PHYS2170
Quantum Mechanics and Semiconductor Physics
10 Units
Available in 2013
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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| UoN Singapore | Trimester 2 |
Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Quantum mechanics has reshaped our view and understanding of the world in which we live. The fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics will be developed with an emphasis on how these ideas ultimately lead to an explanation of the physics of electronic devices and the design of discrete component electronic circuits.
In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Workplace Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this compulsory course component in the course outline provided by the school.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course, students will have: 1. Knowledge and understanding of QM and the Physics of Semiconductor devices. 2. Problem solving skills applied to QM and Semiconductor Devices. 3. Laboratory-based competency in QM and Semiconductor Devices. 4. An appreciation of the influence of QM on modern scientific development. 5. An interest in the role of QM and Semiconductor Physics in the everyday world. |
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| Content | Part 1: Quantum Mechanics " Waves and Particles " Schr¿dinger equation " Bound States " Expectation values & Operators " Unbound States " Three dimensional systems " Hydrogen Atom " Spin and Introduction to Atomic Physics Part 2: Physics of semiconductors " Crystal Structure " Band theory of Solids " Semiconductor Theory " Single Junction Semiconductors & Photonics " Multiple Junction Semiconductors " Applications |
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| Replacing Course(s) | ELEC2200 Introduction to Electronics (10 units) PHYS2220 Quantum Mechanics & Electromagnetism (10 units) |
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| Transition | Student who fail or would have chosen ELEC2200 will be able to do PHYS2170. Students who fail PHYS2220 will be considered on a case-by-case basis with those failing the QM component being advised to take this course PHYS2170, and those failing the E&M component will be advised to take the new course PHYS2210 Electromagnetism. In the case where a student fails both components the student will still be able to choose a new course which satisfies the degree requirements. |
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| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | PHYS1210, PHYS1220 and MATH1120 (or MATH1220) | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Laboratory Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Laboratory: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 7 weeks |
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for PHYS2170 |