Course Code:

PHYS 11153

Title:

Basic Physics for Audiology

Pre-Requisites:

O/L Science & Mathematics

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course unit, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) basic understanding on the fundamental physics concepts of current electricity, waves and vibrations, analogue and digital electronics and (ii) skills in applications and solving related problems.

Course Content:

Current Electricity

Electric current, drift velocity and mobility; Ohm’s law, electrical resistance, I-V characteristics (Linear and Non-linear), electrical conductivity and classification of materials, superconductivity; carbon resistors, colour code for carbon resistors, series and parallel combinations of resistances and equivalent resistor. Temperature dependence of resistance, internal resistance of a cell, potential difference and e.m.f. of a cell, series and parallel combinations of cells, Electric power, thermal effect of current and Joule’s law. Kirchhoff laws and their simple applications. Wheatstone bridge and applications, Meter Bridge, potentiometer- principle and application to measure potential difference and for comparing e.m.f.

Electromagnetic induction, Faradays law, Induced e.m.f. and current, Lenz’s law. Introduction to Inductors, impedance of inductors, Capacitors, Capacitance of capacitors and LCR circuits.

Electronics

Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, p-n junction semiconductor, diode- characteristics in forward and reverse bias, diode as a rectifier, photo diode, LED, zener diode as a voltage regulator. Junction transistor, transistor action, characteristics of transistor, Transistor as a switch, Amplifier in Common Emitter arrangement, and oscillator. Operational amplifiers; feedback-amplifiers (inverting, non-inverting). Digital Electronics; binary logic, Boolean Algebra, number systems, conversion from decimal to binary, binary coded decimal (BCD), binary addition, laws and rules of Boolean Algebra, truth tables, logic symbols, logic implementation, shape of gates, combinational logic circuits.

Waves and Vibrations

Free Vibrations; Simple harmonic oscillations (SHO), Energy of SHO, Amplitude, Velocity and Power Resonance, bandwidth. Waves; Displacement, Intensity, wave front, Superposition. Wave Phenomena; Doppler Effect, Dispersion, Phase and Group velocities, Beats. Amplitude and Frequency modulations. Transverse and Longitudinal Waves; Reflection and transmission, Ripple tank. Intensity and pressure amplitudes. Waves in transmission lines. Sound Waves; Properties of Sound and their Perception: Loudness, Relationship between energy and amplitude, Threshold of Hearing (TOH), Threshold of Pain, Physics of Human Ear, dB(A) scale.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions

Assessment:

End of course written examination

Recommended Reading:

* Giancoli, D. C. (1998). Physics, Prentice Hall.

* Floyd, T. L. (2004). Electronic Devices, 6th Edition, Prentice-Hall International.

* David H., & Resnick, R. (1974). Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley.

* Floyd, T. L. (1992). Digital Fundamentals, 6th Edition, Prentice-Hall International.

* Michael Nelkon, Philip Parker (1995). Advanced Level Physics, 7th Edition, Paperback, Heinemann International.

** Note : PHYS 11153 is offered for the BSc in Speech and Hearing Sciences programme conducted by the Department of Disability Studies, Faculty of Medicine.

Course Code:

PHYS 11162

Title:

Mechanics and Properties of Matter

Pre-Requisites:

A/L Physics

Co-Requisites:

PHYS 11181

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) basic understanding on fundamental concepts of physics in mechanics and properties of matter and (ii) skills in relevant applications and solving problems.

Course Content:

Units and Measurements. Brief Introduction to Vectors. Force: Fundamental Forces. Linear Motion. Work and Energy. Conservation Laws in the Physical World. Circular Motion and Rotational dynamics. Comparison between Translational Motion and Rotational Motion, Torques and moments of inertia, Angular Momentum, Precession, Motion of a Spinning Top, Gyroscope, Rotating Frames of Reference, Inertial forces, Principal axes, Inertia tensor. Elasticity: Poisson's Ratio and Relations between Elastic Constants, Bending of a Beam. Surface Tension. Mechanics of Fluids: Buoyancy and Archimedes’ Principle, Work-energy and Bernoulli's Equation and applications. Viscosity.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions

Assessment:

End of course written examination

Recommended Reading:

* Giancoli, D. C. (1998). Physics, Prentice Hall.

