Physics
Associate Professor Peter Wells
4 points * 2.5 hours lecture/problem classes per week and a total of four 2.5-hour laboratory classes * First semester * Clayton
This subject consists of the `Introduction to quantum mechanics' unit from PHS2011 (see above) and the `Statistical physics' unit from PHS2081 in the Faculty of Engineering.
Assessment
Examinations (2 x 1.5 hrs): 80% * Laboratory work: 20%
Prescribed texts
Eisberg R M and Resnick R Quantum physics of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei and particles 2nd edn, Wiley, 1985