Subject description
Special relativity; Lorentz transformations; quantum effects; atomic structure; wave-particle duality; black body radiation; photo-electric effect; bremsstrahlung; Compton effect; X-rays; de Broglie hypothesis, particle diffraction; quantum mechanics; wave packets; uncertainty principle; Schrodinger equation; correspondence principle; particle in a box; wave functions of the hydrogen atom; nuclear particles, decay laws; binding energy; … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
PHY8205 - Advanced Modern Physics
PHY8205 - Advanced Modern Physics
PHYS230 - Intermediate Physics For Joint Majors
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Tutors
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:3 hours lecture, 3 hours practical
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Have an appreciation of the historical observations which could not be explained by 19th Century physics.
2.
Be able to describe the new concepts which provide the basis for our modern understanding of the physical universe.
3.
Be able to make elementary calculations relating to these concepts.
4.
Have a sound foundation for understanding more sophisticated concepts developed in higher level subjects for which this subject is a prerequisite.
Assessment details
Final exam
Assignments
Laboratory based work, both written and experimental.
Group Collaboration report
Forum posts
Weekly Moodle quizzes
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.