* David H., & Resnick, R. (1974). Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley.

* Wolfson, R. and Pasachoff, J. M. (1961). Physics, Little Brown Co.

* Sears, F. W. (1951). Mechanics, Heat, and Sound, Addison Wesley Co.

* Feynman, R. P. (1964). Feynman Lectures on Physics.

Course Code:

PHYS 11172

Title:

Electric Circuit Fundamentals

Pre-Requisites:

A/L Physics

Co-Requisites:

PHYS 11181

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students will be able to demonstrate (i) basic understanding on fundamental concepts of electric circuits and (ii) skills in relevant applications and solving problems.

Course Content:

Network theorems: Ohm’s law, Kirchoff laws, Mesh and Nodal analysis, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Superposition theorem. Introduction of using complex numbers in AC circuits, Current Electricity, Constant voltage source, Constant current source, Conversion of voltage source into equivalent current source and vice-versa, Loop equations and loop analysis, Maximum power transfer and matching theorems, Delta-star transformation, Star-delta transformation, Self inductance and mutual inductance, Series and parallel inductors, A/C Circuits of Inductors (L), capacitors (C) and resistors (R), Alternating current theory, Vector method for L-C-R series and parallel circuits, Power dissipation of L-C-R circuit, Power factor, quality factor, resonance and band width, AC bridges.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions

Assessment:

End of course written examination

Recommended Reading:

* Shepherd, J., Morton, A.H. & Spence, L.F. (1998). Higher Electrical Engineering, Prentice-Hall.

* Lurch, E.N. (1979). Electric Circuit Fundamentals, Prentice-Hall.

* Mithal, G.K. & Mittal, R. (1990). Basic semiconductor electronics.

* Carper, D. (1975). Basic Electronics, Charles E. Merrill Publishing.

* Mehta, V.K. (1997). Principles of electronics, S. Chand & Co.

Course Code:

PHYS 11181

Title:

Elementary Physics Laboratory-I

Co-Requisites:

PHYS 11162 & PHYS 11172

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) skills gained in handling apparatus and in manipulation of experimental techniques through a systematic foundation of experimental work and (ii) ability in preparing a complete technical report based on experimental data..

Course Content:

Basic measuring instruments and measuring techniques, Venire concept, Uncertainties and errors of observations, Data acquisition, Analysis and presentation. Verifications of basic laws in mechanics, heat, optics, waves & vibrations, electricity & magnetism and modern physics.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

Three hours of laboratory classes per week.

Assessment:

Continuous assessments and the end of course practical examination

Recommended Reading:

* Tyler, F. (1977). A Laboratory Manual of Physics, Prentice Hall.

Course Code:

PHYS 12194

Title:

Modern Physics

Pre-Requisites:

A/L Physics

Co-Requisites:

PHYS 12201 (No Co-Requisite for students following Applied Mathematics as a subject)

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding on the development of modern science through the introduction of quantum mechanics, special theory of relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics.

Course Content:

Quantum Physics

Inadequacies of classical physics and quantum mechanical evolution. Wave-particle duality. De Broglie Hypothesis. Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Wave function. probability density. Measurements, operators, observables and commutators. Eigen values and eigen functions of operators. Time dependent Schrödinger equation, Conservation of probability and probability current density. Time independent Schrödinger equation and application for a particle moving in zero potential, Step potential, Barrier potential, Square well potential and square box potential. Quantum tunnelling. Simple harmonic oscillator. Angular momentum. Hydrogen atom. Spin. Exclusion principle, Multi-electron atoms and chemical structure of the elements.

Special Theory of Relativity

Classical mechanics and its limitations, Galilean transformation, Michelson Morley experiment, Postulates of special theory of relativity, Lorentz transformations, Length contraction, Time dilation and Twin paradox, Relativistic velocity transformation, Relativistic dynamics, Equivalence of mass and energy, Space-time and geometrical representation.

Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Plasma state of matter; Discovery of the electron, Mass spectrometer, Interaction of radiation with matter, Structure of atom; Rutherford scattering, Bohr theory, Atomic spectra, X-rays, Rayleigh scattering, Raman scattering. Structure of the nucleus, Nuclear stability, Nuclear binding energy, Radioactivity, Fission and fusion, Nuclear reactors, Nuclear reactions, Particle accelerators, Detection of charged particles, Cosmic rays, Elementary particles, Quark model, Basic building blocks of the universe.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions.

Assessment:

End of course written examination

Recommended Reading:

* Schiff, L. I. (1965). Quantum Mechanics, Mc Graw-Hill Inc.

* Greiner, W. (1994). Quantum Mechanics, Springer.

* French, A. P. (1991). Special Relativity, Chapmon and Hall.

* Giancoli, D. C. (1998). Physics, Prentice Hall.

* Krane, K. S. (1988). Introductory Nuclear Physics, John Wiley.

* Burcham, W. E. (1973). An introduction to Nuclear Physics, Longman.

* David H., & Resnick, R. (1974). Fundamentals of Physics, John Wiley.

Course Code:

PHYS 12201

Title:

Elementary Physics Laboratory-II

Pre-Requisites:

PHYS 11181

Co-Requisites:

PHYS 12194

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) skills (ii) understanding of basic physics principles and fundamental laws in physics through laboratory experiments and (iii) ability in preparing a complete technical report based on experimental data.

Course Content:

This is a continuation of PHYS 11181 with a different set of experiments.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

Three hours of laboratory classes per week.

Assessment:

Continuous assessments and the end of course practical examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Tylar, F. (1977). A Laboratory manual of Physics.

Course Code:

PHYS 21241

Title:

General Physics Laboratory-I

Pre-Requisites:

PHYS 12201

Co-Requisites:

PHYS 21234

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate skills in (i) handling instruments and performing experiments in mechanics, properties of matter, and optics (ii) data analysis and (iii) technical writing based on experimental data.

Course Content:

Measurements with advanced optical spectrometers and related measuring techniques, Performing set experiments in mechanics, properties of matter, and optics, Data analysis including uncertainties of observations and related error calculations, Technical writing of reports on experiments performed.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

Three hours of laboratory classes per week.

Assessment:

Continuous assessments and the end of course practical examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Amarasekara, C. D. and Punyasena, M. A. (1998). Physics Laboratory Manual.

* Worsnof, B. L and Flint, H. J. (1965). Advanced Practical Physics for Students, Jerrold & Sons Ltd.

Course Code:

PHYS 22262

Title:

Thermodynamics

Pre-Requisites:

PHYS 21234

Co-Requisites:

PHYS 22271

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding on the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and their relevant applications.

Course Content:

Kinetic theory of gases; Ideal gas, Equation of state, Maxwell's velocity distribution, Molecular speed, Mean free path. Behaviour of real gases; Van der Waals' equation of state and Critical constants. Thermodynamics; Thermal equilibrium and Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Thermodynamic processes: Reversible, Irreversible, Adiabatic, Isothermal, Isobaric and Isomeric processes, Work, Quasi-static process, First law of thermodynamics, Heat engines; Carnot cycle, Refrigerator, Second law of thermodynamics, Theories of specific heat. Carnot theorem, Entropy, Change of states. Thermodynamic relations; Maxwell's relations and applications, Low temperature physics; Enthalpy, Joule-Thompson effect, Liquefaction of gases. Thermoelectricity. Thermal radiation: Blackbody radiation, Plank's theory of radiation.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions.

Assessment:

End of course written examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Zemansky, M. W. & Dittman, R. H. (6th edition). (1968). Heat and Thermodynamics, Mcgraw-Hill.

* Reynolds, W. C. (1968). Thermodynamics.

