446-401. MINING PART II
T. V. PROGRAMMES
A series of 30-minute T.V. Programmes complement the lecture course.
They illustrate industrial and research applications, and demonstrate problem solving techniques. Up to one programme a week will be avail- able in 1976.
EXAMINATION
One 3-hour paper for pass and honours combined.
640-002. PHYSICS PAR1 IA (APPLIED SCIENCE)
A course of three lectures per week with tutorials and laboratory work, throughout the year. It will be assumed that a high standard has been reached at the Higher School Certificate examination in Physics and Mathematics.
Unless special permission is given by faculty, this course Is limited to students who wish to proceed to second year Physics and who have a strong background in Mathematics and Physics. Repetition of school work will be avoided as much as possible.
SYLLABUS
The syllabus Is divided Into three units.
1. Mechanics. Kinematics and dynamics of a single particle. Dynamics of a rigid body. Frames of reference and gravitation. Relativity. Inter- molecular forces and properties of matter.
2. Electromagnetism. Electromagnetic theory leading to Maxwell's equa- tions in integral form. Applications to Electrostatics, Magnetostatics.
Electromagnetic Waves. Circuit theory.
3. Modern Physics. Wave motion. Generation, transmission and general properties of waves. Wave particle duality in radiation, leading to 143
elementary quantum concepts and wave mechanics. Applications to simple atomic systems, spectra, X-rays, and solids. The nature of the nuclear force and nuclear stability. Nuclear reactions as a probe of nuclear structure. Introduction to elementary particles.
LABORATORY WORK
Three hours per week. Due to present staff shortages, laboratory classes may not proceed throughout the entire academic year. Attendance at practical classes is compulsory. The practical work of each student Is examined continually during each term and is taken Into account In assessing the results (including the class list) for the year. An addi- tional test In practical work may be given.
Although it is not essential, students are advised to obtain a slide rule for use in laboratory work.
BOOKS
Prescribed textbooks:
French A P Newtonian Mechanics, Nelson
Weidner R T & Sells R L Elementary Classical Physics Vol II, 2nd ed Allyn & Bacon
Weidner R T & Sells R L Elementary Modern Physics, 2nd ed Allyn &
Bacon EXAMINATION
One 2-hour written examination is held after the end of each unit during the year.
640-003. PHYSICS PART IB (APPLIED SCIENCE)
A course of three lectures per week, with tutorials and laboratory work, throughout the year
SYLLABUS
The syllabus is divided Into three units.
1. Mechanics. Kinematics and dynamics of a single particle. Dynamics of a rigid body. Frames of reference and gravitation. Relativity. Inter- molecular forces and properties of matter.
2. Electromagnetism. Electromagnetic theory leading to Maxwell's equa- tions in Integral form. Applications to electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic waves. Circuit theory.
3. Modern Physics. Wave motion. Generation, transmission and general properties of waves. Atoms, molecules, nuclei, elementary particles and their interactions. Generation and properties of radiation. MIcro- scopic analysis of the macroscopic matter In the gaseous, plasma, liquid, and solid states.
LABORATORY WORK
Three hours per week. Due to present staff shortages, laboratory classes may not proceed throughout the entire academIc year. Attendance at practical classes is compulsory. The practical work of each student Is examined continually during each term and Is taken Into account in assessing the results (including the class list) for the year. An additional test in practical work may be given.
Although it is not essential, students are advised to obtain a slide rule for use in laboratory work.
BOOKS
Prescribed textbooks:
Weidner R T & Sells R L Elementary Classical Physics Vols 1 & II, 2nd ed Allyn & Bacon
Weidner R T & Sells R L Elementary Modern Physics, 2nd ed Allyn &
Bacon 144
EXAMINATION
One 2-hour written examination is held after the end of each unit during the year.
640-022. PHYSICS PART li (APPLIED SCIENCE)
A course of approximately seventy-two lectures intended primarily for those students who wish to proceed to third year physics.
SYLLABUS
A course comprising units 241 Electronics; 227 or 247 Optics; 223 or 243 Quantum Mechanics; 225 or 245 Electromagnetism.
LABORATORY WORK
S1x hours per week In first term, plus approximately eight 3-hour ses- sions in second or third term. Attendance at practical classes Is com- pulsory. The practical work of each student is examined continually during each term; records of his success In experiment and impressions of his work are kept. This information Is taken Into account In assess- ing the results (including the class list) at the annual examination. An additional test in practical work may be given.
BOOKS
Prescribed textbooks:
Brophy J J Basic Electronics for Scientists, 1st or 2nd ed McGraw-Hill Scharff M Elementary Quantum Mechanics, Wiley
Lorrain P & Corson D R Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, 2nd ed Freeman
Hecht E & Zajac A Optics, Addison-Wesley EXAMINATION
One 2-hour written examination Is held after the end of each unit during the year.
640-026. PHYSICS PART II (ENGINEERING COURSE) A course of 36 lectures.
SYLLABUS
A selection from the following topics:
Unit I. Introduction to Quantum Theory Theory of thermal radiation.
Photons.
Diffraction of X-rays, electrons and neutrons and their relation to the crystalline structure of matter.
Quantum mechanical basis of the structure of matter. The Schroedinger equation and its solution in simple cases of importance to atomic, mole- cular and solid-state systems. Implications regarding spectra and their applications.
Unit II. Quantum Theory Applied to Materials
Electrical and thermal conductivity of metals and alloys — classi- ca1 and modern theory. Quantum mechanical theory of metals. Elec- tron emission processes and their applications. Contact potential.
Quantum mechanical theory of insulators. Optical and electrical pro- perties; photo-conductivity. Luminescence. Quantum mechanical theory of semiconductors. Applications to electronic devices.
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Unit Ill. Geometrical Optics
Paraxial theory of optical elements and systems; matrix methods; aber- rations; image-forming instruments; fibre optics.
Physical Optics
Electromagnetic waves, wave packets, phase and group velocities, phot- ons; dispersion; reflection, refraction of electromagnetic waves; polar- isation; coherence, interference, diffraction; interferometric instruments;
quantum behaviour of photons, photo-electricity, lasers; colour.
BOOKS
Prescribed textbooks:
'Sproul' R L Modern Physics, 2nd ed Wiley
'Weidner R T & Sells R L Elementary Modern Physics, 2nd ed Allyn
& Bacon
'Weidner R T & Sells R L Elementary Classical Physics Vol 11 Allyn &
Bacon
Recommended for additional reading:
Solymar L & Walsh D Lectures on the Electrical Properties of Materials, Oxford Clarendon Press
Holden A Stationary States, Oxford
Wulff J ed The Structure and Properties of Materials, Part IV Electronic Properties Wiley
Azaroff L & Brophy J J Electronic Processes in Materials, McGraw-Hill Hecht E & Zajac A Optics Addison-Wesley
EXAMINATION
Examinations will be held during the year for pass and honours.