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1745 (v.5) Physical Measurements 102
Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Workshop: | 1 x 1 Hours Fortnightly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1738 (v.4) Physical Measurements 101 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 7063 (v.5) Mathematics 102
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Syllabus: | Equivalent circuits and Input/output impedance - Thevenin Theorem, Norton equivalent circuit. Magnetic fields and induction - force on a charge and on a current element in a magnetic field, the Hall effect, Sources of magnetic fields, Magnetic flux, Faradays Law and induction, Eddy currents. AC Electricity - inductance, impedance and reactance, phasors, resonance and circuit quality, filter circuits, series and parallel systems, 'j' notation. Solid state and nuclear physics - electronic structure of atoms, band theory of solids and free electron theory of metals, Electrical conduction in semiconductors, nuclear physics. Instruments and applications - CRO - types, use z-asis modulation, double beam and storage CRO, Geiger counters and systems. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to describe the nature and behavior of AC circuits and components, introductory aspects of electromagnetism, inductance and AC circuits and the electrical nature and behavior of semiconductor materials in terms of electron conductivity, energy levels and energy gaps and how they are used in common electrical devices. They will have learnt to set up and test simple AC circuits consisting of multiple loops and power supplies, predict their electrical parameters and compare these to measured values. They will be able to perform a range of mathematical calculations and graphical representation related to the manipulation and interpretation of physical measurements and demonstrate an understanding of the necessity to achieve accuracy and precision when making measurements in the laboratory. They will learn to combine measurement uncertainties to form a final calculated uncertainty for an experimental result, describe the structure and function of commonly used items of physics laboratory equipment and instrumentation and appreciate how they are used in physics laboratory procedures. |
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: | Dorf, R. C., 1989, 'Introduction to Electric Circuits', Wiley, New York. Kirkup, L., 1994, 'Expermental Methods - An Introduction to the Analysis and Presentation of Data', Wiley, Brisbane. |
Unit Texts: | Serway, R. A. & Beichner, R., 1992, 'Physics for Scientists and Engineers', Saunders College, Philadelphia. www.saunderscollege.com/physics/pse/student/ |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments and Chapter Summaries 15%. Laboratory Reports 25%. Mid Semester Test 15%. Nuclear Physics Project 5%. Final Examination 40%. |
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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