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305415 (v.1) Physics 102



 

Area:

Department of Applied Physics

Contact Hours:

4.0

Credits:

25.0

Workshop:

2 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    302804 (v.1) Physics 101 or any previous version
    OR
    1737 (v.3) Particles and Waves 101 or any previous version
    OR
    1738 (v.4) Physical Measurements 101 or any previous version
Wave mechanics. Structure of solids. Free electron theory of metals. Band theory. Semiconductors, P-n junctions. Photovoltaics. Thermal radiation, Planck theory, Compton effect. Photo electric effect. Kinetic theory of gases, temperature and entropy, specific heat. The nucleus, radioactivity. Nuclear models, fission, fusion. Equivalent circuits. Capacitative and inductive circuits. Phase relationships. Phasor diagrams. Resonant circuits. Series and parallel. Selectivity. 'j' notation. Calculations in LCR circuits. Filter circuits. Transients in LR, CR circuits, AC measurements. Experimental Physics and data analysis.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2003Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

- Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
- Central External refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area.


 
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