ADVANCED MODERN PHYSICS
PHY5MOA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
On completion of this subject, students will be able to solve problems in modern physics which provide a basis for further study in physics, engineering or another science. They will use the essential apparatus in a physics laboratory to take and analyse measurements, and understand the vocabulary and concepts of modern physics. Two key areas of modern physics, special relativity and quantum mechanics, are explored. Special relativity involves Einstein's postulates regarding simultaneity, mass-energy equivalence, causality, and electromagnetism. Quantum mechanics involves quantisation, wave-particle duality, expectation values and operators, quantisation of angular momentum and spin. Students will conduct three experimental investigations related to these topics. Students are also provided with a simple research problem solvable by computational methods, and are expected to solve it individually, in consultation with a staff demonstrator.
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
Available as Elective: No
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Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Approval from the Department of Physics adviser of studies
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHY2MOD
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Learning resources
Modern Physics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Tipler, P.A. & Llewellyn, R.A.
Year: 2002
Edition/Volume: 4th Edition
Publisher: W.H. FREEMAN & CO., NEW YORK
ISBN: 716743450
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
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