, 1994.
Reading 2. Serway R.A., Physics for Scientists and Engineers, (Ελληνική έκδοση),
Βιβλιοπωλείο Κορφιάτη, Αθήνα, 1992.
3. Resnik R., Halliday D., Krane K.S., Φυσική, Έκδοση Γ. & Α. Πνευματικός, 2009.

ΜCC104 Vector Analysis

Course 1. Algebra of vectors.
Contents 2. Vector functions.
3. Scalar fields – Directional derivative – Gradient.
4. Vector fields – Diverge – Rotation.
5. Linear integrals.
6. Double integrals.
7. Volume integrals.
8. Surface integrals.
9. Green, Stokes και Gauss’s theorems.
10. Maximum and minimum.
Recommended 1. “Vector Analysis»”, D. Sourlas, Press Symmetry, 2010, (A text book in Greek
Reading language).
2. “Vector Calculus”, J. Marsden, A. Tromba, Press University of Creta,2005 (in
Greek translation).
3. “Vector Calculus”, G. Thomas, R. Finney, Press of University of Creta 1997, (in
Greek translation).
4. “Calculus one and several variables”, S. Salas, E. Hille, J. Anderson, Press John
Wiley 1986

ΜCC106 Ordinary Differential Equations

Course 1. Basic concepts of Differential Equations
Contents 2. Existence and Uniqueness of a solution of differential equations 1s order.
3. Differential Equations 1s order.
4. Integrated factor. Γραμμικές Δ.Ε. n τάξης.

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6. Some cases of Differential Equations.
7. Euler Equations.
8. Methods of Series.
9. Systems of Differential Equations.
10. Difference Equations.
Recommended 1. “Ordinary Differential Equations”, D. Sourlas, Press Symmetry, 2010, (A textbook
Reading in Greek language).
2. ”Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems”, W. Boyce, R.
Diprima, Press N.T.U.A, greek translation 1999.
3. “Differential Equations”, S. Trachanas,Press University of Creta, 1989.
4. “Differential Equations”, Thomas Kiventidis, Press Ziti, 1987.
5. “Ordinary Differential Equations”, N. Stavrakakis, Press Papasotiriou, 1997.

PLC108 Physics Laboratory II

Course 1. Gravity acceleration calculation.
Contents 2. Mechanical conservation of energy and Maxwell disk moment of inertia
calculation.
3. Torsion modulus of a metallic bar.
4. Viscosity measurement of a liquid with the Ostwald viscometer.
5. Investigation of the relationship between flow resistance and the shape and the
shape of the surface condition of a body.
6. Investigation of the pressure distribution on an aerofoil in an air current.
7. Study of elastic and inelastic collition.
8. Free damped vibrations and damped vibrations with a driving force.
Recommended Mechanics R. Serway
Reading Mechanics D. Halliday-R.Resnick
Mechanics H.Young
Mechanics K. Aλεξόπουλος (in Greek)

CLC110 Computer Programming II - Laboratory

Course Object-Oriented Programming with C++: Structs. Classes and Objects. Function
Contents Overloading. Operator Overloading. Class Inheritance. Polymorphism.
Laboratory Exercises on Structured Programming with Fortran and C++ and on
Object-Oriented Programming with C++.
Recommended D. Bakalis, «Computer Programming II – Laboratory Exercises», 2013 (A textbook in
Reading Greek language)

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3rd Semester (Fall 2015)

PCC201 Electromagnetism I
Course 1. Electric interaction – Electric charge and Coulomb’s law
Contents 2. The static electric field in vacuum (vector and scalar description) –Gauss’s
law-Electric dipole
3. Conductors in electrostatic equilibrium –Capacitance and Capacitors
4. Dielectrics - Polarization of dielectrics - Gauss’s law in the presence of
polarized dielectrics
5. Electric current – Conductivity of solid conductors - Resistance and Ohm’s
law
6. Electromotive force and direct current circuits
7. Magnetic interaction and its origin
8. The static magnetic field in vacuum - Biot / Savart law – Ampere’s law -
Gauss’s law in Magnetism -Magnetic dipole
9. Magnetisation of matter
10. Electromagnetic induction – Faraday’s law
11. Inductance and Mutual Inductance
12. Alternating currents (general properties) – Alternating current circuits
13. Maxwell’s equations .and introduction to Electromagnetic Waves
Recommended 1) R.A.Serway
Reading "Physics for scientists & engineers", 3rd Edition (translation in Greek)
2) H.D.Young
"University Physics" ,8th Edition (translation in Greek)
3) Lecture notes on advanced topics

ΜCC203 Mathematics for Special Applications

Course Partial Differential Equations – Fourier Series–Fourier Integral–
Contents Fourier Transforms– Complex Analysis :
1. Basic definitions.
2. The one-dimensional wave equation.
3. Transverse oscillations of an elastic membrane.
4. Heat flow in a specific direction.
5. Continuity equation.
6. The method of separation of variables.
7. The wave equations in polar and spherical system of coordinates.
8. The eigenvalue problem Ly=λy. The theorem of Sturm-Liouville.
9. Laplace equation in Cartesian, polar, cylindrical and spherical system of
coordinates. Dirichlet’s problem.
10. Fourier Series. Fourier Integral. Applications.
11. Wave propagation along an elastic chord of infinite length.
12. Poisson equation. Helmholtz equation.
13. Fourier Transforms.
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16. Derivative of complex function.
17. Complex integration.
18. Integral types of Cauchy and theorems.
19 Taylor-Laurent Series and Integral residuals.
20. Conformal mapping.
Recommended 1) «Μερικές ΔιαφορικέςΕξισώσεις, Σειρές Fourier & Προβλήματα Συνοριακών
Reading Τιμών, Μιγαδικές Συναρτήσεις», Π. Χατζηκωνσταντίνου, Εκδ. Συμμετρία, (2008).
2) «Μερικές ΔιαφορικέςΕξισώσεις, Σειρές Fourier & Προβλήματα Συνοριακών
Τιμών», Στέφανος Τραχανάς, Παν/κές Εκδ. Κρήτης (Ηράκλειο 2004)
3) «Ειδικά Μαθηματικά», Κ. Βλάχου, Δ. Σουρλά, Γ. Karahaliou & Β. Λουκόπουλου,
Σημειώσεις Παν/μίου Πατρών

ΕCC205 Electronics
Course 1. Basics of Semiconductor Physics and Devices.
Contents 2. Diodes: fundamental principles and applications.
3. Bipolar Transistors: fundamental principles and applications.
4. Design of Simple Amplifiers Using Bipolar Transistors: Common-Emitter and
Common-Collector amplifiers.
5. Operational Amplifiers: fundamental principles and applications.
6. Introduction to Digital Circuits.
7. Introduction to the Circuit Analysis using SPICE.
Recommended 1. I. Haritantis: «Electronics », Arakinthos Pulications, 2013.
Reading 2. R. Jaeger: «Microelectronics»” Vol. Α, Tziolas Publications, 1999.

ECC207 Chemistry
Course 1. Calculations with Chemical Formulas and Equations
Contents Molecular weight and formula weight. The mole concept. Mass percentages from
the formula. Elemental analysis: Percentages of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
Determining formulas. Molar interpretation of a chemical equation. Amounts of
substances in a chemical reaction. Limiting reactant: Theoretical and percentage
yields.
2. Chemical Reactions: An Introduction
Ionic theory of solutions. Molecular and ionic equations. Precipitation reactions.
Acid – base reactions. Oxidation – reduction reactions. Balancing simple oxidation
– reduction reactions. Molar concentration. Diluting solutions. Gravimetric
analysis. Volumetric analysis.
3. Thermochemistry
Energy and Its Units. Heat of reaction. Enthalpy and Enthalpy Change.
Thermochemical Equations. Applying Stoichiometry to Heats of Reaction.
Measuring Heats of Reaction. Hess’s Law. Standard Enthalpies of Formation. Fuels-
Foods, Commercial Fuels and Rocket Fuels.
4. Ionic and Covalent Bond
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formulas. Delocalized bonding – Resonance. Exceptions to the octet rule. Formal
charge and Lewis formulas. Bond length and bond order. Bond energy.
5. Molecular Geometry and Chemical Bonding Theory
The VSEPR model. Dipole moment and molecular geometry. Valence bond theory.
Description of multiple bonding. Principles of molecular orbital theory. Electron
configurations of diatomic molecules of the second-period elements. Molecular
orbitals and delocalized bonding.
6. Solutions
Types of solutions. Solubility and the Solution Process. Effects of Temperature and
Pressure on Solubility. Ways of Expressing Concentration. Vapor Pressure of a
Solution. Boiling-Point Elevation and Freezing-Point Depression. Osmosis.
Colligative Properties of Ionic Solutions. Colloids.
7. Rates of Reaction
Definition of Reaction Rate. Experimental Determination of Rate. Dependence of
Rate on Concentration. Change of Concentration with Time. Temperature and
Rate; Collision and Transition-State Theories. Arrhenious Equation. Elementary
Reactions. The Rate Law and the Mechanism. Catalysis.
8. Chemical Equilibrium
Chemical Equilibrium-A dynamic Equilibrium. The Equilibrium Constant.
Heterogeneous Equilibria; Solvents in Homogeneous Equilibria. Qualitatively
Interpreting the Equilibrium Constant. Predicting the Direction of Reaction.
Calculating Equilibrium Concentations. Removing Products of Adding Reactants.
Changing the Pressure and Temperature. Effect of a Catalyst.
9. Acids and Bases
Arrhenius concept of acids and bases. Brønsted–Lowry concept of acids and bases.
Lewis concept of acids and bases. Relative strengths of acids and bases. Molecular
structure and acid strength. Self ionization of water. Solutions of a strong acid or
base. The pH of a solution.
10. Acid-Base Equilibria
Acid-Ionization Equillibria. Polyprotic Acids. Base-Ionization Equillibria. Acid-Base
Properties of Salt Solutions. Common-Ion Effect. Buffers. Acid-Base Titration
Curves.
Recommended 1. «General Chemistry», Darrell D. Ebbing & Steven D. Gammon
Reading Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, 1999 (6th Edition). Translated into Greek by
N. Klouras
Publisher: P. Travlos, Athens 2007 (3rd Edition).
2. «Basic Inorganic Chemistry», N. Klouras
Publisher: P. Travlos, Athens 2003 (6th Edition).
3. «Inorganic Chemistry – Basic Principles», G. Pnevmatikakis, Χ. Mitsopoulou, Κ.
Methenitis
Publisher: A. Stamoulis, Athens 2005
4. «General Chemistry», Darrell D. Ebbing & Steven D. Gammon
Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, 2009 (9th Edition).
5. «General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications»,
Ralf H. Petrucci, William S. Hawood, Geoff E Herring, & Jeffry Madura, Prentice

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 Hall, 2006 (9th Edition).
6. «General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts», Raymond Chang
McGraw-Hill Science Engineering, 2007
7. «Chemistry: The Central Science»,Theodore E. Brown, Eugene H. LeMay, & Bruce
E. Bursten, Prentice Hall, 2006 (10th Edition)
8. «Chemistry», John McMurry, Robert C. Fay, & Logan McCarty
Prentice Hall, 2003 (4th Edition)
9. «Chemistry», Steven S. Zumdahl, Houghton Mifflin College Div
2007 (7th Edition).

