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Introduction to relativistic mechanics, including space-time transformations, dynamics and collisions of relativistic particles. Introduction to quantum physics, bringing out its applications, including wave-particle duality, one dimensional barriers and wells, electron spin, electron configuration of atoms, lasers, semiconductors and quantum dots.
(1) PHYS102; (2) MATH102 or EMTH118. These prerequisites may be replaced by a high level of achievement in level 3 NCEA Physics and Mathematics with Calculus or other background approved by the Head of Department. RP: MATH103 or EMTH119.
PHYS222
MATH103 or EMTH119.
David Wiltshire
Chris Gordon
Nezihe Uzun
Please note date for second Test is Monday 22 September.
Serway, R A; Moses, C J; Moyer, C A; Modern physics ; 3rd ed; 2005.
French, Anthony P. and Taylor, Edwin F; An Introduction to Quantum Physics ; W.W. Norton, 1978.
French, Anthony P.,; Special Relativity ; Norton, 1968.
Kittel, Charles et al.,; Mechanics (Berkeley Physics Course Vol 1), ; McGraw-Hill, 1973.
Krane, Kenneth S.,; Modern Physics, 2nd ed., ; J. Wiley & Sons,, 1996 (This book is very similar to Serway, Moss and Moyer).
Thornton, Stephen T. and Rex, Andrew; Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers ; 4th ed.,; 2012 (This book is very similar to Serway, Moss and Moyer).
General Physics and Astronomy InformationPlease consult the document General Information for Phy Physics and Astronomy Web Page: http://www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/specifically: http://www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/general.pdf
Homework may be handed in after lectures or placed in the collection box at the general office, level 7, Physics and Astronomy. If you miss the homework deadline you may hand them in up to three days later, with a 1/3 penalty on the marks. (The final assignment is officially due by 5pm on the last day of term Friday 31 May. However, for the final assignment only no late penalty will apply as long as it is handed in by 5pm Tuesday 4 June, after the long eekend.)
Domestic fee $777.00
International fee $3,563.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Physical & Chemical Sciences .