Applied Physics 4

Course aim

To extend the students knowledge and understanding of some of the laws, principles and theories of physics, and to develop an appreciation of how these laws, principles and theories operate in experimental and applied physics with a particular focus on computer based measurements, process control and data analysis.

Course content

Dynamics: harmonic motion, forced oscillations, motion in resistive media, introduction to Lagrangian equations of motion.
Relativity special relativity, kinematical aspects, Lorentz transformation, dynamical aspects. Introduction to general relativity,

Nuclear Physics: review of basic concepts, properties of ionising radiation, radiation detectors, models of the nucleus, theory of alpha, beta and gamma-emission, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion.

Radiation Physics: biological effects of radiation, medical treatments and health physics.
Practical Component: nuclear physics and radiation physics

Textbook(s)

Giancoli C. D. 2009, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 4, Pearson Prentice Hall

Prerequisite(s)

Completion of first year calculus-based physics courses of a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical - Reports, Quizzes (in-class assessment)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.