PLC211 Physics Laboratory III

Course This course consists of 8 experiments that help the students to understand better
Contents the course of Physics II: Thermodynamics, Waves and Optics that is based on the
book of Serway, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Vol III.
The titles are:
• Transverse and longitudinal waves.
• Thermal expansion of insulators and conductors.
• Measuring the ratio γ=cp/cv with the methods of Clements-Desormes,
Ruchardt and Rinkel.
• Visible spectroscopy with a prism and a grating spectrometer.
• Visible spectroscopy with a spectrophotometer and a PC.
• Polarization of light- Kerr effect.
• Thin lenses- fiber optics and renewable energy sources.
• Electromagnetic waves-Michelson interferometer.
Recommended 1. H. D. Young, University Physics, Vol. Α & Β. (in Greek)
Reading 2. R.A. Serway, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Vol. IΙΙ (in Greek)
3. Ε. Hecht & A. Zajac, Optics, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co
4. K.D. Aleksopoulou, Optics (in Greek)

ACC207 Introduction to Environmental Physics

Course 1. Environment and radiation
Contents Solar and thermal radiation, Structure of the atmosphere, Ozone and ultraviolet
radiation, Greenhouse effect and climate change, Radiative balance, Elements of
weather and climate
2. Atmospheric Pollution
Chemical compounds, Aerosols, Elements of fluid mechanics, Dispersion of
atmospheric pollutants, Turbulence, Measurements and model of atmospheric
pollution
3. Energy
Elements of thermodynamics, Heat transfer, Solar Energy, Renewable energy
sources, Nuclear energy
4. Noise
Elements of acoustics, Noise and humans. Noise regulation
Recommended 1. “Introduction to Environmental Physics”, Α. Argiriou and Μ. Yiannouli (A
Reading textbook in Greek language)

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 2. “Introduction to Atmospheric Physics”, C. Zerefos, Eds Papasotiriou, 2008 (A
textbook in Greek language)
3. “Principles of environmental Physics, John Monteith and Mike Unsworth,
Academic Press, 2008
4. “Environmental Physics”, Egbert Boeker and Rienk van Grondelle, John Wiley &
Sons, 2nd edition, 1999
5. “Environmental Physics”, Clare Smith, Routledge, 2001

ACC209 Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics

Course 1. Fundamental Concepts of (i) positional astronomy, (ii) astrophysics (luminosity,
Contents magnitude, color, temperature, parallax) (iii) mechanics (gravity, Newton’s laws,
Kepler’s laws) (iv) of the physics of light and (v) physics of black body.
2. Telescopes.
3. Physics of the Solar System: The Sun (I), Morphology and Atmospheres of the
Planets. Models of the Interior of the Planets. Satellites. Formation of the Solar
System. Asteroids. Comets. Meteorites. Kuiper Belt.
4. Stellar Physics: The Sun (II). Energy generation. Birth and evolution on the HR
diagram. Stellar deaths.
5. Cosmology: Our Galaxy, Galaxies, Clusters and superclusters of galaxies. Active
galaxies. Quasars. Cosmological theories (the Early Universe and the Evolution of
the Universe). Observational evidence of cosmological models.
Recommended Textbooks in Greek language.
Reading 1. (a) «Introduction to Modern Astronomy». X. Varvoglis & Ι. Seiradakis, 1994,
Gartaganis editions, Thessaloniki.
(b) Astrophysics Vol II Shu H. Frank 2003 Crete University Press
2. Astrophysics Vol I & II Shu H. Frank. Crete University Press
3. «Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics» Ε-P Christopoulou & C. Goudis,
Lecture Notes, Patras University Press
4. «Introduction to Cosmology» V. Geroyannis, Lecture Notes, Patras University
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PCC202 Introduction to Modern Physics

Course Ι. Distinction between Classical and Modern Physics
Contents ΙΙ. Problems which made necessary the introduction of Quantum theory.
ΙΙΙ. Extensive description of the black body radiation
ΙV. Interaction of matter-radiation ( Photoelectric effect, Compton effect ,
bremsstrahlung radiation, X-rays)
V. Atomic spectra - The hydrogen atom spectrum - Bohr’s model
VI. Quantum properties of material particles- Wave-Particle duality- material
waves- uncertainty principle
VΙΙ. Origin and interpretation of material waves –Wave equation - Schrödinger
equation – quantum states, quantum nmbers
VΙΙΙ. Description and mathematical and physical restrictions on the solutions of
Schrödinger equations (boundary conditions). Application in simple one
dimensional problems
ΙΧ. Schrödinger equation in 3 dimensions: Semi-quantitative description of
hydrogen atom and the quantum numbers n, l, ml. Extension to other atoms
X. Properties of the angular momentum quantum numbers. Addition of angular
momenta.
ΧΙ. The spin and the spin quantum numbers - Stern-Gerlach experiment.
XII. Atomic quantum numbers – The periodical system of the elements.
ΧΙΙΙ. A qualitative description of Molecules, molecular systems and macroscopic
systems (solids, liquids, gasses)
Recommended “Modern Physics” by R. A. Serway, C. J. Moses, C. Moyer ( in translation from Crete
Reading University press)
“Introduction to Modern Physics”, Lecture notes by Aristides D. Zdetsis.
(Part of these Lecture notes, which also include a wide range and level of
suggested reading, are included in the home page of prof. Zdetsis and the home
page of the course

PCC214 Relativity – Nuclei – Particles

Course SPECIAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY
Contents I. Experimental facts which led to the Einstein’s Principles of Relativity.
1. Analysis of the Michelson-Morley Experiment.
2. The Principles of Relativity.
II. The Lorenz Transformation.
1. Construction of the Lorenz Transformation using the Einstein’s gedanken
experiments.
2. Transformation of velocities.
III. The Minkowski Space
1. Geometric picture of the Lorenz Transformation.
2. The concept of fourvectors.
3. The fourvectors of velocity and momentum.
4. Transformation of momenta and energies.
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2. Relativistic formulation of Electromagnetism.
3. A short presentation of Dirac’s Equation.
NUCLEAR PHYSICS
I. 1. Scattering Experiments.
2. Rutherford’s Experiment and the discovery of nuclei and nuclear
forces.
3. Size and shape of nuclei.
4. Structure of nuclei and distribution of nucleons.
II. Stability of nuclei.
1. Experimental curve of binding energy and of the neutron excess.
2. Proof of the semi-emperical nuclear mass formula.
3. Applications to fusion and fission.
4. Curves of stability of nuclei.
III. Instability of nuclei and radioactivity.
1. The Law of radioactive decay.
2. Description of the properties of α, β, and γ rays.
3. Applications of radioactivity.
IV. Nuclear forces.
1, The nature of nuclear forces- The Yukawa Potential.
2. Pions and rho mesons.
ELEMENTARY PARTICLE PHYSICS
I. A first classification of elementary particles.
II. The four basic interactions.
III. Leptons, mesons, baryons, hadrons.
IV. The Parton Model.
V. The Quark Model.
VI. Quantum Chromodynamics.
VII. Current questions and the Experiment at CERN.
Recommended 1. “Introduction to Special Theory of Relativity, p 225, Wolfgang Rindler, Reader
Reading Books.
2. “Modern Physics”, R.A. Serway, C.J. Moses, C.A. Moyer. Translation: G.
Zoupanos, E. Liarocopis, S. Papadopoulos, K. Raptis, PEC.
3. Lecture Notes “Introduction to Special Theory of Relativity”, Demetris P.K.
Ghikas.

PCC206 Waves
Course 1. The simple harmonic motion. Damped simple harmonic motion.
Contents 2. Forced oscillations.
3. Coupled Oscillations.
4. Transverse wave motion.
5. Waves in more than one dimension.
6. Waves on transmission lines.
7. Polarization in optical waves.
8. Interference and Diffraction of optical waves.
Recommended 1. Κύματα και Ταλαντώσεις, του K. U. Ingard, Εκδόσεις ΕΜΠ.
Reading 2. Φυσική των Ταλαντώσεων και των Κυμάτων, του H. J. Pain, Εκδόσεις
Συμμετρία (Μετάφραση ΕΜΠ)
3. Vibrations and Waves, French A. P.
4. ΚΥΜΑΤΙΚΗ, του F. S. Crawford, Τόμος ΙΙΙ της Σειράς Γενικής Φυσικής του

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PCC208 Classical Mechanics

Course 1. Kinematics of material point (particle)
Contents 2. The laws of Newtonian Mechanics
3. One dimension motions - Oscillations
4. Central force field
5. Systems of material points (particles)
6. Non inertial coordinate systems
7. Constraints – Principle of virtual work – D’ Alembert’ principle
8. Lagrange’s equations
9. Hamilton theory. Poisson brackets. The principle of least action
Recommended 1α) «Θεωρητική Μηχανική» Ιωάννη Δ. Χατζηδημητρίου, Τόμος Α', Εκδ. Γιαχούδη-
Reading Γιαπούλη (2000)
1β) «Θεωρητική Μηχανική, Μαθήματα αναλυτικής μηχανικής», Γ.Α. Κατσιάρη,
Εκδ. Συμμετρία, Πάτρα (1994).
2) «Θεωρητική Μηχανική, αναλυτική δυναμική, ειδική θεωρία της σχετικότητας»,
Ιωάννη Δ. Χατζηδημητρίου, Τόμος Β, Εκδ. Γιαχούδη-Γιαπούλη(2000).
3) «Μηχανική», Γ. Karahaliou & Β. Λουκόπουλου, Σημειώσεις Παν/μίου Πατρών

ELC210 Electronics Laboratory

Course 1. Introduction to SPICE software.
Contents 2. Basic measurements using oscilloscope.
3. RC networks.
4. Applications of diodes (clippers etc).
5. Rectification using diodes.
6. I – V characteristics of BJTs.
7. Amplifiers with BJT transistors.
8. Basic amplification stages using opamps (inverting and non-inverting).
Recommended 1. C. Psychalinos, G. Economou, «Laboratory exercises of electronics
Reading measurements» University of Patras press, 2007.
2. Haritantis : «Electronics», Arakynthos Press, Athens 2013.
3. R. Jaeger: «Microelectronics» volume I, Tziolas Press, 1999 (Greek Edition).

