PHS1842

Physics for the environment

(ENG)

D R Mills

4 points + 24 lecture hours and 24 laboratory hours + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: VCE Physics 3/4 or ENG1801

Synopsis: This subject provides the physical principles and instrument systems for detection and monitoring. Electromagnetic radiation; ray and wave optics; optical systems; lasers, scattering of light, LIDAR. Interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter; absorption; photoelectric detectors. Nuclear radiation; detection; shielding and safety; tracing and other radioisotope methods. Energy sources, solar and nuclear energy, nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear waste. Instrumentation including filters, amplifiers; transducers for temperature, light and sound; doppler velocitometry; infrared imaging.

Assessment: Examination: 60% + Laboratory: 25% + Tests: 15%