Physics in Higher Education
V. 17, N 1, 2011
The contents

3 Quantum Mechanics and Optics: II. Role of Optical Analogies in Elaboration of Quantum Mechanics and Backward Influence of Quantum Mechanics on Modern Optics
V.N. Khilmanovich, S.V. Gaponenko, S.V. Zhukovsky
16 Diagnostics of Verbal Information Cognitive Processing Quality in Solving Physics Problems
A.A. Gilev
28 Mathematical Model "Knowledge – Abilities – Skills" (on an Example of Teaching of Physics at Technical University)
R.A. Brazhe, A.A. Grishina
37 Training Investigation of the Beta Rays Field of an Extensive Thick Layer of Radiation Source
V.A. Belyanin
47 Studying Earth’s Magnetic Field in the Laboratory Workshop of Department of Physics MISIS. Part 2. Experimental Technique
S.M. Kurashev
59 Webcam Use to Increase the Clarity of the Experiments on Physics
N.K. Khannanov, S.V. Khomenko, M.M. Sazonov, O.A. Povalyaev
68 Investigations of Spectral Dependences for Optical Absorption of Nonlinear Crystals in a Laboratory Physical Experiment
S.M. Shandarov, M.G. Kisteneva, A.S. Akrestina, S.V. Smirnov, Yu.F. Kargin
75 Use of Step-by-step Engines in Executive Mechanisms of Computerized. Laboratory Installations on Optics
O.P. Matveev, E.E. Fiskind
80 Studying of Process of Distribution of the Flat Electromagnetic Waves (Energy Carrying over)
A.G. Glushchenko, E.P. Zaharchenko
84 The Specification of Courses of Computer Simulation for Technical Students
M.L. Zayats, S.E. Popov, D.F. Teregulov
91 Remote Support for Teaching Physics in Pedagogical University
S.A. Smirnov
96 The Polarization Control Possibility of Non-Linear Optical Atomic Response
A.V. Andreev, S.Yu. Stremoukhov, O.A. Shoutova
102 Modeling Method in a Laboratory Course (Master Program "Modern Natural-Science Education")
M.Yu. Korolev, E.B. Petrova
115 Abstracts
120 Information

Quantum Mechanics and Optics: II. Role of Optical Analogies in Elaboration of Quantum Mechanics and Backward Influence of Quantum Mechanics on Modern Optics
V. N. Khilmanovich1, S.V. Gaponenko2, S.V. Zhukovsky3
1Grodno State Medical University (Department of medical and biological physics, lecturer), Grodno, Belarus, e-mail: valentine-gr@yandex.ru
2B. I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (head of the Laboratory of Nano-optics, professor, doctor of physics and mathematics), Minsk, Belarus (220072, Nezavisimosti Ave 68), e-mail: s.gaponenko@ifanbel.bas-net.by
3B. I. Stepanov Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (Laboratory of Nano-optics, researcher, candidate of physics and mathematics), Minsk, Belarus (220072, Nezavisimosti Ave 68)

The role of wave optics in elaboration of quantum mechanics is traced as well as the backward process, namely a transfer to optics of quantum mechanics results obtained when analyzing electron properties in complicated potentials. This transfer stimulates to large extent development of nanophotonics nowadays.
Key words: wave optics, elaboration of quantum mechanics, historical aspects, tunneling
effect, frustrated total internal reflection, Fabry–Perot interferometer, nanophotonics.

Diagnostics of Verbal Information Cognitive Processing Quality in Solving Physics Problems
A.A. Gilev
Samara State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering;
e-mail: algil@mail.ru , 194 Molodogvardeyskaya st., Samara 443001

There have been considered the results of diagnostics of the level of effecting cognitive operations of analysis, comparison, generalization, and logical reasoning. The measurement results indicate a significant differentiation of students in terms of the quality of cognitive operations in solving physical problems.
Key words: cognitive operations, diagnostics of effecting cognitive operations.

Mathematical Model "Knowledge – Abilities – Skills" (on an Example of Teaching of Physics at Technical University)
R.A. Brazhe, A.A. Grishina
Ulyanovsk State Technical University, e-mail: brazhe@ulstu.ru , alenagrishina83@rambler.ru ;
432027, Ulyanovsk, Severny Venetz st. 32, UlSTU, Department of Physics

The mathematical model permitting to predict a trajectory of student knowledge, abilities and skills accumulation on a level of the group is suggested. The educational plan, working program for training direction and the results of entrance testing are required for operation of the model.
Key words: mathematical model, competence, knowledge, ability, skill.

Training Investigation of the Beta Rays Field of an Extensive Thick Layer of Radiation Source
V.A. Belyanin
Mari State University
424002, Yoshkar-Ola, Kommunisticheskaya St., 44; e-mail: skva12@mail.ru

Experimental investigations of the beta rays field of thick layer plane and cylindrical radiation sources are made. The radiation sources were big extensive areas. As a radioactive radiation source the potassium isotope , that contains KCl-salt. It was demonstrated a possibility of organization of proper physics practical works.
Key words: the beta rays of potassium radioactive isotope , thick layer of plane and cylindrical radiation sources, intensity of radiation field, physics practical works on nuclear physics.

