PHS3342

Applied physics

(SCI)

Dr Trevor Hicks

12 points + An average of 4.5 x 1-hour lectures, one tutorial and 5.5 hours of laboratory work per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: 16 points of appropriate second-year physics + MAT2030 and MAT2040 or MAT2072 are recommended

Synopsis: (1) Photonics: Light optics and solid state physics, light modulation, system components, optical waveguides, fibre optics communication. (2) Advanced instrumentation: Discrete signal properties, digital signal processing, sampling and aliasing, analogue filters and digital filters, spectroscopy. The other two units may be selected from a range of third-year units taught by the department, after consultation with the subject coordinator. In addition students will attend a six-hour unit /Professional studies 20.

Assessment: Examinations (4 x 1.5 hours): 64% + Laboratory work and assignments: 36%