ECTS - University of Pisa
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) | |
| ELEMENTI DI STORIA DELLA FISICA | FIS/08 | LEZIONI | 48 |
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Knowledge The student who successfully completes the course will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of history of science, in particular, physics during two periods, i.e. the XVII century and the XX century. In the first case, the object of study is the work of Galileo Galilei, focused on the astronomical observations during the years 1610, 1611 e 1612 ('Sidereus Nuncius', Lettere Copernicane, various letters, sections of 'il Saggiatore'). The second period is the forth decade of Novecento, and the work is the of Enrico Fermi's discovery of radioactivity induced by means meutrond, new elements,'slow neutron effect', in via Panisperna, and the formidable consequences in the nucleus knowledge. Also the implications in the subsequent applications ti weapons are presented.
The student, also, will have the ability to move himself in the critical evaluation of Galileo contributions in demonstrate the Copernico's hypothesis, the developing of science through the work of Cartesio (Discours de la méthode), Newton and Leibniz, and the continuos contributions of mathematics to development of Science, untill the XX century.
Assessment criteria of knowledge The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology. During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and be able to discuss the reading matter thoughtfully and with propriety of expression.
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology. During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and be able to discuss the reading matter thoughtfully and with propriety of expression.
Methods:
Si richiede una buona conoscenza della fisica di base acquisita nel bienio; una conoscenza basica della matematica. Conoscenze a livello liceale di Storia e di Filosofia.
It is strongly recomended a good knowledge of basic physics acquired during the courses of the first and second years; also a good basic knowlwdge of mathematics is required.
A good knowledge of History and Phylosophy aquired in secondary school is sufficent.
E' opportuno uno spiccato interesse per la storia ed evoluzione del pensiero scientifico, con particlare riferimento del periodo a partire dalla Rivoluzione Scientifica del sec. XVII-XVIII.
It is strongly recomended a continous interest towards the development of scientific thinking, specifically referred to the Scientific Revolution, from XVII e XVIII centiries.
Il corso viene svolto mediante la presentazione di lezioni-seminario articolate su presentazioni PPT che fungono da supporto per la lettura e discussione dei testi, delle immagini e dei grafici. Durante il Corso sono stati forniti agli studenti per via telematica una trentina di documenti di approfondimento, sia articoli originali, sia di carattere storico, sia commenti di storici della fisica e dlla scienza in generale. L'esame consiste in un colloquio (fatto in remoto in ottemperanza alle attuali disposizioni rettoriali ...) al quale si arriva dopo la presentazione di un breve elaborato scritto (pdf) che il candidato deve preparare e presentare alcuni giorni prima dell'orale; l'elaborato verte su un argomento di Storia della Fisica, nell'accezione più generale, scelto dal candidato. Con la discussione dell'elaborato ha inizio l'esame orale che prosegue con alcune domande sul programma (durata: c.a. un'ora)
The course is carried out through the presentation of seminar lectures articulated
on PPT presentations that act as a support for the reading and discussion of the texts,
images and graphics. During the course, students were provided electronically with
about thirty in-depth documents, both original and historical articles, and comments
from historians of physics and science in general. The exam consists of an interview
(done remotely in compliance with the current rectorial provisions ...) which is reached
after the presentation of a short written paper (pdf) that the candidate must prepare
and present a few days before the oral exam; the paper focuses on a topic of History
of Physics, in the most general sense, chosen by the candidate. The oral exam begins
with the discussion of the paper and continues with some questions on the program
(duration: about one hour)
Delivery: face to face, or otherwise, if necessary, in remote sessions.
Learning activities:
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
Per i dettagli delle lezioni si consulti la pagina-docente relativa al Corso:
https://unimap.unipi.it/registri/dettregistriNEW.php?re=3296331::::&ri=5173
Backgound of the ancient knowledge in astronomics: prehistory, Greeks, Egyptians, Babylonians, etc. - hystorical background of the Galileo'age - Galileo astronomical works (Sidereus Nuncius, lettere copernicane... - the birth of Scientific method - Renes Descartes: Discours de la méthode - the developing of mathematics contributions in science: Newton, Leibnitz. - Enrico Fermi's work: roman period, Manhattan Project, after the II World War. - elements of History of science: Thomas Kuhn work
For details:
https://unimap.unipi.it/registri/dettregistriNEW.php?re=3296331::::&ri=5173
Necessari:
G.Galilei, Sidereus Nuncius (Edizione commentata ad esempio, Marsilio Editore, commento di Battistini), Lettere Copernicane, Il Saggiatore (only selected sctions), various letters; - Reneè Descartes, Discours de la méthode (selected sections) - Enrico Fermi's selected papers (Il Nuovo Cimento, Nature, La Ricerca scientifica).
Una selezione fortemente raccomandata (suggerita e indicata esplicitamente nel programma delle lezioni) da:
Lucio Russo, The forgotten revolution - Thomas Kuhn, The structure of scientific revolution - MIchael Hoskin, The history of astronomy - Le scienze, biographies of: Galilei, Keplero, Newton, Descartes, Fermi.
Mandatory:
G.Galilei, Sidereus Nuncius (Edizione commentata ad esempio, Marsilio Editore, commento di Battistini), Lettere Copernicane, Il Saggiatore (only selected sctions), various letters; - Reneè Descartes, Discours de la méthode (selected sections) - Enrico Fermi's selected papers (Il Nuovo Cimento, Nature, La Ricerca scientifica).
Strongly suggested selections from (clearly indicated in lessons program):
Lucio Russo, The forgotten revolution - Thomas Kuhn, The structure of scientific revolution - MIchael Hoskin, The history of astronomy - Le scienze, biographies of: Galilei, Keplero, Newton, Descartes, Fermi.
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