Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The aim of this subject is to introduce students to some of the basic physics that underpins a modern university physics course. Practical skills associated with experimental physics are also emphasised during the experimental sessions. At the successful conclusion of this subject students will be able to understand a range of fundamental concepts from the core units of `Nuclear physics' and `Solid state physics'; apply a series of theoretical techniques within this subject core; extend mastery of this core to related subject areas of knowledge of particular interest to the student; perform a series of measurements on experiments related to the above topics; write-up experimental reports presenting results and analysing and discussing them; present a short seminar on the results of a laboratory experiment.
Synopsis This subject is designed for students wishing to combine third-year studies in physics with studies in another subject. It can be taken together with another twelve-point third-year subject, including PHS3142 (Theoretical physics). The subject consists of four units which may be chosen from of the third-year physics units offered by the department. The compulsory units are `Nuclear physics' and `Solid state physics (lattice and electronic properties)'. Students who intend taking honours physics in their fourth year must take the `Quantum mechanics' unit.
Assessment Examinations (4 x 1.5 hours): 67% + Laboratory work: 33%