PHYSICS OF QUANTUM MATTER
PHY3PQM
2021
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.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlex Schenk
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesMAT2VCA AND MAT2LAL AND PHY2CLP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPHY5PQA
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Learning resources
Introductory Quantum Optics
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AuthorChristopher Gerry and Peter Knight
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PublisherCambridge University Press
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Introduction to the Structure of Matter: A Course in Modern Physics
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AuthorJohn J. Brehm and William J. Mullin
Year1985
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PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
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Elements of Quantum Optics
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AuthorMeystre, Pierre, Sargent, Murray
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PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJarett Boorn
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) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Four written assignments (1800 word equiv) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One computational assignment (700 word equiv) | Assignment | Individual | No | 10 | SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAlex 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) | Central exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Four written assignments (1800 word equiv) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One computational assignment (700 word equiv) | Assignment | Individual | No | 10 | SILO3 |