PLC212 Physics Laboratory IV

Course Α. Introduction
Contents Resistors -Voltmeters- Ammeters.
(Compulsory supplement of all tasks)
Β. Tasks
1. Study the basic instruments and create a polymeter.
2. Measure the magnetic field of cyclic loops and coils.
3. Find the e/me ratio of the electron.
4. Study electrostatic fields.
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 Phasor diagrams.
6. Study magnetic hysteresis loop.
7. Study circuits with alternating currents.
8. Characteristiic curves of a transformer.
Recommended 1. University Physics, H. D. Young, Τόμος Β: Ηλεκτρομαγνητισμός- Οπτική-
Reading Σύγχρονη Φυσική, Εκδόσεις Παπαζήση
2. Physics, Halliday-Resnick, Μέρος Β, Γ.Α.Πνευματικός επιστημονικές και
τεχνικές εκδόσεις
3. Berceley Physics Course, τόμος 2ος, E.M. Purcell, Πανεπιστημιακές
Εκδόσεις ΕΜΠ
4. Fundamental University Physics,, Alonso/Finn, τόμος ΙΙ, Ρεσβάνης-
Φίλλιπας
5. Electricity, K. Alexopoulos, τόμος Β.

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PLC301 Physics Laboratory V

Course ATOMIC PHYSICS
Contents 1. Study of electron beam diffraction
2. A. Stefan-Boltzmann law and determination constant σ
B. Photoelectric effect
3. Frank-Hertz experiment
4. A. Electron spin resonance (ESR)
B. Study of Balmer series of Hydrogen
5. Α. Rutherford scattering
Β. Study of radiation α
NUCLEAR PHYSICS
6. A. Attenuation of -β and- γ radiation through some materials
Β. α- rays spectroscopy
7. Α. γ – rays spectroscopy with single- channel analyzer (SCA)
Β. γ – rays spectroscopy with multi- channel analyzer (MCA)
8. The technique of coincidence measurements
Recommended Laboratory guide and special literature for each experiments
Reading General: A.C. Melissinos, J. Napolitano, Experiments in Modern Physics, 2nd
edition (Academic Press, N.Y. 2003) D.W. Preston and E.R. Deitz, The art of
Experimental Physics (Wiley, N.Y. 1991), G.F. Knoll, Radiation Detection and
Measurement ( Wiley, N.Y. 1979)

GCC307 Chemistry
Course 1. Calculations with Chemical Formulas and Equations
Contents Molecular weight and formula weight. The mole concept. Mass percentages from
the formula. Elemental analysis: Percentages of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
Determining formulas. Molar interpretation of a chemical equation. Amounts of
substances in a chemical reaction. Limiting reactant: Theoretical and percentage
yields.
2. Chemical Reactions: An Introduction
Ionic theory of solutions. Molecular and ionic equations. Precipitation reactions.
Acid – base reactions. Oxidation – reduction reactions. Balancing simple oxidation
– reduction reactions. Molar concentration. Diluting solutions. Gravimetric
analysis. Volumetric analysis.
3. Thermochemistry
Energy and Its Units. Heat of reaction. Enthalpy and Enthalpy Change.
Thermochemical Equations. Applying Stoichiometry to Heats of Reaction.
Measuring Heats of Reaction. Hess’s Law. Standard Enthalpies of Formation. Fuels-
Foods, Commercial Fuels and Rocket Fuels.
4. Ionic and Covalent Bond
Describing ionic bonds. Electron configuration of ions. Ionic radii. Describing
covalent bonds. Polar covalent bonds. Electronegativity. Writing Lewis electron-dot

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 formulas. Delocalized bonding – Resonance. Exceptions to the octet rule. Formal
charge and Lewis formulas. Bond length and bond order. Bond energy.
5. Molecular Geometry and Chemical Bonding Theory
The VSEPR model. Dipole moment and molecular geometry. Valence bond theory.
Description of multiple bonding. Principles of molecular orbital theory. Electron
configurations of diatomic molecules of the second-period elements. Molecular
orbitals and delocalized bonding.
6. Solutions
Types of solutions. Solubility and the Solution Process. Effects of Temperature and
Pressure on Solubility. Ways of Expressing Concentration. Vapor Pressure of a
Solution. Boiling-Point Elevation and Freezing-Point Depression. Osmosis.
Colligative Properties of Ionic Solutions. Colloids.
7. Rates of Reaction
Definition of Reaction Rate. Experimental Determination of Rate. Dependence of
Rate on Concentration. Change of Concentration with Time. Temperature and
Rate; Collision and Transition-State Theories. Arrhenious Equation. Elementary
Reactions. The Rate Law and the Mechanism. Catalysis.
8. Chemical Equilibrium
Chemical Equilibrium-A dynamic Equilibrium. The Equilibrium Constant.
Heterogeneous Equilibria; Solvents in Homogeneous Equilibria. Qualitatively
Interpreting the Equilibrium Constant. Predicting the Direction of Reaction.
Calculating Equilibrium Concentations. Removing Products of Adding Reactants.
Changing the Pressure and Temperature. Effect of a Catalyst.
9. Acids and Bases
Arrhenius concept of acids and bases. Brønsted–Lowry concept of acids and bases.
Lewis concept of acids and bases. Relative strengths of acids and bases. Molecular
structure and acid strength. Self ionization of water. Solutions of a strong acid or
base. The pH of a solution.
10. Acid-Base Equilibria
Acid-Ionization Equillibria. Polyprotic Acids. Base-Ionization Equillibria. Acid-Base
Properties of Salt Solutions. Common-Ion Effect. Buffers. Acid-Base Titration
Curves.
Recommended 1. «General Chemistry», Darrell D. Ebbing & Steven D. Gammon
Reading Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, 1999 (6th Edition). Translated into Greek by
N. Klouras
Publisher: P. Travlos, Athens 2007 (3rd Edition).
2. «Basic Inorganic Chemistry», N. Klouras
Publisher: P. Travlos, Athens 2003 (6th Edition).
3. «Inorganic Chemistry – Basic Principles», G. Pnevmatikakis, Χ. Mitsopoulou, Κ.
Methenitis
Publisher: A. Stamoulis, Athens 2005
4. «General Chemistry», Darrell D. Ebbing & Steven D. Gammon
Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, 2009 (9th Edition).
5. «General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications»,
Ralf H. Petrucci, William S. Hawood, Geoff E Herring, & Jeffry Madura, Prentice
Hall, 2006 (9th Edition).
6. «General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts», Raymond Chang

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 McGraw-Hill Science Engineering, 2007
7. «Chemistry: The Central Science»,Theodore E. Brown, Eugene H. LeMay, & Bruce
E. Bursten, Prentice Hall, 2006 (10th Edition)
8. «Chemistry», John McMurry, Robert C. Fay, & Logan McCarty
Prentice Hall, 2003 (4th Edition)
9. «Chemistry», Steven S. Zumdahl, Houghton Mifflin College Div
2007 (7th Edition).

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PCC302 Quantum Physics II

Course The Schrödinger Equation in Three Dimensions, Coulomb potential, single electron
Contents atoms and atomic orbitals, quantum theory of angular momentum, general
central-force problems, applications. Algebraic methods, creation and annihilation
operators, representations of orbital angular momentum. Spin, addition of
(intrinsic) angular momenta, Clebsch-Gordan coefficients. Identical particles,
Pauli's exclusion principle, Fermi gas, applications. Periodic table of the elements.
Perturbation theory. Applications in atomic physics: Stark effect, Zeeman effect, LS
coupling, fine and hyperfine structure. Variational methods, applications in helium
atom and hydrogen molecule. Quantum mechanical applications in realistic
systems
Recommended 1) «Quantum Mechanics ΙΙ», S. Trahanas, University of Crete Publications 2007
Reading (available in Greek).
2) “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics”, Κ. Tamvakis, Leader-Books (second
edition) 2003 (available in Greek).
3) "Quantum Physics", S. Gasiorowicz, Wiley.
4) "Quantum Mechanics", τόμοι Ι, ΙΙ, C. Cohen-Tannoudji, B. Diu, F. Laloe, Wiley.