Course Code:

PHYS 22271

General Physics Laboratory-II

Pre-Requisites:

PHYS 21241

Co-Requisites:

PHYS 22252 & 22262

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students will be able to show skills of (i) handling instruments and performing experiments in mechanics, properties of matter, and optics (ii) data analysis (iii) technical writing based on experimental data.

Course Content:

This is a continuation of PHYS 21241 with an advanced set of experiments. Measurements with advanced optical spectrometers and related measuring techniques, Performing set experiments in mechanics, properties of matter, and optics, Data analysis including uncertainties of observations and related error calculations, Technical writing of reports on experiments performed.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

Three hours of laboratory classes per week.

Assessment:

Continuous assessments and the end-of-course practical examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Tylar, F. (1977). A Laboratory manual of Physics.

* Worsnof, B. L and Flint, H. J. (1965). Advanced Practical Physics for Students, Jerrold & Sons Ltd.

* Amarasekara, C. D. and Punyasena, M. A. (1998). Physics Laboratory Manual.

Course Code:

PHYS 31282

Electromagnetism

Pre-Requisites:

PHYS 11172

Co-Requisites:

PHYS 31301

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) knowledge and understanding on the fundamental concepts of electromagnetism (ii) ability of solving problems in relevant applications.

Course Content:

Electrostatics; Electrostatic Field, Divergence and Curl of E, Electrostatic Potential, Work and Energy in Electrostatics. Special Techniques for Calculating Potentials; Differential Form of Gauss’s Theorem, Poisson’s Equation, Laplace’s Equation, Boundary Value Problems, Method of Images. Electric Multipoles. Maxwell’s Equations in Electrostatics. Magnetostatics; Lorentz Force, Biot-Savart Law for Line-, Surface-, and Volume Currents, Divergence and Curl of B. Ampere’s Circuital Law. Magnetic Vector Potential. Magnetic Fields of Toroids and Solenoids. Maxwell’s Equations in Magnetostatics. Magnetic Materials; Paramagnetism, Diamagnetism, Ferromagnetism. Magnetisation.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions.

Assessment:

End of course written examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Sears, F. W. (1951). Electricity and Magnetism, Addison-Wesley.

* Purcell, E. M. (1965). Electricity and Magnetism Berkeley Physics Course, McGraw-Hill.

* Jackson, J. D. (1975). Classical Electrodynamics, John Wiley.

* Feynman, R. P., Leighton, R. B. and Sands, M. (1964). Feynman Lectures on Physics (Volume II).

Course Code:

PHYS 31292

Title:

Nanoscience

PHYS 12194

Co-Requisites:

PHYS 31301

Learning Outcomes:

After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) knowledge and understanding of Nanoscience obtained through basic physics and (ii) possible present and future applications of Nanoscience.

Course Content:

Introduction to nanoscale systems, Quantum nature of nanoworld and attoworld. Tuning of electronic structure of solids, Quantum confinement of electrons in semiconductor nanostructures and quantum dots, Nanometre-sized microelectronics, Single electron transistor, Nano-optics, Nanoplasmonics: surface plasma polaritons at single interface, particle plasmons in nanoparticles, Nanolocalization of optical energy and near field enhancement, Metal nanosphere, and metal-dielectric interface. Fabrication and Characterization of nanostructured systems; Carbon nanotubes and nanowires, Fullerenes etc. Current applications; Ultra sensitive chemical and biosensing, Optical super resolution for ultra-high density optical data storage, Near field optical sensing, Plasmonic enhancing nanoantennas for photodetection, Photonic crystals, Photonic nanocircuits, Negative refractive index materials etc. Future trends in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures and tutorial discussions.

Assessment:

End of course written examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Wolf, E. L. (2006). Nanophysics and Nanotechnology, Wiley-vch.

* Evoy, S. and Heflin, J. R. (2004). Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology, Springer.

* Novotny, L. and Hecht, B. (2006). Principles of Nano-Optics, Cambridge University Press.

