Physics and Astronomy
PHYS143 - Physics 1B
- Unit Convenor Dr James Downes and Co-Lecturer Associate Professor Andrei Zvyagin
- Unit Guide
- University Handbook entry
COURSE MATERIAL
This unit together with PHYS140 Physics IA, provides an overview of physics. This unit includes a broad range of topics suitable for those majoring in any of the other sciences, including mathematics, as well as a core of study for those who are majoring in physics, photonics or astronomy. This unit begins with further topics in classical physics: the physics of oscillations and wave motion, including sound waves, diffraction and the wave behaviour of light, leading to an introduction to geometrical and physical optics and the operation of some optical instruments. The unit then moves on to look at some of the theories of modern physics that influence the way that we view the natural world, and the fundamental laws that govern it. An introduction is given to molecular kinetic theory and the important universal laws of thermodynamics, the latter valid for everything from the boiling of a kettle to exploding black holes. Einstein's theory of special relativity and its counter-intuitive views on space and time, the uncertain world of quantum physics, and what the latter tells us about the structure of atoms and nuclei, conclude the unit.
You are welcome to visit any of the lecturers or tutors to talk about this unit, individual assignment problems, or any other difficulties you may be having. The lecturers can be found as follows:
Dr James Downes (Unit Convenor)
Building E7A Room 202 Tel: (02)9850-8900
Email: james.downes @ mq.edu.au
Associate Professor Andrei Zvyagin (Co-Lecturer)
Building E7B Room 212 Tel: (02)9850-7760
Email: andrei.zvyagin @ mq.edu.au
As the 100-level lab director, queries about the practical classes should be directed to Dr James Downes.
Study material (including assignments) is hosted on the textbook publisher’s website on a PHYS143 specific page available here. The unit outline for PHYS143 is available here.
Laboratory and tutorial classes start in week 2 of the semester. The full laboratory schedule is shown below:
PHYS143 Laboratory Schedule
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