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Offered in Semester: 1
This is one of two lecture modules that are compulsory for students
undertaking a major in Physics.
The other is Quantum Mechanics.
The lectures cover the classical theory of electromagnetism and introduce
Maxwell's equations in their differential form. The textbook is
Introduction to Electrodynamics (Third Edition) by David
J. Griffiths, and all students will be expected to have access to a copy.
This book will also be used as a reference book for the Physics Honours
course on ``Advanced Electromagnetic Theory''.
For more details see the Module Outlines for Normal and Advanced.
The units that include this lecture module are listed in the Table at the top of this page.
Lecturers: Dr Zdenka Kuncic (Normal) and
Assoc. Prof. Tim Bedding (Advanced).
Prerequisites: PHYS (2011 or 2911 or 2001 or 2901) and
PHYS (2012 or 2912 or 2002 or 2902) (Credit or better for entry to the
Advanced level); and MATH (2061 or 2961 or 2067).
Offered in Semester: 1
Nanoscience is the study of the behaviour of light and matter as they
interact with structures that have features on nanometre scales. Creating
these structures requires methods for manipulating matter on these scales,
and there are two approaches. The first involves direct manipulation
(`nanomachining') using methods such as lithography, Atomic Force
Microscopy (AFM) and Focussed Ion Beams (FIBs). The second exploits
self-assembly processes such as crystal growth, protein folding and phase
segregation. These techniques can be applied to the fabrication and
operation of devices in areas such as nanoelectronics, quantum computing
and photonic crystals.
For more details see the Module
Outline.
The units that include this lecture module are listed in the Table at the top of this page.
Lecturers: Prof. David McKenzie, Dr Vicki Keast & Prof. Ben
Eggleton.
Prerequisites: PHYS (2011 or 2911 or 2001 or 2901) and
PHYS (2012 or 2912 or 2002 or 2902) (Credit or better for entry to the
Advanced level).
Offered in Semester: 1 in 2006, 2 in 2007
These lectures introduce students to some aspects of modern optics, using
the laser to illustrate the application and importance of the topics that
are covered. These include: electromagnetic wave propagation, reflection
and transmission, spontaneous and stimulated emission, dispersion and
optical properties of matter, rate equation analysis of lasers, Gaussian
beam propagation, diffraction theory, anisotropic media, nonlinear optics.
Note that the Electromagnetism lectures are assumed
knowledge, which is why Optics is scheduled for the second half of the
semester.
The units that include this lecture module are listed in the Table at the top of this page.
Lecturer: Prof. Martijn De Sterke.
Prerequisites: PHYS (2011 or 2911 or 2001 or 2901) and PHYS (2012 or 2912 or 2002 or 2902)
(Credit or better for entry to the Advanced level).
Assumed Knowledge: Electromagnetism at Senior Physics level;
MATH (2061 or 2961 or 2067).
 Important change for next year: Optics and Plasma
Physics will swap. That is, in 2007, Optics will be offered in Semester 2
and Plasma Physics will be offered in Semester 1. This change will not
occur until next year (Semester 1, 2007).
| Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics |
Offered in Semester: 1
These lectures provide a formal introduction to classical
equilibrium thermodynamics, including chemical reactions, phases, and
electric and magnetic fields, and an introduction to the principles of
statistical mechanics.
For more details see the Module
Outline and the list of topics
covered.
The units that include this lecture module are listed in the Table at the top of this page.
Lecturer: Prof. Don Melrose.
Prerequisites: PHYS (2011 or 2911 or 2001 or 2901) and PHYS (2012 or 2912 or 2002 or 2902) (Credit or
better for entry to the Advanced level).
Offered in Semester: 1
These lectures will cover applications of physics to biological systems,
including topics such as molecular biology, structure and properties of
polymers and proteins, thermodynamics of cells, transport of biomolecules,
excitation of nerve impulses, and computer simulations of biological
systems.
For more details see the Module Outline.
The units that include this lecture module are listed in the Table at the top of this page.
Lecturer: Dr Serdar Kuyucak.
Prerequisites: PHYS (2011 or 2911 or 2001 or 2901) and
PHYS (2012 or 2912 or 2002 or 2902) (Credit or better for entry to the
Advanced level).
Assumed Knowledge: Thermodynamics at Senior Physics level.