PCC304 Solid State Physics

Course General properties of metals. The free electron gas. Classical approach. Drude
Contents model. Quantum approach. Sommerfeld model. Limits of the free electron model.
Crystalline and amorphous materials. Crystal lattice. Crystal structure. The
reciprocal lattice. X rays diffraction from lattice. Bragg condition. X rays diffraction
from crystal (Laue theory). X rays diffraction from free electron and atom.
Structure factor. Experimental determination of crystal structure using X rays,
electrons and neutrons.
Crystal bonding. Elastic and plastic deformation- Hooke’s law. Failure of the static
model. Lattice vibrations. Phonons. Energy density in lattice. Exact theory of
molecular heat. Optical properties of lattice in the infrared. Ionic crystals. The non-
armonic approach.
Origin of energy bands. Electron wavefunctions in periodic potential. Nearly free
electron theory approximation. The tight - binding approximation. Metals-
insulators- semiconductors. Density of states. Fermi surface. Bloch electron.
Effective mass. Holes. Experimental determination of energy bands. Structure of
energy bands in semiconductors. Carrier concentration in doped semiconductors –
in compensated semiconductors. Electric conductivity of semiconductors- mobility.
Carrier scattering mechanisms. Hall effect in semiconductors.
Recommended G.D. Priftis, A.A. Vradis, D.L. Anastassopoulos: Introduction to Solid State Physics
Reading (Patra 2009, in Greek)
Μ.ALI OMAR: Elementary Solid State Physics(Addison Wesley 1975)
N. W. ASHCROFT and N. D. MERMIN, (1976): Solid State Physics Holt, Rinehart and
Winston. J. C. BLAKEMORE, (1985): Solid State Physics, 2nd ed., Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge,G. BURNS, (1985): Solid State Physics, Academic Press,

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 London, R. H. BUBE, (1994): Electrons in Solids, 3rd ed., Academic Press, New York
(1992). G. BUSCH and H. SCHADE, (1976): Lectures on Solid State Physics,
Pergamon Press. J.R. CHRISTMAN, (1988): Fundamentals of Solid State Physics, J.
Wiley, New York. R. J. ELLIOT and A. F. GIBSON, (1974): An Introduction to Solid
State Physics, Macmillan. H. E. HALL (1974): Solid State Physics, “The Manchester
Physics Series”, J. Wiley. H. IBACH and H. LUTH, (1991): Solid State Physics: An
introduction to Theory and Experiment, Springer-Verlag, Berlin. C. KITTEL, (1976):
Introduction to Solid State Physics, J. Wiley. R. LEVY, (1978): Principles of Solid
State Physics, Academic Press, London (1968).

PCC306 Electromagnetism II
Course 1. Review of Electrostatics, Special Techniques for Calculating Electric Potentials
Contents Laplace equation, the method of images, separation of variables, multipole
expansion.
2. Electrostatic Fields in Matter
Polarization, the field of a polarized object, the electric displacement, linear
dielectrics.
3. Magnetostatics
The divergence and curl of B, magnetic vector potential.
4. Magnetostatic Fields in Matter
Magnetization, the field of a magnetized object, the auxiliary field H.
5. Electrodynamics
Electromotive force, Faraday’s law, Maxwell’s equations, potential
formulation of electrodynamics, energy and momentum in electrodynamics.
6. Electromagnetic Waves
The wave equation, electromagnetic waves in nonconducting and
conducting media, the Fresnel equations, dispersion.
7. Electromagnetic radiation
Retarded potentials, multipole expansion, electric and magnetic dipole radiation.
Recommended “Introduction to Electrodynamics”, David J. Griffiths, (Prentice-Hall, 1989).
Reading “Electromagnetism”, G. L. Pollack & D. R. Stump (Addison Wesley, 2002)

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MSC401 Special Topics on Solid State Physics I

Course Lattice dynamics. Elastic and plastic deformation. Hook’s law. Failure of the static
Contents model. Lattice vibrations (harmonic approach, continuous medium). Molecular
specific heat. Classical approach. Quantum approach. Einstein and Debye models.
Phonons. Lattice vibrations. Lattice optical properties in the infrared. Ionic crystals.
An harmonic approximation. Thermal expansion. Thermal conductivity. Phonon
scattering- lattice thermal resistace. Thermal conductivity dependence on
temperature. Magnetism and magnetic resonance. Diamagnetism. Paramagnetism.
Ferromagnetism. Antiferromagnetism and Ferrimagnetism. Magnetism in metals.
Ferromagnetic domains. Paramagnetism- nuclear magnetic- ferromagnetic
resonance.
Recommended Μ.ALI OMAR: Elementary Solid State Physics(Addison Wesley 1975)
Reading N. W. ASHCROFT and N. D. MERMIN, (1976): Solid State Physics Holt, Rinehart and
Winston. J. C. BLAKEMORE, (1985): Solid State Physics, 2nd ed., Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge,G. BURNS, (1985): Solid State Physics, Academic Press,
London, R. H. BUBE, (1994): Εισαγωγή στη Φυσική της Στερεάς Κατάστασης, ΕΣΠΙ,
Αθήνα. Μετάφραση του Electrons in Solids, 3rd ed., Academic Press, New York
(1992). G. BUSCH and H. SCHADE, (1976): Lectures on Solid State Physics,
Pergamon Press. J.R. CHRISTMAN, (1988): Fundamentals of Solid State Physics, J.
Wiley, New York. R. J. ELLIOT and A. F. GIBSON, (1974): An Introduction to Solid
State Physics, Macmillan. H. E. HALL (1974): Solid State Physics, “The Manchester
Physics Series”, J. Wiley. H. IBACH and H. LUTH, (1991): Solid State Physics: An
introduction to Theory and Experiment, Springer-Verlag, Berlin. C. KITTEL, (1976):
Introduction to Solid State Physics, J. Wiley.
R. LEVY, (1978): Principles of Solid State Physics, Academic Press, London (1968)( in
Greek translation).

EEC419 Renewable Energy Systems

Course Energy sources and needs. Energy conversions. Solar radiation. Wind energy.
Contents Geothermal energy. Hydroelectric, wave and tidal energy. Other renewable and
“soft” energies. Nuclear energy.
Solar Energy. Thermal conversion. Flat plate collectors. Selective surfaces.
Concentrating systems. Solar ponds. Passive solar systems. Photovotaics.
Photoelectric conversion. Photogalvanic elements. Conversion to electric energy
with intervening thermal transformations.
Wind energy. The nature of wind. Statistical representation. Wind potential. Types
of wind turbines. Power coefficient and efficiency of horizontal axis machines.
Calculation of losses. Use of wind turbines for the production of electricity. Energy
calculations-sizing of turbines. Wind parks.
Hydroelectric plants. Hydraulic potential. Flow duration curves. Design and
construction of small hydroelectric stations. Types of turbines. Energy calculations-
dimensioning.
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for energy storage.
Physics of non-conventional energy sources. Energy saving-rational use of energy.
Electrochromic materials and devices. Hydrogen as a fuel. Fuel cells. Hydrogen
production. Financial analysis of energy systems. Directions for the development of
energy sources in the future.
Recommended 1) "New Energy Sources", P. Yianoulis
Reading 2) J. A. Duffie and W. A. Beckman, "Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes".
3) J. Twidell and T. Weir, "Renewable Energy Resources".
4) J. F. Kreider and F. Kreith, "Solar Energy Handbook".
5) D. Le Gourieres: “Wind Power Plants. Theory and Design”. 1982, Pergamon
Press, ISBN: 0-08-029967-9.
6) R. Gash, J. Twele (Eds): “Wind Power Plants. Fundamentals, Design, Construction
and Operation”, 2002, Solarpraxis A.G., ISBN: 1-902916-37-9.
7) Δ. Παπαντώνης: «Μικρά Υδροηλεκτρικά Έργα», 2001, Εκδόσεις Συμεών, ISBN:
960-7888-23-5.
8) C. L. Martin, D.Y. Goswami (Ed): “Solar Energy Pocket Reference”. 2005, ISES,
ISBN: 978-1-84407-306-1.
9) D.Y. Goswami (Ed): “Wind Energy Pocket Reference”. 2007, ISES, ISBN: 978-1-
84407-539-3.

EEC421 Physics of the Atmosphere I – Meteorology (+Laboratory)

Course Theory
Contents 1 Earth’s atmosphere
General notions
Magnitude of the atmosphere
Composition of lower atmosphere
Atmospheric temperature
Vertical temperature profile
Atmospheric pressure
Geopotential
Simple atmospheric models
Water vapor in the atmosphere
2 Atmospheric Thermodynamics
State equation
First law of thermodynamics
Thermodynamic processes in the atmosphere
Equivalent temperature
Potential temperature
3 Cloud Physics
Water vapor condensation
Rain formation theory
Cloud classification
4 Atmospheric Stability
Vertical temperature gradient as a measure of atmospheric instability
Temperature inversions
The energy of the atmosphere as a measure of instability
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Equations of motion
Air motion in the atmospheric boundary layer
6 Air Masses
Characteristics of air masses
Fronts – Front types
Permanent fronts
Low pressure centers
High pressure centers
7 General Atmospheric Circulation
Planetary winds
Troposhperic winds – Ηadley cells
Tropospheric long (Rossby) waves
8 Modern Topics
Limits of Weather Prediction
Climate Change
Laboratory
1. Exercises in the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics.
a) Determination of the constant of psychrometer.
b) Determination of the absolute humidity, of the specific humidity, of the water
vapor mixing ratio, and of the relative humidity of atmospheric air.
c) Determination of the virtual temperature, of the molecular weight, and of the
density of atmospheric air.
d) Determination of the atmospheric pressure at the sea level.
e) Variation of the atmospheric parameters with the height by means of
measurements of radiosonde. Calculation of the precipitable water depth.
f) Application of the measurements of radiosonde on the Tephigram. Estimation of
the water vapors condensation level.
g) Evolution of the atmospheric parameters in the transition from the warm
summer season to the cold winter season.
h) Seasonal variation of the atmospheric pressure, of the specific humidity, and of
the relative humidity. Graphical representations.
2. Introduction to Atmospheric Physics
Origin and composition of the Atmosphere. Distribution of the atmospheric
constituents with the height. The variable air constituents. Distribution of the
temperature with the height, the atmospheric regions.
3. Ιnfluence of the gravity on the atmosphere
Geopotential. Hydrostatic equation of the atmosphere. Diffusion of the
atmospheric constituents, the height scale.
4. Atmospheric thermodynamic
Virtual temperature. The altimetric equation. Dynamic temperature. The equation
of Clausius-Clapeyron. Specific humidity, absolute humidity, water vapor mixing
ratio, relative humidity. Formation of dew, of white frost and fog. Dry adiabatic
rate of temperature. Atmospheric rate of temperature. The Tephigram of the
National Meteorological service.
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 The kinds of the clouds. Atmospheric aerosols. Formation of the clouds.
Homogeneous and heterogeneous condensation of the water vapors. Formation of
icicles in the clouds.
6. Atmospheric electricity.
Separation of the ions in the clouds. Thunderbolts.
7. Dynamics of the atmosphere.
Equation of motion of the air masses. The scales of the atmospheric movements.
Winds. Atmospheric air masses and fronts.
Recommended Theory
Reading 1. General Meteorology, C. S. Sahsamanoglou, Τ. Ι. Makrogiannis, Ziti Editions,
Thessaloniki, Greece, 1998.
2. Introductory Course in Atmospheric Physics, C. S. Zerefos, Papasotiriou
Editions, Athens, Greece, 2009.
3. Courses of Meteorology and Climatology, Α. Α. Flocas, Ziti Editions,
Thessaloniki, Greece, 1994.
4. Environmental Physical Chemistry, C. Varotsos, K. Kondratyev, Vol. Ι, P. Travlos
Editions, Athens, Greece, 2000.
Laboratory
1. “Exercises in the Laboratory in Atmospheric Physics”, by A. S. Rapti, Atmospheric
Physics Laboratory, University of Patras, (a textbook in Greek language), 2002.
2. “Lectures in Atmospheric Physics”, by A. S. Rapti, Atmospheric Physics
Laboratory, University of Patras, 2008.
3. Notes in “Atmospheric Physics and Meteorology”, by G. P. Mantas, University of
Patras, 2005.