* Shalaev, V. M. and Kawata, S. (2007). Nanophotonics with Surface Plasmons, Elsevier.

Course Code:

PHYS 31301

Title:

General Physics Laboratory III

Pre-Requisites:

PHYS 22271

PHYS 31282

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) skills in electricity and magnetism experiments (ii) skills in writing technical reports based on experimental data.

Course Content:

Use of oscilloscope, Determination of galvanometer constants, Specific resistance of a copper wire, Self inductance and resistance of a given coil, Mutual inductance between two coils, Capacitance and effective resistance of a capacitor, Investigate the characteristics and the performance of a transformer, Study of the permeability of Iron.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

Three hours of laboratory classes per week.

Assessment:

Continuous assessments and the end of course practical examination along with the presentation.

Recommended Reading:

* Worsnof, B. L and Flint, H. J. (1965). Advanced Practical Physics for Students.

* Shepherd, J., Mortan, A. H. and Spence, L. F. (1998). Higher Electrical Engineering.

* Sears, F. W. (1951). Electricity and Magnetism, Addison-Wesley.

Course Code:

PRPL 31012

Title:

Professional Placement

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course unit, the student will be able to, (i) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a selected area of industrial relevance, and (ii) develop skills needed in working in a multicultural, industrial environment.

Course Content:

To be specified by the Department.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

Training under the supervision and guidance in a relevant industry for six weeks.

Assessment:

Evaluation of the progress report submitted by the trainer and the student’s technical report.

Recommended Reading:

Course Code:

PHYS 32331

Title:

General Physics Laboratory IV

Pre-Requisites:

PHYS 31291

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate (i) skills through experiments in modern physics, optics and advanced electricity and magnetism (ii) knowledge in writing technical reports based on experimental data.

Course Content:

Continuation of PHYS 22271, PHYS 31301 and in modern physics experiments.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

Three hours of laboratory classes per week.

Assessment:

Continuous assessments and the end of course practical examination along with the presentations.

Recommended Reading:

* Worsnof, B. L and Flint, H. J. (1965). Advanced Practical Physics for Students.

* Shepherd, J., Mortan, A. H. and Spence, L. F. (1998). Higher Electrical Engineering.

* Sears, F. W. (1951). Electricity and Magnetism, Addison-Wesley.

Course Code:

PHYS 44034

Course Title:

Advanced Electronics

Pre-Requisites:

All PHYS Complusary Course Units

Learning Outcomes:

After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge on advanced concepts of digital electronics, recent technological trends, practical applications and fault finding, fundamental concepts of operational amplifiers and applications including Digital-to-Analogue and Analogue-to-Digital Conversions.

Course Content:

Brief introduction to digital concepts; Number systems, operations and codes, logic operations and functions; basic operational characteristics of TTL and CMOS gates and their characteristics comparison, interfacing logic families and fan-out; MSI logic circuits (adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, parity generators/checkers); Sequential circuits (latches, edge-triggered flip-flops, flip-flop operating characteristics, applications and designing of counters (asynchronous, synchronous, up/down shift registers); Operational amplifier characteristics and applications (architectures, stages [Gain, differential and output]); Digital-to-Analogue and Analogue-to-Digital Conversion and applications.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorial discussions.

Assessment:

End of course written examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Millman, J. and Grabel, A. (1987). Microelectronics, McGraw-Hill.

* Floyd, T. L. (1997). Digital Fundamentals, Prentice-Hall.

* Smith, R. J. and Dorf, R. C. (1992). Circuits, Devices and Systems, John Wiley & Sons.

* Clayton, G and Winder, S. (2003). Operational Amplifiers, Newnes Publications.

* Crecraft, D. J. and Gorham, D. (2003). Electronics. Nelson Thornes Ltd.

* Horowitz, P. and Hill, W. (1997). The Art of Electronics, Cambridge University Press.

* Mano, M. M. (1993). Computer System Architecture, Prentice Hall.

