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PHS2051

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

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%

Prescribed texts

Beiser A Concepts of modern physics 5th edn, McGraw-Hill, 1995


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