ΕΕΕ423 Atmospheric Pollution

Course 1.Solar radiation and structure of the atmosphere
Contents Absorption, Scattering, Radiative transfer in the atmosphere, Vertical profiles of
atmospheric constituents
2. Chemical compounds of air pollution
Properties, Emission Sources, Primary and secondary pollutants, Photochemical
smog
3. Aerosols
Properties, Emission sources, Optical properties, Direct and indirect effect on
climate change
4. Measurements of atmospheric pollution
Analysis of samples, differential absorption, Remote sensing, Light detection and
ranging
5. Dispersion of air pollutants
Atmospheric dispersion, Turbulence, Elements of fluid mechanics, atmospheric
dispersion models, Gauss plume model
Recommended 1 “Atmospheric Pollution with elements of meteorology, M. Lazaridis, Eds Tziola,
Reading 2005 (A textbook in Greek language)
2 “Atmospheric Pollution”. J. Yentekakis, Eds Tziola, 2003 (A textbook in Greek
language)
3 “Atmospheric Pollution”, M.Z. Jacobson, Cambridge University Press, 2002
4 “Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: from air pollution to climate change”, J.H.

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PΗC431 Optoelectronics
Course 1. Light Propagation in Optical Fibers
Contents Propagation modes, dispersion and optical pulse broadening, compensation
for group velocity dispersion.
2. Propagation, Modulation and Laser Oscillation in Optical Waveguides
Propagation modes, coupled mode theory, couplers, modulators,
distributed feedback lasers, supermodes and laser arrays.
3. Theory of Amplification of Optical Radiation
Density matrix operator, time-dependent perturbation theory, linear
polarization, calculation of the gain coefficient for an atomic laser, Erbium
doped fiber laser amplifiers.
4. Semiconductor Lasers
Amplification in a semi conducting medium, double heterostructure lasers,
direct current modulation.
5. Quantum Well and Quantum Dot Lasers
Physics of quantum wells, two- and one-dimensional media,
vertical cavity surface emitting lasers, quantum dot lasers.
Recommended “Lectures in Photonics (Optoelectronics”, by A. T. Georges, and
Reading «Photonics», by A. Yariv and P. Yeh (Oxford, 2007).

PΗC433 Applied Optics

Course Examination of Electromagnetic theory. Light and photons. Interaction of
Contents Electromagnetic Radiation and Matter. Optical properties of metals and dielectric
materials.
Refraction. Scattering. Fresnel Equations. Atmospheric Optics. Refraction of Light in
Spherical Surface. Transfer Matrices and Jones Matrices.
Polarization, polarizers, dichroism, birefringence, optical activity. Faraday, Kerr and
Pockels effects. Mathematical description of polarization.
Interference of optical waves. Interferometers: Mickelson, Mach ¬- Zehnder,
Sagnac, Fabry-Perot, Twyman-Green. Applications.
Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction
Recommended Instructive books:
Reading 1) "Applied Optics with subjects of Optoelectronics and Laser", D. Zevgοils. Tziola
Publications, Thessalonica 2007
2) "Courses of Optics", G. Asimellis, Publications of Modern Knowledge, Athens
2006.
Suggested Bibliography:
1) «Optics», Ε. Hecht (Addison Wesley Editίon)
2) «Introduction to Optics», Frank Pedrotti, Leno Pedrotti, (Pearson International
Edition).

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 PHC435 Laser Physics & Lasers’ Laboratory
Course A) Principles of laser operation.
Contents 1. Introductory knowledge.
Spontaneous and stimulated emission, Population inversion, absorption, line-
broadening, gain coefficient.
2. Eenergy levels, transitions, saturation.
Systems of two, three, and four levels – gain saturation.
3. Laser operation.
Conditions of laser operation, output power, giant pulses Q switch, Amplified
spontaneous emission (ASE)
4. optical Resonators
Fabry-Perot resonator, longitudinal and transverse modes in optical resonators,
stability of optical resonators, control of the modes.
5. Single mode operation – Coherence.
Spectral tune of the laser and multimode operation, Fabry-Perot etalon, Single
mode operation, Spatial and temporal coherence.
6. Mode – locking.
Theoretical analysis, mode – locking techniques, optical Kerr effect, Self Phase
Modulation (SPM).
7. Ultra short pulses.
Group Velocity Dispersion (GVD), pulse compression with interaction of (SPM) and
(GVD), solitons, techniques of measuring ultra short pulses, amplification of ultra
short pulses.
8. Gas and liquid lasers.
Laser media requirements, Gas lasers, liquid lasers, dye lasers.
9. Solid state lasers.
Semiconductor lasers, Solid state lasers, Fibre optics lasers.
B) Laser training laboratory.
Experiment 1: Laser He – Ne
Experiment 2: Coupling of Laser He – Ne beam in optical fibre.
Experiment 3: Modeling of optical resonators.
Experiment 4: Fourier optics , spatial filters.
Recommended « Laser physics and Technology» P Persephonis, (ed) Papasotiriou ( 2001)
Reading « Principles of Lasers» O Svelto (trans) Serafetinides kourouklis.
«Optics» A Hecht.
«Training Experiments Laser» V. Giannetas (ed) University of Patras
« An Introduction to Lasers and Masers». A. S. Siegman.
« Optics» A. Hecht.

TAC445 Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics

Course Nuclear Physics
Contents 1) Basic properties of the nucleus and nuclear force.
2) α,β,and γ radioactive decays.
3) Laws of radioactive decays.
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6) Nuclear Reactions.
7) Brief Introduction to basic experiments of Nuclear Physics: Mossbauer effect,
Goldhaber experiment, etc.
8) Applications: a) Operation principles of a nuclear reactor, b) Elements of solar
nuclear physics.
Elementary Particle Physics
1) Introduction to the physics of elementary particles.
2) Leptons, quarks and gauge particles.
3) Mesons and baryons.
4) Kinematics.
5) Symmetries and conservation laws.
6) Introduction to gauge theories.
7) Parton model.
8) Resonances.
9) Feynman diagrams.
10) Standard Model of particle physics.
11) Higgs mechanism.
Recommended -Introduction to Nuclear Physics, W.N.Cottingham, D.A. Greenwood.
Reading -Introduction to Particle Physics and Cosmology, J. Vergados and I.
Triantafyllopoulos.

TAC447 Astrophysics I
Course Fundamental Concepts of Astrophysics: luminosity, Brightness, Surface
Contents Temperature, Boltzman and Saha equations, theory of Spectral Lines. Spectral
Classification of Stars, Double Stars, Stellar Masses, star clusters, observed mass
luminosity relations,distance measurements
Stellar Structure and Evolution: Hydrostatic equilibrium, energy generation,
equation of radiation transport, optical depth, influence of convection, nuclear
reactions in stellar interiors, PP chain, CNO cycle, the triple a- reaction, later stages
of nuclear burning , s and r processes, equation of state of an ideal gas, opacity,
homologous stellar models.
Bioastronomy Methods of detecting extrasolar planetary systems. Recent
discoveries, Drake equation.
Recommended Textbooks in greek language
Reading 1) «Fundamental Concepts of Astrophysics», C. Goudis., University of Patras press.
2) «Stars and Interstellar Matter» C. Goudis., University of Patras press
3) «Cosmic Pathways», C. Goudis., Editors Ekati ISBN960-408-045-8

TAC449 Computational Physics

Course 1. Numerical analysis fundamentals (roots, interpolation with polynomials and
Contents splines, least squares, numerical differentiation and integration, linear and
nonlinear systems of equations, ordinary differential equations).
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4. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
5. Optimization, modeling, simulation.
6. Partial differential equations.
7. Monte – Carlo methods.
8. Special issues.
Recommended 1. G. E. Forsythe., M. A. Malcolm, C. B. Moler, Computer methods for mathematical
Reading computations (translated in Greek language), Crete University Press, 2006.
2. D. Georgiou, Numerical Analysis, Kleidarithmos, 2008.
3. K. Atkinson, Elementary Numerical Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, 1985.
4. I. Jacques, C. Judd, Numerical Analysis, Chapman and Hall, 1987.

TAE451 Laboratory Astronomy

Course Spherical Triangles, Coordinate Systems, Exploiting Astronomical Diagrams,
Contents Constellations-Uranography, Planisphere, Solar Dials, Sextant, Simulation of the
Celestial Sphere, Telescopes, Planetary Motion, Elements of Planetary Orbits,
Differential Rotation of the Sun.
Recommended 1) B. N. Zafiropoulos, and C. J. Flogaitis, “Exercises IN LABORATORY
Reading ASTRONOMY”, Univ. of Patras Ed., Patras 2009.
2) B. N. Zafiropoulos, PRACTICAL ASTRONOMY, Univ. of Patras Ed., Patras
2009.
3) B. N. Zafiropoulos, INSTRUMENTS, METHODS AND HISTORY OF
ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS, Univ. of Patras Ed., Patras 2009.
4) B. N. Zafiropoulos, INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS,
Univ. of Patras Ed., Patras 2009.

