Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will be able to solve simple examples of Schrödinger's wave equation; appreciate the role of quantum mechanics to physical systems; understand the role of statistical mechanics in explaining transport behaviour in solid state physics; understand the basics of the band structure of solids and the occurrence of insulators, conductors and semi-conductors; perform a series of measurements on experiments related to the above topics; write up experimental reports presenting results and analysing and discussing them.
Synopsis 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 hours): 80% + Laboratory work: 20%