1744 (v.3) Structure of Matter 102

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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.
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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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)
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 20%. On-course test 15%. Final Examination 65%.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y