TAE463 Dynamic Systems’ Laboratory

Course 1. Autonomous Scalar Differential Equations 1s order
Contents 2. Linear System in the plane
3. Non Linear System in the plane
4. Limit Cycles
5. Hamiltonian Systems, Lyapunov functions, and Stability
6. Bifurcation Theory
7. Three dimensional Autonomous Systems and Chaos
8. Poincare maps and Nonautonomous Systems in the plane
9. Discrete linear Dynamical Systems
10. Discrete nonlinear Dynamical Systems
11. Complex Iterative maps
12. Fractals
Recommended 1. “Dynamical Systema and Applicationns”, D. Sourlas, Press of University of Patras.
Reading 2009, (A text book in Greek language).
2. “Dynamical Systems and Chao” Α and Β Volumes, A. Boundis, Press Papasotiriou
1995.
3. “Non Linear Ordinary Differential Equations”», A. Boudis, Press Pneumatikos,
1997.
4. “The wonderfull World of Fractals”, A. Boudis, Press Leader Books, 2004.

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 5. “Dynamical Systems with Applications using Maple” S. Lynch, Birkhauser 2000.
6. “Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems” , L. Perko, Springer, 2000.
7. “Dynamics and Bifurcations”, J. Hale, H. Kocak, Springer-Verlag, 1991.
8. “Nonlinear Oscilations, Dynamical Systems and Bifurcations of Vector Fields” J.
Guckenheimer, P. Holmes, Springer,1983.
9. “Chaos, An Introduction to Dynamical Systems”, K. Alligoog, T. Sauer, J. Yorke,
Springer, 1997.
10. “Differential Equations, Dynamical Systems and an Introduction to Chaos”, M.
Hirsch, S. Smale, R. Devaney, Elsevier Academic Press, 2004.

ELC471 Theory of Signals and Circuits

Course 1 Basic signals
Contents 2 Elements of electric circuits
3 Στοιχεία κυκλωμάτων.
4 Techniques of circuit analysis
5 Response to dynamical excitations
6 Sinusoidal analysis
7 Fourier Analysis and Fourier transforms
8 Laplace transform techniques
9 Frequency response
10 Magnetically coupled circuits and transformers
Recommended 1. Σπύρου Δ. Φωτόπουλου: «Συνοπτική ΘΕΩΡΙΑ ΚΥΚΛΩΜΑΤΩΝ», Εκδόσεις
Reading INSPIRATION, 2009.
2. G. Rizzoni: «Ανάλυση κυκλωμάτων και σημάτων», Τομ.1, Μετ. Χ.
Χρηστίδης, Εκδ. Παπαζήση

ELC473 Introduction to Microcomputer Architecture

Course • Digital Systems and Microprocessor Architecture.
Contents • Address, Data and Control Bus.
• CPU, Memories, I/Os.
• Arithmetic-Logical Unit. Control Unit. Register File.
• Instruction Formats and Sets. Addressing Modes.
• Introduction to 8085 Assembly Language Programming.
• Stack, Subroutines and parameters passing.
• Interrupts and Data Transfer Techniques.
• Peripheral Interfacing.
• Microcontrollers.
Recommended 1) P. Papazoglou, Microprocessors: Principles and Applications, Tziolas
Reading Publications, 2016 (A textbook in Greek).
1) Gaonkar R., Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Applications with
the 8085, Fifth Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002.
2)Godse A. P. & Godse D. A., Microprocessor and Microcontroller, Technical
Publications Pune, 2008.
3) Stewart J. W. & Miao K. X., The 8051 Microcontroller: Hardware, Software and
Interfacing, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 1999.
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 and Hardware Interfacing, Universal Publishers, 2005.
5) Gilmore Ch.M. Microprocessors, Principles and Applications, 2nd ed., 2006. (A
textbook translated in Greek language).
6) Lewis D. W., Fundamentals of Embedded Software: Where C and Assembly
Meet, Prentice Hall, 2002.

ELC475 Analog Electronics

Course 1. One- stage amplifier topologies.
Contents 2. Two-stage amplifier topologies.
3. Differential Amplifier.
4. MOS amplifiers.
5. Operational Amplifier.
6. Current-mirrors-voltage references.
7. Transfer function-Frequency response.
8. Frequency response of amplifiers.
9. Linear applications of opamps.
10. Non-linear applications of opamps.
11. Feedback - Stability-Oscillators.
Recommended 1. I.Haritantis : «Electronics », Arakynthos Press, 2013.
Reading 2. R. Jaeger: «Microelectronics», vol.II, Tziolas Press, 1999 (Greek Edition).
3. P. Gray, P. Hurst, S. Lewis, R. Meyer: «Analysis and Design of analog integrated
circuits”, Klidarithmos Press 2007 (Greek Edition).
4. C. Psychalinos: «Analog Electronics”, Teaching notes, University of Patras, 2008.

ELE481 Digital Electronics Laboratory

Course • Logic Gates.
Contents • Combinational Logic (half adder, full adder, comparator, decoder, demux,
multiplexer, parallel adder/subtractor).
• Latches and Flip-flops.
• Synchonous Sequential Circuits.
• Synchronous and Ripple Up/Down Counters.
• BCD Counters.
• Shift and Parallel Registers.
• Johnson Counters.
• EPROMs and RAMs.
• HDL (Verilog/VHDL) and FPLDs.
• Clock Generation Circuits (Astable/Monostable Multivibrator).
• Analog-to-Digital (A/D) and Digital-to-Analog (D/A) Converters.
• Simple Logic Gates with MOS/BJT Transistors.
Recommended 1) D. Bakalis, Digital Logic Laboratory (Labs), University of Patras, 2015 (A textbook
Reading in Greek).
2) W. Kleitz, Digital Electronics (8th ed), Tziolas Publications, 2011 (A textbook
translated in Greek).
3) S. Brown, Z. Vranesic, Digital System Design with VHDL (3rd ed), Tziolas
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 4) M. Morris Mano & M. Ciletti, Digital Design (5th ed), Papasotiriou, 2013 (A
textbook translated in Greek).
5) J. Wakerly, Digital Design (3rd ed), Kleidarithmos, 2004 (A textbook translated in
Greek).

ELE483 Introduction to Telecommunications

Course 1. Introduction to Signals and Systems.
Contents 2. Fourier Series and Fourier Transform, Linear Systems and Filtering, Energy
and Power Spectral Density, Noise and Random Processes.
3. Analog Communications
4. Amplitude Modulation-Demodulation, Super-heterodyne Receivers, FDM,
Noise in AM AM Radio, TV.
5. Angle Modulation, Frequency-Phase Modulation – Demodulation, PLL,
Noise in FM, FM Radio, Stereo.
6. Pulse Modulation
7. Pulse Modulations, Analog to Digital Conversion, Sampling, Quantization
Pulse-Code Modulation, Matched Filter, Line Coding, Pulse Shaping, TDM.
8. Information and Digital transmission
9. Information Measure, Channel Capacity, Probability of Error in
Transmission, Geometrical Signal Representation, Digital Modulation Techniques
(ASK,PSK,FSK,QAM, Spread spectrum).
Recommended 1. G. Karagiannidis: «Communication Systems», Tziolas Publications, 2009
Reading 2. S. Haykin: «Communication Systems», Tziolas Publications,1994.

NME491 Demonstration Experiments in Physics I

Course Demonstration experiments in Mechanics & Heat. Especially:
Contents Conservation of mechanical energy. Principal axes of inertia. Rotation of a body
about principal axes. Role of inertia in rotation. Degree of stability.
Fundamental law of rotational motion. Angular momentum - conservation of
angular momentum. Gyroscopes, Precession & Nutation.
Oscillations. Free and forced oscillations – resonance. Addition of oscillations.
Beats. Lissajous figures.
Waves & standing waves. Wave phenomena.
Elasticity & Hardness. Friction. Collisions. Non inertial reference frames (centrifugal
& Coriolis forces).
Hydrostatics. Aerostatics. Surface tension, capillary phenomena. Barometric
formula. Magdeburg hemispheres. Boyle Mariotte law.
Hydrodynamics - Aerodynamics (Continuity Law, & Bernoulli’s law). Applications.
Poiseuille’s law. Vortices.
Heat. Thermometers. Dimensional changes with temperature. Phase transitions.
Thermal conductivity. Heat transfer. Absorption and emission of radiation.
Recommended “Conceptual Physics” P. G. Hewitt. Addison Wesley Longman. 2002.
Reading «University Physics, Vol.I» H.D. Young, Addison-Wesley Pub. Co. 1992.
Fundamental University Physics. Alonso – Finn. Addison-Wesley Pub. Co.

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 “Physics” Resnick, Halliday, Krane, (4th ed.) John Wiley & Sons, Inc. N.Y. (1992).

NME503 School Counselling

Course Lewin and group dynamics. Moreno and psychodrama. Rogers and encounter
Contents groups. How are child groups different from adult groups and the advantages of
group work? What are psychoeducational groups and how are they different from
other types of groups? Planning for a psychoeducational group for children. Group
leadership skills for psychoeducational groups. Evaluating psychoeducational
groups. Membership problems.
Recommended Vassilopoulos, S., Koutsopoulou, A., & Regli, D. (2011). Psychoeducational groups
Reading for children. Athens: Grigoris Publications. [in Greek]
Vassilopoulos, S., Brouzos, A., & Baourda, V. (2016). Psychoeducational groups
programs for children and adolescents. Athens: Gutenberg. [in Greek]
Brown, N. W. (2004). Psychoeducational groups: Process and practice. NY:
Brunner-Routledge.
Corey, M. S. & Corey, G. (2006). Groups: process and practice. Belmont, CA:
Thomson Brooks/Cole.
Delucia-Waack, J. L. (2006). Leading psychoeducational groups for children and
adolescents. London: Sage Publications.
Geldard, K. and Geldard, D. (2001). Working with Children in Groups: A Handbook
for Counsellors, Educators and Community Workers. Hampshire: Palgrave
Macmillan.
Yalom, I. (1995). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (4th ed.). New
York: Basic Books.