** Note : PHYS 44034 is offered for students who have not followed Electronics as a subject.

Course Code:

PHYS 44044

Title:

Theory of Relativity

Pre-Requisites:

All AMAT/PHYS Compulsory Course units

Learning Outcomes:

After following the course, the student will be able to demonstrate conceptual understanding of the Special Theory of Relativity and the introductory General Theory of Relativity.

Course Content:

Concept of Newton's absolute space and absolute time, Limitations of the Newtonian world view, Gallilian transformations and their validity, The nature of light, Postulates of special theory of relativity, Mass energy equivalence, Lorentz-Einstein transformations and their physical realization, Concept of space-time continuum, Minkowski diagrams, Measurement of length and time intervals in relativity, Relativistic Doppler shift, Four vector notation, Matrix and tensor representations of relativistic transformations, Invariants under the relativistic transformation, Relativistic kinematics, Relativistic dynamics, Electromagnetic theory and relativity, Maxwell's equations in corvariant form, Charge conservation and four current density, Transformations of electromagnetic field, Lorentz invariance of the field equations, Invariance of electric charge, Motion of a charged particle in a magnetic field, Field due to a moving charge, Effect of gravity on space-time continuum, A general gravitational field, Riemannian space-time, Motion of a mass point in a gravitational field, Schwarzschild metric, Experimental test of Einestein's theory of gravitation.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorial discussions.

Assessment:

End of course written examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Pathria, R. K. (1974). The Theory of Relativity, Pergamon Press Ltd.

* Friedman, M. (1983). Foundation of Space-Time Theories: Relativistic Physics and Philosophy of Science

* French, A. P. (1991). Special Relativity, Chapmon and Hall.

* Thorne, K. S. (1994) Black Holes and Time Warps-Einstein's Outrages Legacy, W. W. Norton & Co.

** Note : PHYS 44044 is offered for students who have followed Electronics as a subject.

Course Code:

PHYS 43053

Title:

Advanced Physics Laboratory-I

Pre-Requisites:

All PHYS Complusary Course Units

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate skills in (i) advanced experimental techniques through laboratory work on advanced electromagnetic theory, properties of matter, quantum mechanics, and modern physics (ii) designing and planning of laboratory experiments (iii) writing comprehensive laboratory reports and presenting results based on the analysis of experimental data.

Course Content:

Selected advanced experiments in areas of electromagnetic theory, properties of matter, quantum mechanics, and modern physics.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

Six hours of laboratory classes per week.

Assessment:

Laboratory work will be continuously assessed.

Recommended Reading:

* Worsnof, B. L and Flint, H. J. (1965). Advanced Practical Physics for Students, Jerrold & Sons Ltd.

* Whittle, R. M. and Yarwood, J. (1973). Experimental Physics for Students.

Course Code:

PHYS 44064

Title:

Solid State Physics

Pre-Requisites:

All PHYS Complusary Course Units

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students will be able to demonstrate (i) knowledge on the properties exhibited by atoms and molecules because of their regular arrangement in crystals (ii) understanding of them through simple models (iii) knowledge on recently developed areas in condensed state of matter.

Course Content:

Introduction to crystal structure; Periodic array of atoms; Fundamental types of lattices; Introduction to crystallographic point groups and space groups; Different types of crystal structures; Index system for crystal planes; Crystal diffraction and reciprocal lattice; Geometric structure factor; Experimental diffraction methods; Brillouin zones; Crystal binding; Lattice vibrations; Linear monatomic & diatomic lattices; Phonons; Density of modes of vibrations; Debye approximations; Specific heat of solids; Einstein’s theory and Debye model of lattice heat capacity of solids; Free electron theory of metals; Wiedermann-Franz ratio; Electrical conductivity; Fermi energy level; Electron heat capacity; Thermal conductivity of metals; Band theory of solids with periodic potential; Conductors; Dielectrics; Semiconductors; Impurity semiconductors; Concentration of electrons and holes in semiconductors; Intrinsic conductivity; Photoconductivity of semiconductors; Hall effect; Fundamentals of superconductivity; Introduction to diamagnetism; Paramagnetism & ferromagnetism; Susceptibility.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorial discussions.

