ADVANCED PHYSICS OF QUANTUM MATTER
PHY5PQA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students explore fundamental quantum physics and its application to understanding the electronic and thermal properties of matter. Students develop their experimental and computational skills with a range of laboratory experiments. This unit is available to postgraduate students as part of a group of electives which deepen their knowledge of physics and introduce research-related skills.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Chris Pakes
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Approval from the Department of Physics adviser of studies
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHY3SCA, PHY3SCB, PHY3PQM
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Chris Pakes
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
Two 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hour Exam comprising short-answer questions | Students must pass the laboratory and tutorial component to pass the unit | 60 |
| 5 assignments comprising approximately 5 pages of mathematical solutions, including diagrams | 20 | |
| One report on research problem (3000 words) | 10 | |
| Two oral reports on laboratory activities | 3 | |
| Two written reports on laboratory activities (approx 1500 words each) | 7 |