ΝΜΕ497 Introduction to Geophysics

Course 1. Introduction to Geophysics
Contents Principles, Branches of geophysics. Geophysical survey design.
2. Seismic Methods
Principles, introduction, elastic constants, seismic waves and their propagation.
Seismic refraction, seismic reflection.
3. Gravity methods
Principles, Earth’s gravity field, Shape of the earth. Gravity field measurements.
Gravity meters. Gravity measurements corrections. Gravity anomalies of simple
bodies
4. Magnetic methods.
Earth’s magnetic field, Geomagnetic measurements and corrections.
Paleomagnetism, Magnetometers. Magnetic anomalies of simple bodies
5. Geoelectrical methods
Electric current propagating in earth, Resistance – Resistivity - Apparent resistivity.
Geoelectrical arrays and measurements Geoelectrical data processing and analysis.
Self Potential method IP method.
6. Electromagnetic methods.
Principles, Natural source EM methods, controlled source EM methods. GPR
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Recommended 1) «Applied Geophysics», Tselentis G-A, Paraskevopoulos.P., Ed. Liberal Books,
Reading Athens, 2013.

2) «Introduction to Geophysics», Papazachos B., Ed. Ziti, 2008.

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EEC424 Renewable Energy Sources Laboratory

Course 1. Study of a flat plate solar collector. Estimation of optical efficiency and thermal
Contents losses.
2. Study of a photovoltaic panel. Measurement of the I-V characteristic,
measurement and estimation of the characteristic electrical parameters.
3. Study of the effects of light intensity and temperature on the performance of a
photovoltaic element. Measurement of its spectral response with use of a
monochromator.
4. Use of pyranometers and actinometers for the measurement of solar radiation.
Spectrally selective filters. Electronic integrators of solar radiation.
5. FRESNEL lens concentrators of solar radiation. Focal point. Measurement of the
concentration ratio. Applications.
6. Study of the effect of thickness of building materials on their thermal resistance.
Estimation of the thermal conductivity coefficient and U-value of a wall. Use of a
special simulator.
7. Measurement of wind velocity and direction. Production of the appropriate
charts.
8. Measurement of photovoltaic panels under sunlight. Charging of batteries.
Temperature effect on PV efficiency.
9. Independent study of special topics.
The topics available are in the following fields: i) Wind Energy, ii) Photovoltaics, iii)
Thermal collectors, iv) Greenhouses, v) Slar ponds, vi) Thermal losses, vii)
Geothermal energy.
Recommended 1) "Laboratory Exercises", Notes, P. Yianoulis, G. Athanasouli, Y.
Reading Tripanagnostopoulos.
2) "Renewable Energy Sources", P. Yianoulis.
3) “Solar Energy Systems”, Notes, Y. Tripanagnostopoulos.

EEE428 Physics of the Atmosphere II (+Laboratory)

Course Theory
Contents Solar radiation and the atmosphere
Radiative transfer theory (absorption, scattering, emission, radiative transfer
equation)
Radiative transfer in the atmosphere (molecular absorption and scattering, aerosol
and cloud optical properties, multiple scattering)
Atmospheric ozone photochemistry
Radiative forcing and energy balance (thermal radiation, surface and top of the
atmosphere fluxes)
Climate and climate change
Measurement techniques of solar/thermal radiation

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 1. Exercises in the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics
a) Determination of the atmospheric optical thickness by means of solar spectral
measurements from a Linke - Feussner type pyrheliometer.
b) Determination of the atmospheric transparency and turbidity.
c) Determination of the spectral distribution of the direct irradiance intensity.
d) Determination of the spectral distribution of the diffuse radiation.
e) Wavelength dependence of the atmospheric optical thickness and of the
atmospheric transparency.
f) Dependence of the atmospheric optical thickness on the relative atmospheric
mass.
g) Dependence of the atmospheric optical thickness on the specific humidity.
h) Seasonal variation of the atmospheric optical thickness and transparency.
i) Evolution of the atmospheric optical thickness and transparency in the transition
from the cold winter season to the warm summer season.
2. The solar irradiance in the Atmosphere
Emission, absorption and transfer of solar irradiance in the atmosphere. Equation
of transfer of irradiance in the atmosphere. Relative atmospheric mass. Scattering
of the direct irradiance by the air constituents molecules of clean-dry atmosphere
(Rayleigh scattering) and by the aerosols (Mie scattering). Absorption of spectral
solar irradiation. The theory-equation of Chapman.
3. Atmospheric optical thickness
Optical thickness of clean and dry atmosphere (ideal atmosphere). Optical
thickness of turbid and humid atmosphere (real atmosphere). Seasonal variation of
atmospheric optical thickness. Atmospheric transparency and turbidity, seasonal
variation. The equation of transfer in general form.
4. Atmospheric aerosols
Sources of the aerosols. Tropospheric aerosols. Continental and maritime aerosols.
Effect of the water vapors on the continental and maritime aerosols. The
dependence of the atmospheric optical thickness on the water vapors and
aerosols.
5. Atmospheric pollution
Sources of the air pollutants. Diffusion of the air pollutants in the atmosphere.
Concentration of the air pollutants in the rural and industrial locations.
6. Atmospheric layer of ozone
Absorption of the ultraviolet irradiation by the atmosphere. The classic theory of
ozone in the stratosphere. Human effects on the atmospheric ozone.
7. Ionosphere
Formation and structure of the ionosphere. Application of the theory of Chapman.
Elements of Physics of the plasma.
Recommended Theory
Reading 1. "Radiation and Climate" I.M. Vardavas, F.W. Taylor, Oxford University Press Inc.,
2007
2. "Atmospheric Radiation", I. Young Y.L., Oxford University Press Inc., 1989

Laboratory
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 Physics Laboratory, University of Patras, (a textbook in Greek language), 2002.
2) “The influence of water vapor and continental and maritime air masses on the
extinction of solar irradiance”, by A. S. Rapti, Atmospheric Physics Laboratory,
University of Patras, 2004.
3) “Lectures in the Atmospheric Physics” by A. S. Rapti, Atmospheric Physics
Laboratory, University of Patras, 2008.
4) Notes in the “Atmospheric Physics and Meteorology” by G. P. Mantas, University
of Patras,2005.
5) Introductory Lessons of Physics of the Atmosphere”, C. Zerefos, Papasotiriou,
Athens, 2009.
6) “In Radiation in the Atmosphere”, K. Ya. Kondratyev, Academic Press, New York.

EEE430 Solar Energy Systems

Course 1. Solar radiation to the atmosphere and ground level. Basic principles of
Contents collection, conversion and storage of solar radiation.
2. Solar collectors and other systems for fluid heating at low temperatures.
3. Flat Plate Thermosiphonic solar systems for domestic water heating.
Integrated Collector Storage solar water heaters.
4. Optical and thermal properties of concentrating solar energy systems.
5. Energy storage, space heating and cooling, solar power and electricity.
6. Stand alone and grid connected pholtovoltaics. Concentrating
photovoltaics, Hybrid photovoltaic/thermal systems and other photovoltaic
systems.
7. Operational effective and aesthetic integration of passive and active solar
energy systems to the buildings.
8. Application of solar energy systems to the industry, agricultural sector, etc.
9. Solar energy systems combined with wind turbines, biomass and
geothermic installations.
10. National and international policy and regulations regarding solar energy.
11. Environmental impact of solar energy systems.
Recommended 1. Y. Tripanagnostopoulos, Notes “Solar Energy Systems”
Reading 2. P. Yianoulis "New Energy Sources"
3. K. Balaras, A. Argyriou, F. Karagiannis “Conventional and Renewable Energy
Sources”
4. Y. Fragiadakis “Photovoltaic systems”
5. J. A. Duffie and W. A. Beckman, "Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes".
6. J. F. Kreider and F. Kreith, "Solar Energy Handbook".
7. U. Eicker “ Solar Technologies for buildings”

PHE436 Introductory Quantum Optics

Course 1. Review of Quantum Mechanics
Contents Time dependent perturbation theory, two level atom - field interaction,
harmonic oscillator, creation and destruction operators.
2. Density Matrix Operator
Equation of motion, decay of atomic states, electronic polarization,
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Coherent states, autocorrelation functions, and
coherence properties of EM fields.
4. Interaction of Atoms with Quantized EM Fields
Second quantization, Wigner-Weisskopf theory of spontaneous emission,
quantum beats in fluorescence.
5. Resonance Fluorescence
Coherent and incoherent scattering, the triplet spectrum under strong
excitation, two-time intensity correlation, photon anti-bunching, squeezed
states of the field.
Recommended “Lectures Notes: Introduction to Quantum Optics”, by A. T. Georges.
Reading «Quantum Optics», M. O. Scully and M. S. Zubairy (Cambridge, 1997).
«Quantum Optics: An Introduction», M. O. Fox (Oxford, 2006).

PHE438 Lasers and Applications

Course The laser as light source: properties of laser radiations, principles of laser
Contents operation. Laser sources for Spectroscopy.
Scattering of light: Rayleigh, Mie, Raman, Brillouin.
Instrumentation for Spectroscopy: diffraction and optical gratings, lenses, mirrors,
filters, beam-splitters, polarizers, monochromators-spectrographs, Light Detectors
(photomultipliers, photodiodes, diode arrays, CCD, ICCD, semiconductor based
detectors for IR radiations, streak camera).
Devices and Instrumentation for measuring low level electrical signals: Lock–in
amplifiers, Boxcar integrators.
Laser Spectroscopy: Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF), Multi-photon Ionization
Spectroscopy (MPI), Raman Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy (IR).
Laser Induced Plasma Spectroscopy.
Laser cooling. Bose–Einstein condensation.
Introduction to Nonlinear Optics: the nonlinear optical susceptibility, wave
equation description of nonlinear optical interactions, nonlinear absorption and
refraction, second and third harmonic generation, nonlinear optical materials, the
“all–optical” processes.
Optical Trapping and applications in Biology and Medicine.
Bio-photonics: basics of laser tissue interactions, Photodynamic Therapies. Bio-
nano-photonics: applications of nanoparticles (quantum dots, metallic
nanoparticles) in medical imaging and diagnostics.
Recommended 1) “Optics and Photonics: An Introduction”, F. Graham Smith, T. A. King, D. Wilkins,
Reading 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
2) “Laser Spectroscopy: Basic concepts and Instrumentation”, W. Demtröder, 3rd
Ed., Springer 2003.
3) “Introduction to Optics”, F. L. Pedrotti, L. S. Pedrotti, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hal
International, 1997.
4) “Lasers: Principles and Applications”, J. Wilson, J.F.B. Hawkes, Prentice Hall.
5) “Physics of Optoelectronics”, Michael A. Parker, Taylor & Francis Group, 2005.
6) “Introduction to Biophotonics”, P. N. Prasad, John Wiley & Sons, 2003.
7) “Fundamentals of Photonics”, Saleh Teich, Wiley.

