Physics
Associate Professor Peter Wells
4 points * 2 hours lecture/problem classes and one 2.5-hour laboratory class per week * Second semester * Clayton
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will be able to understand the use of quantum numbers and Pauli's principle in labelling energy levels; calculate the energy levels for a simple harmonic oscillator; understand how spectroscopic notation is used in multi-electron systems; explain nuclear structure models and how radio-active decay schemes are characterised; 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 `Quantum physics' and `Atomic and nuclear physics' units from PHS2022 (see above).
Assessment Examinations (2 x 1.5 hours): 67% * Laboratory work: 33%
Prescribed texts
Eisberg R M and Resnick R Quantum physics of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei and particles 2nd edn, Wiley, 1985
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