Assessment:

End of course written examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Kittel, C.(1976). Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley and Sons.

* Keer, H. V.(1993). Principles of the Solid State, John Wiley and Sons.

* Dekker, A. J.(1957). Solid State Physics, Prentice Hall.

* Ashcroft, N. W. and Mermin, N. D.(1976). Solid State Physics, Saunders College.

Course Code:

PHYS 44074

Title:

Electromagnetic Theory

Pre-Requisites:

All PHYS Complusary Course Units

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetic theory and application of the theories to solve related advanced problems.

Course Content:

Review of Vector analysis; Introduction to electrostatics; Boundary-value problems in electrostatics; Electrostatic energy; Electrostatics of macroscopic media; Dielectrics; Electrostatic energy in dielectric media; Magnetostatics; Microscopic theory of the magnetic properties of matter; Magnetic energy; Time-varying fields; Maxwell equations; Conservation laws; Plane electromagnetic waves and wave propagation; Wave guides and Resonant cavities; Radiation.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorial discussions.

Assessment:

End of course written examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Jackson, J. D. (1975). Classical Electrodynamics, John Wiley.

* Lorrain, P., and Corson, D. (1970). Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, W. H. Freeman & Co.

* Reitz, R. and Milford, F. J. (1967). 2nd Edition. Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory, Addison Wesley.

Course Code:

PHYS 44084

Title:

Nuclear Physics and Fundamental Particles

Pre-Requisites:

All PHYS Complusary Course Units

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students will be able to demonstrate conceptual understanding on fundamentals of Nuclear Physics and Fundamental Particles together with problem solving ability.

Course Content:

Passage of Particle Radiation through Matter; Interaction Probability, Energy Loss, Bathe-Bloch Formula, Bremsstrahlung Radiation. Photon Interactions in Matter; Photoelectric Absorption, Compton Scattering, Pair Production. Particle Detection; Scintillation Detectors, Gaseous Detectors, Detector Efficiency and Resolution, Electromagnetic Shower. Nuclear Properties; Charge and Matter Distribution, Skin Thickness, Electron Elastic Scattering, Nuclear Binding Energy, Semi-empirical Mass Formula, Angular Momentum and Parity, Nuclear Spin, Isospin. Mirror Nuclei; Muonic Atom, Isobaric Analogue States, Pauli Principle. Nuclear Electromagnetic Moments; Deformed Nuclei. Nuclear Force; Deuteron, Nucleon-Nucleon Interaction. Nuclear Models; Liquid Drop Model, Shell Model, Harmonic Oscillator Potential, Woods-Saxon Form, Nuclear Excited States. Nuclear Reactions; Cross Sections, Scattering Experiments, Nuclear Pion Production. Nuclear Decay. Nuclear Electromagnetic Multipole Transitions. Basic Building Blocks of the Universe. Fundamental Forces; Exchange Bosons. Classification of Particles; Quarks and Leptons. Antiparticle Concept. Conservation Laws of Nature. Decay Reactions, Production of Mesons and Hadrons. The Standard Model, Symmetry Groups, Particle Excited States, Collision Reactions.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorial discussions.

Assessment:

End of course unit written examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Krane, K. S. (1988). Introductory Nuclear Physics, John Wiley & Sons.

* Frauenfelder, H., Henley, E. M. (1974) Subatomic Physics, Prentice Hall.

* Burcham, W. E. (1973) An introduction to Nuclear Physics, Longman.

* Halzen, F. and Martin, A. D. (1984). Quarks and Leptons: An Introductory Course in Modern Particle Physics, John Wiley & Sons.

* Perkins, D. H. (1974). Introduction to High Energy Physics.

* Muirhead, H. (1965). The Physics of Elementary Particles, Pergamon Press.

* Tassie, L. J. (1973). The Physics of Elementary Particles, Longman.