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 8) Review articles from scientific journals such as Nature, Science και Physics
Today.
9) “Notes on Applications of Lasers in Physics, Chemistry και Materials Science”, S.
Couris, Lecture Notes, Univ. of Patras.

TAC446 Cosmology
Course 1. Astrophysics fundamentals.
Contents 2. Variable stars and their cosmological significance.
3. The Galaxy.
4. Galaxies.
5. Large-scale structure of the Universe.
6. Observations of great cosmological significance.
7. Cosmological hypotheses and theories.
8. Newtonian and relativistic cosmological models.
9. New cosmological aspects and theories.
Recommended 1. Frank H. Shu, THE PHYSICAL UNIVERSE. An introduction to Astronomy, Vol.
Reading II: Galaxies – The Solar System (translated in Greek language), Crete University
Press, 2003.
2. V. Geroyannis, Cosmology, Lecture Notes, University of Patras.
3. E. R. Harrison, Cosmology, Cambridge University Press, 1981.
4. R. D’Inverno, Introducing Einstein’s Relativity, Oxford University Press,
1995.
5. J. N. Islam, An introduction to mathematical cosmology, Cambridge
University Press, 1993.

TAC448 Modern Physics

Course I. Physics of Nanostructures and Nanotechnology.
Contents II. Topics on Non-Linear and Quantum Optics.
III. Collective Quantum Effects.
1. Superfluidity, Superconductivity.
2. Spin Waves.
3. Bose-Einstein Condensates.
IV Theory and Applications of Quantum Information.
Recommended 1. “Quantum Systems with Many Particles”, G.X. Psaltakis, University Publications
Reading of Crete.
2. “ Quantum Computers, Basic Concepts”, I. Karafilliis, Kleidarithmos.
3. Lecture Notes, by A. Zdetsis, A. Georges, D.P.K. Ghikas

ΤΑΕ454 Astrophysics II
Course Birth and evolution of stars of various masses, Variable stars, Rotating Stars.
Contents Magnetic Stars. Novae. Supernovae Stellar death : White Dwarfs. Neutron Stars.
Pulsars. Black Holes, Interstellar Matter (HII Complexes- Molecular Clouds,
Planetary Nebulae, Supernova Remnants). Cosmic Magnetic Fields, Cosmic Rays
Recommended Textbook in Greek language.
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ΤΑΕ450 Astrophysics’ Laboratory
Course 1. Spectral Continuum. Determination of Temperature and Radius of Stars.
Contents 2. UBV System. Colour Indices.
3. Spectral Types of Stars. H-R Diagram.
4. Photometry of Pleiades. Distance and age of stellar clusters . (Project CLEA)
5. Solar Flux, solar Rotation. (Project CLEA)
6. Supernova remnants. Crab nebula
7. Dying stars and the birth of elements. X ray Spectroscopy of Cas A with
XMM Newton . (Project CLEA)
8. Estimation of the expansion of the Universe, the age and the distance of
nearby galaxies (Hubble constant)
9. Image processing of astronomical images with MAXIM DL. Properties’ of a
CCD camera. Tricolour imaging.
10. Observations using telescopes at the University Observatory
11. Observations using telescopes at the University Observatory
12. Observations using telescopes at the University Observatory
Recommended Each week students take one or more handouts which should read before next
Reading week's lab. These will be distributed during the lab meetings; but they can also get
them from the class web site

ELC470 Digital Electronics

Course • Binary Number System
Contents • Boolean Algebra
• Logic Gates
• Gate-Level Minimization
• Combinational Logic
• Adders, Comparators, Decoders, Multiplexers
• Sequential Logic
• Registers and Counters
• Memory
• Programmable Logic
• Digital Integrated Circuits
• Hardware Description Languages (HDLs)
Recommended 1) M. Morris Mano & M. Ciletti, Digital Design (5th ed), Papasotiriou, 2013 (A
Reading textbook translated in Greek).
2) J. Wakerly, Digital Design (3rd ed), Kleidarithmos, 2004 (A textbook translated in
Greek).
3) S. Brown, Z. Vranesic, Digital System Design with VHDL (3rd ed), Tziolas
Publications, 2011 (A textbook translated in Greek).

ELC472 Digital Signal Processing

Course 1 Digital signal operations -Introduction
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4 z-transform
5 Discrete Fourier transform-DFT
6 Design FIR filter
7 Design of IIR filter
8 Median Filters
9 Adaptive Filters
Recommended Σ.Δ. Φωτόπουλου «Εισαγωγή στην Ψηφιακή Επεξεργασία Σήματος» Εκδ.
Reading Πανεπ. Πατρών 2008
P.A. Lynn and W. Fuerst, «Introductory Digital Signal Processing With
Computer Applications», J.Wiley and Sons Ltd, 1989
Ανδρέας Αντωνίου «Ψηφιακή Επεξεργασία Σήματος» Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, 2009

ELC474 Analog Electronics Laboratory

Course 1. Circuits Simulations with Capture SPICE. One- stage amplifier topologies.
Contents 2. Two- stage amplifier topologies. Differential Amplifier.
3. Operational Amplifier.
4. First and second- order filters.
5. Comparator circuits.
6. Multivibrators.
7. Harmonic Oscillator Circuits.
Recommended 1. C. Psychalinos, G. Economou, S. Vlassis, «Simulation and Experimental
Reading verification of analog circuits», University of Patras Press, 2013.
2. Haritantis «Electronics », Arakynthos Press, 2013.
3. C. Psychalinos, «Αnalog Electronics», University of Patras Press, 2008.

ELE478 Microelectronics
Course 1. Introduction to CΜΟS technology. Basic analog and digital integrated
Contents structures. Layout design of Integrated Circuits.
2. Introduction to MOS Integrated Circuit design. Ι/V curves of MOS
transistors. Second-order effects. Intrinsic capacitances. Large and small signal
models for MOS transistors. Layout of MOS transistors: Basic techniques and
parameters.
3. One-stage MOS amplifiers: Basic principles. Common Source Amplifiers
(CS). Voltage Follower (VF) . Common Gate Amplifiers (CG). Cascade Amplifiers.
4. Differential Amplifiers: Single-Output, Differential Output. Differential pair
with MOS transistors: Responses of differential and common signal. Various
Differential-Amplifier topologies.
5. Bias circuits. Basic principles in Current Mirrors. Various Current Mirrors
topologies.
6. Frequency response of single-stage amplifiers. Response of Differential
MOS pair. Miller effect.
7. Operational Amplifiers: Basic Principles. Single stage Operational Amplifier.
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compensation.
9. Electronic Systems with CMOS Operational Amplifiers.
10. Digital CMOS Circuits: Characteristics and basic gates layout.
11. Practice in the layout design of basic analog and digital circuits.
Recommended Α. Sedra, K. Smith, «Μικροηλεκτρονικά Κυκλώματα», Εκδόσεις
Reading Παπασωτηρίου, 1994.
Β. Razavi Behzad, «Design of analog CMOS integrated circuits», McGraw-
Hill International edition, 2001.

NME492 Demonstration Experiments in Physics II

Course Demonstration experiments in Electricity & Optics. Especially:
Contents Electrostatics, piezoelectric effect. Capacitors - Dielectrics. Applications.
Electricity. Resistors in series & in parallel connection. Resistivity dependence on
temperature. Potenciometers, rheostats, Ohmmeter. Fuses, short circuit.
Results of electric current (Joule heating effect, Oersted’s experiment,
electrolysis, effect of electric currents on living organisms). Interaction of
currents. Magnetic field (field lines). Lorentz force. Equivalence of an electric
current carrying coil to a magnet.
Induction experiments. Lenz’s law. Self-induction experiments. Eddy currents. RLC
circuits, resonance.
Magnetization and demagnetization of a ferromagnetic material. Transition of Ni
rod from the ferromagnetic to the paramagnetic state(Curie point). Paramagnetic
Mn ions in an inhomogeneous magnetic field.
Operating principles of measuring instruments, frequency meters, gausmeters, etc.
Transformers. Applications (induction cookers, induction welding, etc). A.C. & D.C.
Generators. Three-phase generator. Electric motors. Rotating magnetic field.
High frequency currents (induction & self-induction phenomena). Resonance. Tesla
Transformer. Microwaves.
Electric discharges.
Experiments on geometric optics. Analysis of light with prisms and diffraction
gratings. Experiments on wave optics (interference, diffraction, polarization).
Birefringence, phase delay plates, photoelasticity. Optically active substances.
Recommended “Conceptual Physics” P. G. Hewitt. Addison Wesley Longman. 2002.
Reading «University Physics, Vol.II» H.D. Young, Addison-Wesley Pub. Co. 1992.
Fundamental University Physics. Alonso – Finn. Addison-Wesley Pub. Co.
“Physics” Resnick, Halliday, Krane, (4th ed.) John Wiley & Sons, Inc. N.Y. (1992).

NME494 Physics Education

Course Aims and objectives of Teaching Science.
Contents Methods of Teaching Science (modern trends).
Teaching Aids. Planning Science Lessons.
Science laboratories. Apparatus and Equipment.
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 Co-curricular activities in Science. Correlation in Science.
Evaluation.
Life Long Learning and Physics Teacher Education
Recommended Κ. Ραβάνη: «Εισαγωγή στη Διδακτική των Φυσικών Επιστημών»
Reading M. Matthews: "Διδάσκοντας Φυσικές Επιστήμες"
Δ. Κολιόπουλου: «Θέματα διδακτικής Φυσικών Επιστημών». Εκδ. Μεταίχμιο.2004
M.S. Yadav: "Teaching of Science". Publ. Ltd. 1992. New Delhi

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