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PHYSICS 331
: Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics2025 Semester One (1253)
Advanced topics in classical mechanics and electromagnetism, including variational and least action principles in mechanics, the physical basis of magnetism, and the four-vector treatment of special relativity and electromagnetism.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 231, 15 points from PHYSICS 202, 261 and 15 points from PHYSICS 211, MATHS 253, 260, ENGSCI 211
Restriction: PHYSICS 315, 325
Restriction: PHYSICS 315, 325
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PHYSICS 332
: Fluid Mechanics2025 Semester One (1253)
Surveys fluid mechanics using the Navier-Stokes equations, covering Newtonian and simple non-Newtonian fluids, and examples from soft condensed matter. Different flow regimes will be studied, from small-scale laminar flows to large-scale turbulent and potential flows, and flows in rotating frames of reference. Applications range from microfluidics to geophysical fluids. Numerical approaches and computational tools will be introduced.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 231 and 15 points from PHYSICS 211, MATHS 253, 260, ENGSCI 211
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PHYSICS 333
: Lasers and Electromagnetic Waves2025 Semester Two (1255)
Surveys the basic principles of lasers and explains how the behaviour and propagation of light can be understood in terms of electromagnetic waves described by Maxwell’s equations. The theory and applications of several key optical components will be described, including lasers and resonators.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 202, 261 and 15 points from PHYSICS 211, MATHS 253, 260, ENGSCI 211
Restriction: PHYSICS 326
Restriction: PHYSICS 326
429
PHYSICS 334
: Statistical Physics and Condensed Matter2025 Semester One (1253)
Covers statistical physics and condensed matter physics, and describes how macroscopic properties of physical systems arise from microscopic dynamics. Topics in statistical physics include temperature, the partition function and connections with classical thermodynamics. Topics in condensed matter physics include crystal structures, phonons, electronic band theory, and semiconductors.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 231, 15 points from PHYSICS 203, 251 and 15 points from PHYSICS 211, MATHS 253, 260, ENGSCI 211
Restriction: PHYSICS 315, 354
Restriction: PHYSICS 315, 354
430
PHYSICS 335
: Quantum Mechanics2025 Semester Two (1255)
Develops non-relativistic quantum mechanics with applications to the physics of atoms and molecules and to quantum information theory. Topics include the Stern-Gerlach effect, spin-orbit coupling, Bell’s inequalities, interactions of atoms with light, and the interactions of identical particles.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 203, 251 and 15 points from PHYSICS 211, MATHS 253, 260, ENGSCI 211
Restriction: PHYSICS 350
Restriction: PHYSICS 350
431
PHYSICS 340
: Electronics and Signal Processing2025 Semester One (1253)
Electronics and digital signal processing with a strong emphasis on practical circuit design and data acquisition techniques. Topics will be selected from: linear circuit theory, analytical and numeric network analysis, feedback and oscillation, operational amplifier circuits, Fourier theory, sampling theory, digital filter design, and the fast Fourier transform.
Prerequisite: PHYSICS 240 or 244
Restriction: PHYSICS 341 Concurrent enrolment in PHYSICS 390 is recommended
Restriction: PHYSICS 341 Concurrent enrolment in PHYSICS 390 is recommended
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PHYSICS 356
: Particle Physics and Astrophysics2025 Semester Two (1255)
Particle physics topics covered will include relativistic dynamics and application to fundamental particle interactions, the properties of strong, weak and electromagnetic interactions and the particle zoo. Astrophysics topics will include some of the following: the Big Bang, "concordance cosmology", redshifts, theories of dark matter, extra-solar planets, stellar evolution, supernovae, gravitational wave sources, nuclear astrophysics and the origin of the elements.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 231, 15 points from PHYSICS 203, 251 and 15 points from PHYSICS 211, MATHS 253, 260, ENGSCI 211
Concurrent enrolment in PHYSICS 390 is recommended
Restriction: PHYSICS 355
Restriction: PHYSICS 355
433
PHYSICS 390
: Experimental Physics2025 Semester Two (1255)
Covers advanced experimental techniques, giving students choices between a wide range of classic physics experiments and open-ended investigations of physical phenomena.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261
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PHYSICS 390
: Experimental Physics2025 Semester One (1253)
Covers advanced experimental techniques, giving students choices between a wide range of classic physics experiments and open-ended investigations of physical phenomena.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261
435
PHYSICS 399
: Capstone: Physics2025 Semester Two (1255)
Students will undertake experimental, observational, computational and numerical investigations of key physical phenomena, working individually and in groups, producing both written and oral reports.
