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4151

PHYSICS 334

: Statistical Physics and Condensed Matter
2021 Semester One (1213)
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.
Subject: Physics
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

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4152

PHYSICS 334

: Statistical Physics and Condensed Matter
2020 Semester One (1203)
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.
Subject: Physics
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

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4153

PHYSICS 390

: Experimental Physics
2021 Semester One (1213)
Covers advanced experimental techniques, giving students choices between a wide range of classic physics experiments and open-ended investigations of physical phenomena.
Subject: Physics
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261

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4154

PHYSICS 390

: Experimental Physics
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Covers advanced experimental techniques, giving students choices between a wide range of classic physics experiments and open-ended investigations of physical phenomena.
Subject: Physics
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261

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4155

PHYSICS 390

: Experimental Physics
2020 Semester One (1203)
Covers advanced experimental techniques, giving students choices between a wide range of classic physics experiments and open-ended investigations of physical phenomena.
Subject: Physics
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261

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4156

PHYSICS 399

: Capstone: Physics
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Students will undertake experimental, observational, computational and numerical investigations of key physical phenomena, working individually and in groups, producing both written and oral reports.
Subject: Physics
Prerequisite: 30 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261

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4157

PHYSICS 399

: Capstone: Physics
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Students will undertake experimental, observational, computational and numerical investigations of key physical phenomena, working individually and in groups, producing both written and oral reports.
Subject: Physics
Prerequisite: 30 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261

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4158

PHYSICS 681

: Directed Study
2020 Semester One (1203)
Directed study on a research topic approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
Subject: Physics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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4159

PHYSICS 691

: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project
2020 Summer School (1200)
Subject: Physics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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4160

PHYSICS 691A

: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Subject: Physics
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691

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4161

PHYSICS 691A

: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project
2020 Semester One (1203)
Subject: Physics
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691

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4162

PHYSICS 691B

: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Subject: Physics
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
4163

PHYSICS 691B

: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Subject: Physics
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
4164

PHYSICS 691B

: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Subject: Physics
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
4165

PHYSICS 691B

: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Subject: Physics
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691

Outline is not available yet

4166

PHYSICS 691V

: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project
2025 Semester One (1253)
Subject: Physics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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4167

PHYSICS 691V

: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project
2024 Semester One (1243)
Subject: Physics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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4168

PHYSICS 691V

: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project
2023 Semester One (1233)
Subject: Physics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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4169

PHYSICS 703

: Advanced Quantum Mechanics
2020 Semester One (1203)
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.
Subject: Physics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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4170

PHYSICS 715

: Selected Topics 1
2020 Semester One (1203)
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.
Subject: Physics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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4171

PHYSICS 741

: Advanced Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics
2021 Semester One (1213)
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.
Subject: Physics
Restriction: PHYSICS 331, 705

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4172

PHYSICS 742

: Advanced Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter
2020 Semester One (1203)
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.
Subject: Physics
Restriction: PHYSICS 708

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4173

PHYSICS 743

: Waves and Potentials
2020 Semester One (1203)
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.
Subject: Physics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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4174

PHYSICS 748

: General Relativity
2023 Semester Two (1235)
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.
Subject: Physics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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4175

PHYSICS 748

: General Relativity
2020 Semester Two (1205)
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.
Subject: Physics
No pre-requisites or restrictions

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