Course Code:

PHYS 44094

Title:

Cosmology and Astrophysics

Pre-Requisites:

All AMAT/PHYS Compulsory Course units

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able demonstrate understanding of the properties of the cosmos and the laws of physics which govern the observed behaviour of the universe and its constituents.

Course Content:

Celestial sphere, The Solar system, Milky way, Local clusters of Galaxies, Absolute and apparent luminosity, Spectroscopy in cosmology, Telescopes, Structure of stars, Evolution of stars, Neutron stars, White Dwarfs, Supernovae explosions, Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. Types of Galaxies, Intergalactic matter, dust, and nebulae. Hubble's Law, Red shift and the expansion of the universe. Death of stars. General Relativity and Cosmology, Geodesics and curved spaces. Implosion of Stars; Chandrasekhar's mass limit, Black holes and pulsars, Wormholes and Time Machines. Histories of model universes; Steady state theory, Quantum mechanics and the inflationary big bang theory, Cosmic microwave background radiation. Nuclear synthesis in the early universe. Life in the universe. The future of the universe; Existing theories.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorial discussions.

Assessment:

End of course written examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Berry, M. V. (1989). Principles of Cosmology and Gravitation, IOP publishing Ltd.

* Chaisson, E. and McMillan, S. (2002). Astronomy Today.

* Giancoli, D. C. (1998). Physics, Prentice Hall.

* Wienberger, S. (1976). The First Three Minutes.

* Friedman, M. (1983). Foundation of Space-Time Theories: Relativistic Physics and Philosophy of Science

* Thorne, K. S. (1994) Black Holes and Time Warps-Einstein's Outrages Legacy, W. W. Norton & Co.

Course Code:

PHYS 43104

Title:

Special Topics in Physics

Pre-Requisites:

All PHYS Complusary Course Units

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding in some of the areas of contemporary applied physics.

Course Content:

Topics will be selected from the following list, depending on the availability of staff. New topics may be introduced from time to time.

* Atmospheric Physics

* Biophysics

* Cosmic rays

* Geophysics

* High Energy Particle Physics

* Introduction to Fibre Optics and Optical Fibre Communication

* Laser Physics

* Magnetic Materials

* Mathematical Modelling in Meteorology

* Medical Physics

* Nanoscience

* Physics of Sensors

* Physics of Telecommunication

* Plasma Physics

* Solar Physics

* Solid Electrolytes

* Superconductivity

Method of Teaching and Learning:

A combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorial discussions.

Assessment:

End of course written examination.

Recommended Reading:

* Reading material relevant to each topic will be given at the beginning of the course.

Course Code:

PHYS 43115

Title:

Advanced Physics Laboratory-II

Pre-Requisites:

All PHYS Complusary Course Units

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the students will be able to demonstrate skills in (i) using advanced experimental techniques through laboratory work (ii) writing technical reports and presenting results based on analysis of experimental data.

Course Content:

Selected advanced experiments in areas of electromagnetic theory, properties of matter, quantum mechanics, and modern physics.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

Twelve hours of laboratory work per week on assigned experiments.

Assessment:

Laboratory work will be continuously assessed. Six hour practical examination will be held at the end of academic year.

Recommended Reading:

* Worsnof, B. L and Flint, H. J. (1965). Advanced Practical Physics for Students, Jerrold & Sons Ltd.

* Whittle, R. M. and Yarwood, J. (1973). Experimental Physics for Students.

Course Code:

PHYS 43128

Title:

Research Project

Pre-Requisites:

All PHYS Complusary Course Units

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate competence in (i) planning and carrying out a research project (ii) writing a dissertation on the research findings and (iii) presentation of the results.

Method of Teaching and Learning:

Experimental or theoretical research projects are assigned to students under the supervision of senior staff at the beginning of the Fourth Year. Students should identify the relevant reading material through a literature survey and carry out research work on the given topic.

Assessment:

A dissertation should be submitted and the results should be presented at a seminar of one-hour duration. The project will be evaluated on the dissertation and seminar.

Recommended Reading:

* Reading material relevant for research topic/s.