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1744 (v.3) Structure of Matter 102
Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Wave mechanics. Structure of solids. Free electron theory of metals. Band theory, semiconductors. p-n junctions. Thermal radiation, Planck theory, Compton effect, Photoele ctric effect, Geometrical optics, Optical fiber, Image formation by plane, spherical mirrors and lenses, Optical devices, lasers, Photometry. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of quantization of radiation, Bohr's theory of hydrogen atom and interpretation of atomic spectra, wave functions and Schrodinger's equation, relationships between the quantum numbers, electronic configuration of elements in the periodic table, geometrical optics, optical devices, lasers, photometry and will have gained problem solving skills. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Halliday, D., Resnick, R. and Walker, J., 1997, 'Fundamentals of Physics', Wiley, New York. Ohanian, H., 1989, 'Physics', Norton, New York. Giancoli, D. C., 1998, 'Physics - Principles with applications', Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River. Feynman, R. P., Leighton, R. B. and Sands, M., 1963, 'The Feynman Lecture on Physics', Addison Wesley, Reading. Young and Freeman, 'University Physics'. |
Unit Texts: | Serway, R. A. & Beichner, R., 1992, 'Physics for Scientists and Engineers', Saunders, Philadelphia. (5th Edition with Modern Physics) |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 20%. On-course test 15%. Final Examination 65%. |
Field of Education: | 10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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