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Course Description
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Course Name
Quantum Physics and Laboratory
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Host University
UNSW Sydney
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Location
Sydney, Australia
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Area of Study
Physics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
PHYS1221 or PHYS1231 or PHYS1241, and, MATH1231 or MATH1241
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credit Points
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3 - 4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Postulates of quantum mechanics, Photoelectric/Compton effects, eigenfunctions/operators, Schrodinger equation, potential wells, steps and barriers, tunnelling, the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom, orbital and spin angular momentum, magnetic moments.Experimental investigations in a range of areas: x-ray diffraction, work function, semiconductor bandgap, Hall effect, carrier lifetimes, nuclear magnetic resonance, magnetic properties.Assumed Knowledge: First year physics and mathematics
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.