Offered in Semester: 2
This is one of two lecture modules that are compulsory for students
undertaking a major in Physics.
The other is Electromagnetism.
These lectures cover the fundamental concepts and formalism of quantum
dynamics, and the application to angular momentum and symmetry in quantum
mechanics. The textbook for the Advanced stream is Introductory Quantum
Mechanics (Fourth Edition) by Richard L. Liboff, and all students will
be expected to have access to a copy. This book will also be used as a
reference book for the Physics Honours course on ``Advanced Quantum
Mechanics.'' There is no required textbook for the Normal stream; the
recommended reference book is Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules,
Solids, Nuclei, and Particles (Second Edition) by Robert Eisberg and
Robert Resnick.
For more details see the Module Outlines for Normal and Advanced.
The units that include this lecture module are listed in the Table at the top of this page.
Lecturers: Assoc. Prof. Brian James (Normal) and
Dr Joe Khachan (Advanced).
Prerequisites: PHYS (2011 or 2911 or 2001 or 2901) and
PHYS (2012 or 2912 or 2002 or 2902) (Credit or better for entry to the
Advanced level); and MATH (2061 or 2961 or 2067).
Offered in Semester: 2 in 2006, 1 in 2007
These lectures introduce the basic concepts of modern physics of plasmas
and ionized gases. Ionized gaseous matter, which is a collection of charged
and neutral particles, is the main constituent of the Universe and is a
cause of a vast variety of astrophysical, space and terrestrial
phenomena. The course details how unique and unusual fundamental properties
of plasmas and ionized gases can explain such phenomena and translate into
existing and future industrial applications including nuclear fusion
energy, materials synthesis and modification, environmental remediation,
aerospace, nano- and biomedical technologies.
Note that the Electromagnetism lectures are
assumed knowledge for this course.
For more details see the Module
Outline.
The units that include this lecture module are listed in the Table at the top of this page.
Lecturer: Dr Kostya Ostrikov.
Prerequisites: PHYS (2012 or 2912 or 2002 or 2902) and either PHYS (2011 or 2911 or 2001 or
2901) or PHYS (2013 or 2913 or 2001 or 2901) (Credit or better for entry to the Advanced level).
Assumed Knowledge: Electromagnetism at Senior Physics level;
MATH (2061 or 2961 or 2067).
Important change for next year: Optics and Plasma
Physics will swap. That is, in 2007, Optics will be offered in Semester 2
and Plasma Physics will be offered in Semester 1. This change will not
occur until next year (Semester 1, 2007).
Offered in Semester: 2
These lectures cover the theoretical underpinning and properties of
condensed matter, specifically the physics of solids. Semiconductors are
investigated in detail, considering recent discoveries and new developments
in nanotechnology and lattice dynamics.
For more details see the Module
Outline.
The units that include this lecture module are listed in the Table at the top of this page.
Lecturers: Prof. David McKenzie & Dr Nigel Marks.
Prerequisites: PHYS (2012 or 2912 or 2002 or 2902) and either PHYS (2011 or 2911 or 2001 or
2901) or PHYS (2013 or 2913 or 2001 or 2901) (Credit or better for entry to the Advanced level).
Assumed Knowledge: Quantum Mechanics at Senior Physics level.
Offered in Semester: 2
These lectures cover the basic constituents of matter, such as quarks and
leptons, examining their fundamental properties and interactions, and their
origin at the creation of the universe.
For more details see the Module
Outline.
The units that include this lecture module are listed in the Table at the top of this page.
Lecturer: Dr Kevin Varvell.
Prerequisites: PHYS (2012 or 2912 or 2002 or 2902) and
PHYS (2013 or 2913 or 2001 or 2901) (Credit or better for entry to the
Advanced level).
Offered in Semester: 2
These lectures explore astrophysical environments inside stars and beyond
(e.g., the interstellar medium, the intergalactic medium and galaxies
themselves) and focus on one of the most important physical processes in
astrophysics: the transport of radiative energy.
For more details see the Module Outline.
The units that include this lecture module are listed in the Table at the top of this page.
Lecturer: Dr Zdenka Kuncic.
Prerequisites: PHYS (2012 or 2912 or 2002 or 2902) and
PHYS (2013 or 2913 or 2001 or 2901) (Credit or better for entry to the
Advanced level).
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