PHS2051

Physics

Associate Professor Peter Wells

4 points
* Two 1-hour lecture/problem classes per week and one 4-hour laboratory class per fortnight
* First semester
* Clayton

Objectives On the completion of this subject students will be able to solve simple examples of Schr[sinvcircumflex]dinger's wave equation; appreciate the role of quantum mechanics to physical systems; understand the way x-ray diffraction can identify crystal structure, apply the effect of a lattice to the free electron model and draw the reduced and extended zone schemes; use band theory to state the difference between conductors, insulators an semiconductors; 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 two units from PHS2011: `Quantum physics' and `Solid state physics'.

Assessment Examinations (2x1.5 hours): 67%
* Laboratory work: 33%

Prescribed texts

Serway R A Modern physics 2nd edn, Harcourt Brace, 1997