phy5moa advanced modern physics

ADVANCED MODERN PHYSICS

PHY5MOA

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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.

SchoolMolecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorChanh Tran

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Approval from the Department of Physics adviser of studies

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsPHY2MOD

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Modern Physics

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorTipler, P.A. & Llewellyn, R.A.

Year2002

Edition/Volume4th Edition

PublisherW.H. FREEMAN & CO., NEW YORK

ISBN716743450

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Diagrammatically represent, analyse and / or solve conceptual and mathematical problems related to modern physics.

02. Use accurate terminology and appropriate units to describe physical phenomena related to modern physics.

03. Perform experiments related to modern physics using standard physics laboratory techniques, equipment and software and assess the data to check for inappropriate, irrelevant or spurious results.

04. Explain and interpret laboratory results in the context of modern physics.

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

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

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