ADVANCED ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS

PHY5ANA

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students explore atomic, nuclear, and sub-nuclear structures, radiation physics and nuclear energy. Students develop their experimental and computational skills with a range of laboratory experiments. This subject is available to postgraduate students as part of a group of electives which deepen their knowledge of physics and introduce research-related skills.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Chanh Tran

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Approval from the Department of Physics adviser of studies

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PHY3SCB OR PHY3SCA OR PHY3ANP

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

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

01. Analyse, visualise and solve conceptual and mathematical problems related to the behaviour of matter as described by atomic and nuclear physics.

02. Critically review and analyse research data in an ethical manner and interpret the results with reference to the scientific literature in order to develop appropriate conclusions and convey these in an appropriate manner in a written report.

03. Design and perform experiments related to atomic and nuclear physics using standard physics laboratory techniques, equipment and software which produce conclusive and accurate results.

04. Describe and explain, in appropriate written and verbal style, the findings from laboratory experiments performed by the student. Answer verbal queries about the findings as presented in the context of atomic and nuclear physics.

05. Collaborate, in pairs, to complete laboratory experiments and prepare and deliver the oral component of the laboratory assessment. Ethically distinguish between collaborative and individual work.

06. Describe the recent developments in the fields of atomic and nuclear physics and identify areas which constitute interesting research problems. Apply research principles and methods applicable to the field of atomic and nuclear physics.

Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.