This course introduces fundamental concepts of special relativity, quantum physics and some basic applications. Special Relativity - Michelson-Morley experiment; Einstein's postulates; time and causality; Lorentz transformation; world-lines & space-time diagrams; Doppler effect; relativistic momentum and energy; mass energy equivalence. Quantum Physics - Planck's postulate; Photoelectric effect; photons; Compton scattering; wave particle duality; electron diffraction; de Broglie waves; Bohr's atom and its limitations; Schrodinger's Equation; Born's interpretation of wave functions; Uncertainty Principle; Infinite square well; Tunneling; Schrodinger's analysis of hydrogen atom; Wave functions of Hydrogen Atom; Atomic structure; Electron spin; Quantum numbers; Pauli's Exclusion principle; Many-electron atoms; Photomultipliers; scanning electron microscope; scanning tunneling microscope; Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity - radioactive decay; binding energy; activities and half- lives; fission and fusion; radiation doses. The self-paced courses is only applicable to SPMS students
| AUs | 3.0 AUs |
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| Prerequisite | Physics and Mathematics at A or H2 level or equivalent |
| Not Available To Programme | PHY(2004-2012) Self-Paced Course |
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| Not Available As PE To Programme | |
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| Not Offered As BDE | Yes |
| Not Offered As Unrestricted Elective | |
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