Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Phonon formalism, prediction of thermal properties. Band theory of solids, behaviour of semiconductors. Fermi surface description of metals. Superconductivity. Dielectrics and ferroelectrics, magnetism, diamagnetism, paramagnestism, ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism. Magnetic resonance. Defects and disorder in crystals, dislocations, surface and interface properties. |
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Unit Outcomes: | TBA |
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: | TBA |
Unit Texts: | TBA |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | TBA |
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: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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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