PHYSICS OF QUANTUM MATTER
PHY3PQM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore fundamental quantum physics and apply it to solve problems involving the electronic and thermal properties of matter. You will further develop concepts in classical and modern physics previously considered in PHY2CLP and PHY2MOD. This subject is one of four such subjects at third year level that together constitute the physics major in the Bachelor of Science.
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Alex Schenk
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: MAT2LAL AND MAT2VCA AND PHY2CLP
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHY5PQA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Elements of Quantum Optics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Meystre, Pierre, Sargent, Murray
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Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
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Introductory Quantum Optics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Christopher Gerry and Peter Knight
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Introduction to the Structure of Matter: A Course in Modern Physics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: John J. Brehm and William J. Mullin
Year: 1985
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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Russell Anderson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Six 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2-hour end of semester written exam (2000 word equiv | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Four written assignments (1800 word equiv)Solutions to short essay questions including mathematical analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One computational assignment (700 word equiv)Marks will be awarded for both the appropriateness of the program design and quality of in-line documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alex Schenk
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Six 3.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2-hour end of semester written exam (2000 word equiv | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Four written assignments (1800 word equiv)Solutions to short essay questions including mathematical analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One computational assignment (700 word equiv)Marks will be awarded for both the appropriateness of the program design and quality of in-line documentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3 |