Studying Earth’s Magnetic Field in the New Laboratory Workshop of Department of Physics MISIS. Part 2. Experimental Technique
S.M. Kurashev
National University of Science and Technology "MISIS" (MISIS)
MISIS, 4, Leninsky Avenue, Moscow, 119 049, Russia; e-mail: sku@starnet.ru

Earth’s magnetic field
The exposition is as close to the text of students’ descriptions of the experimental technique at the new laboratory work, created at the Department of Physics MISIS on the basis of equipment provided with by manufacturer PHYWE (Germany)
Key words: earth’s magnetic field; terrestrial magnetism; declination of the Earth’s magnetic field; inclination of the Earth’s magnetic field; horizontal component of the Earth’s magnetic field; vertical component of the Earth’s magnetic field; magnetometer; Helmholtz coils; Hall probe.

Webcam Use to Increase the Clarity of the Experiments on Physics
N.K. Khannanov1, S.V. Khomenko2, M.M. Sazonov2, O.A. Povalyaev2
1Institute of Scientific Information and Monitoring of the Russian Academy of
Education, Chernogolovka, e-mail: khann@dio.ru
2Open Company "Scientific Entertainments", Moscow, e-mail: olegpovalyaev@gmail.com

Several examples of joint use of sensors and webcams are discussed. It allows to enhance the clarity and visibility of the experimental demonstration and to get a number of quantitative parameters of the observed phenomena during the demonstration.
Key words: clear demonstration of physical phenomena, PC in physics teaching, physics experiment, interactive whiteboard, webcam.

Investigations of Spectral Dependences for Optical Absorption of Nonlinear Crystals in a Laboratory Physical Experiment
S.M. Shandarov1, M.G. Kisteneva1, A.S. Akrestina1, S.V. Smirnov1, Yu.F. Kargin2
1State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, Tomsk; e_mail: m_kisteneva@mail.ru
2Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Material Sciences of the Russian Academy of
Sciences, Moscow

The application of laboratory complex used for investigations of spectral dependences for optical absorption of nonlinear and photosensitive crystals during the problem-oriented education of students in the bachelor and master programs "Electronics and microelectronics", "Photonics and optoinformatics" as well as in the diploma specialist one "Electronic devices and equipment" was considered.
Key words: spectral dependence, optical absorption, nonlinear photosensitive materials, sillenite crystals.

Use of Step-by-step Engines in Executive Mechanisms of Computerized. Laboratory Installations on Optics
O.P. Matveev, E.E. Fiskind
Nizhniy Tagil State Social – Pedagogical Academia; e-mail: fiskind@ntspi.ru

The computerized laboratory installation with use of the step-by-step engine as the executive device providing rotation of the analyzer at studying of polarization of light is developed and created. The personal computer is used for generation of the impulses operating the controller of the engine and registration of results.
Key words: the ncomputerized installation; the step-by-step engine;; a personal computer; a microprocessor measuring instrument; polarization of light; law of Malus; the photogauge; a polarizer; the analyzer.

Studying of Process of Distribution of the Flat Electromagnetic Waves (Energy Carrying over)
A.G. Glushchenko, E.P. Zaharchenko
Volga Region State University of Telecommunications and Computer Science,
443090, Samara, the Moscow highway 77, physics dept., Russia
e-mail: gag@psati.ru

Process of distribution of energy of flat electromagnetic waves is considered. It is shown, that at distribution of flat electromagnetic waves energy distribution is observed nonuniform in space.
Key words: electromagnetic waves, Poynting vector, energy transfer.

The Specification of Courses of Computer Simulation for Technical Students
M.L. Zayats, S.E. Popov*, D.F. Teregulov*
Nizhniy Tagil, the Branch of the Urals State University of Railway Transport (in N. Tagil)
*Nizhniy Tagil State Social- Pedagogical Academia; e-mail: s-e-popov@yandex.ru

The subject of the investigation in “Computer simulation” for students of technical specialties. The professionally oriented research project and its discussion can be found here.
Key words: computer simulation; computational experiment; crank mechanism; cinematic analysis.

Remote Support for Teaching Physics in Pedagogical University
S.A. Smirnov
Moscow Pedagogical State University; e-mail: cbteacher@mail.ru

The article discusses the concept of distance support of traditional learning, as well as some of the features of distance learning support physics on the physics faculty of pedagogical university with LMS Moodle.
Key words: higher pedagogical education, physics, blended learning, Moodle.

The Polarization Control Possibility of Non-Linear Optical Atomic Response
A.V. Andreev, S.Yu. Stremoukhov, O.A. Shoutova
Faculty of Physics and International Laser Center of M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State
University, Leninskie Gory, 1, build.2, Moscow 119991 Russia;
e-mail: av-andreev@phys.msu.ru , sustrem@gmail.com , olya.shoutova@gmail.com

We develop a theory of non-resonant response of a single atom with an arbitrary value of electron angular momentum and its relative direction to the electromagnetic field vector polarization. It is shown that the atomic current response has the tensor structure and depends on both atom angular momentum direction and external field polarization vector. Methods of the atomic spectrum response control by external field parameters tuning has been proposed.
Key words: high-harmonics generation, Schrodinger equation, atom in e.m. field, THz emission.

Modeling Method in a Laboratory Course (Master Program "Modern Natural_Science Education")
M.Yu. Korolev, E.B. Petrova
Moscow Pedagogical State University (MPSU), department of physics for natural
faculties, e-mail: maxkor67@mail.ru

A laboratory course structure for the Master program "Modern Natural-Science Education" is described in the article. A characteristic feature of the course is including different modeling methods into the process of performing laboratory works. Laboratory works for students, that are included into the course, are presented as an example in the article.
Key words: education, natural-science laboratory course, modeling method,
mathematical models, masters of education, innovation education technologies.