Prerequisite: 30 points from PHYSICS 201-261 and 30 points from PHYSICS 309-356
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PHYSICS 399
: Capstone: Physics2025 Semester One (1253)
Students will undertake experimental, observational, computational and numerical investigations of key physical phenomena, working individually and in groups, producing both written and oral reports.
Prerequisite: 30 points from PHYSICS 201-261 and 30 points from PHYSICS 309-356
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PHYSICS 624
: Mechanics and Electrodynamics2025 Semester One (1253)
Advanced topics in classical mechanics and electromagnetism, including variational and least action principles in mechanics, the physical basis of magnetism, and the four-vector treatment of special relativity and electromagnetism. Advanced Laboratory work is included in relevant topics.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Restriction: PHYSICS 331
Restriction: PHYSICS 331
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PHYSICS 625
: Lasers and Electromagnetic Waves2025 Semester Two (1255)
Surveys the basic principles of lasers and explains how the behaviour and propagation of light can be understood in terms of electromagnetic waves described by Maxwell’s equations. The theory and applications of several key optical components will be described, including lasers and resonators. Advanced Laboratory work is included in relevant topics.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Restriction: PHYSICS 333
Restriction: PHYSICS 333
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PHYSICS 626
: Quantum Physics2025 Semester Two (1255)
Develops non-relativistic quantum mechanics with applications to the physics of atoms and molecules and to quantum information theory. Topics include the Stern-Gerlach effect, spin-orbit coupling, Bell’s inequalities, interactions of atoms with light, and the interactions of identical particles. Advanced Laboratory work is included in relevant topics.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Restriction: PHYSICS 335
Restriction: PHYSICS 335
440
PHYSICS 691A
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2025 Semester Two (1255)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
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PHYSICS 691A
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2025 Semester One (1253)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
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PHYSICS 691B
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2025 Semester One (1253)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
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PHYSICS 691B
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2025 Summer School (1250)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
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PHYSICS 703
: Advanced Quantum Mechanics2025 Semester One (1253)
An advanced development of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics in the Dirac formulation is presented. Emphasis is placed on the simplicity and generality of the formal structure, lifting the reliance of introductory courses on wave mechanics.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
445
PHYSICS 715
: Directed Study2025 Semester One (1253)
Enrolment requires approval of the Head of Department and the choice of subject will depend on staff availability or on the needs of particular students.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
446
PHYSICS 741
: Advanced Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics2025 Semester One (1253)
Develops and deepens students’ knowledge and understanding of advanced topics in classical mechanics and electromagnetism, including variational and least action principles in mechanics, the physical basis of magnetism; and the four-vector treatment of special relativity and electromagnetism.
Restriction: PHYSICS 331, 705
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PHYSICS 742
: Advanced Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter2025 Semester One (1253)
Advanced concepts in statistical mechanics and condensed matter. Topics to be covered include the theory of magnetism, mean field theory, the Ising model, superconductivity, phase transitions, complex systems, and networks.
Restriction: PHYSICS 708
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PHYSICS 743
: Waves and Potentials2025 Semester One (1253)
Presents the universal mathematical physics of waves and potential fields and discusses related applications. Topics include derivations and solutions for electromagnetic and elastic wave equations, propagation of waves in media, reflection and transmission of waves at interfaces, guided waves in geophysics and optics, and fundamentals of potential theory.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PHYSICS 746
: Relativistic Quantum Mechanics and Field Theory2025 Semester Two (1255)
Examines quantum field theory. Covers the relativistic generalisations of the Schrödinger equation and many-particle quantum mechanics, quantum electrodynamics is explored using Feynman diagram techniques. Extensions of scalar field theory to include path integrals, statistical field theory, broken symmetry, renormalisation and the renormalisation group.
Restriction: PHYSICS 706, 755
450
PHYSICS 748
: General Relativity2025 Semester Two (1255)
Discusses Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity with application to astrophysical problems, drawn from black hole physics, gravitational waves, cosmology, astrophysical lensing and solar system and terrestrial tests of the theory. The course includes the mathematical background needed to describe curved spacetimes in arbitrary coordinate systems and the covariant description of fundamental physical relationships.
No pre-requisites or restrictions