8361 (v.5) Physics 221

Area:

Department of Applied Physics

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1737 (v.3) Particles and Waves 101 or any previous version
AND
1744 (v.3) Structure of Matter 102 or any previous version
AND
1745 (v.5) Physical Measurements 102 or any previous version
AND
7063 (v.6) Mathematics 102 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Waves and vibrations - review of simple harmonic motion. Damped simple harmonic motion, non-linear systems. Forced oscillations, transient and steady state terms. Coupled oscillations, normal modes of vibration. Transverse waves, reflection and transmission coefficients. Longitudinal waves. Radiation physics - Detection methods, gas filled detectors. ionisation chamber, proportional counter, GM counter, dead time, quenching. Scintillation counters, semiconductor devices [Ge(Li), Si(Li). Detection efficiency, energy resolution. Spectroscopy, pulse height analysis, nuclear spectroscopy, application to mineral exploration and medical diagnosis. Measurement statistics. Radioanalytical techniques, use of radioactive tracers in medical imaging, industrial processes, biological studies. Non-destructive elemental analysis using, charge particle activation, PIXE, applications to - surface concentration, depth profile analysis. X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, X-ray diffraction Radiation dosimetry. Roentgen, Gray,Sievert, Exposure measurement, free air ionization chamber, Air wall chambers, thermoluminescent dosimetry, radiation hazards, ICRP recommendations.

** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **

Field of Education:

10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

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