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Physics(PH)modules

PH3007ElectromagnetismSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 2

Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9

Plannedtimetable: 9.05amMonevennumberedweeks,9.05Tue,Thu,15.05Friodd-numberedweeks(TBC)

The properties of electromagnetic fields will be explored using a variety ofmathematical tools (in particular,vectoranddifferentialcalculus).Topicswillinclude:chargeandcurrentdistributions,electro-andmagnetostatics,materials,electrodynamics,conservationprinciples,electromagneticwavesandradiation.Thismodulebuildsonknowledgeandskillsacquiredinpriorcourseworkbydevelopingtechniquesforsolvingmoreadvancedproblemsinelectromagnetism.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforAstrophysics,SingleandJointHonoursPhysics,TheoreticalPhysics,PhysicsandChemistry,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): (PH3081orPH3082orMT2003orMT2506)andPH2012and[MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503)].

Requiredfor: PH4025,PH4027,PH4032,PH5005

Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:

Weeklycontact:3lecturesandfortnightlytutorials.

Scheduledlearning:36hours Guidedindependentstudy:114hours

Assessmentpattern: AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=90%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=10%

AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=60%,Coursework(classtests30%)=40%

Re-assessmentpattern: OralRe-assessment,cappedatgrade7

AdditionalinformationfromSchool:

Please see also the information in the School’s Handbook forHonoursmodulesavailableviahttps://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/physics/staff_students/timetables.phpThislinkalsogivesaccesstotimetablesforthemodules.

Modulecoordinator: DrCBaily

Moduleteachingstaff: DrCBaily


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PH3012ThermalandStatisticalPhysicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 2


Plannedtimetable: 12.00noonoddMon,Wed,Fri,2.00pmevenTue(TBC)

The aim of this module is to cover at honours level the principles and most important applications ofthermodynamicsandstatisticalmechanics.The syllabus includes: equilibrium; the equation of state; the classical perfect gas; discussion of experimentalresultsthat leadtothethreelawsofthermodynamics; idealisedreversibleengines;theClausius inequality;theclassical conceptof entropy and its connection to equilibrium; thermodynamicpotentials;Maxwell's relations;opensystemsandthechemicalpotential;phasetransitionsandtheClausius-Clapeyronequationfor firstordertransitions;higherorderphasetransitions;theconnectionbetweenstatisticalphysicsandthermodynamics;theBoltzmann form for the entropy; microstates and macrostates; the statistics of distinguishable particles; theBoltzmann distribution; the partition function; statistical definition of the entropy andHelmholtz free energy;statisticalmechanicsof two-levelsystems;energy levelsanddegeneracy;quantumstatistics:Bose-EinsteinandFermi-Dirac distributions; density of states; black-body radiation; Bose-Einstein condensation; Fermi energy;quantum gases and the classical limit; Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution; equipartition of energy; negativetemperatures.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforAstrophysics,SingleandJointHonoursPhysics,TheoreticalPhysics,ChemistryandPhysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,[MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503)],(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)])

Requiredfor: PH4025,PH5014


Weeklycontact:3lecturesortutorials.



AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=80%,Coursework=20%




Modulecoordinator: ProfSLee

Moduleteachingstaff: ProfSLee,DrILeonhardt


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PH3014TransferableSkillsforPhysicistsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: WholeYear


Availabilityrestrictions: NotautomaticallyavailabletoGeneralDegreestudents.

Plannedtimetable: 10.00amWed,occasional10.00amFri(TBC)

Theaimofthemodule istodevelopthekeyskillsoforalandwrittencommunication, informationtechnology,teamworkingandproblemsolving.Thiswillbedone in thecontextofphysicsandastronomy, thusextendingstudent knowledge and understanding of their chosen subject. Guidance, practice and assessment will beprovidedinthepreparationanddeliveryoftalks,criticalreadingoftheliterature,scientificwriting,developingandwritingacaseforresourcestobeexpendedtoinvestigateaparticularareaofscience,tacklingcasestudies.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforAstrophysics,Physics,TheoreticalPhysics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),EntrytotheSchool'sHonoursprogramme.

Anti-requisite(s): PH4040


Weeklycontact:Throughtheyearthereare8lectures,9tutorials,1workshop,andabout14hoursofpresentingand/orcriticallyevaluatingtalks.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Courseworkonbasisofexercisesand2oralpresentations=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: NoRe-assessmentavailable-Assignmentbased



Modulecoordinator: DrBDSinclair

Moduleteachingstaff: DrBDSinclairwithothers


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PH3061QuantumMechanics1SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 1Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Plannedtimetable: 9.00amTue,Thu(TBC)This module introduces the main features of quantum mechanics. The syllabus includes: early ideas onquantisation, the emergence of the Schrödinger equation, the interpretation of the wave function andHeisenberg's uncertainty relation. The concepts of eigenfunctions and eigenvalues. Simple one-dimensionalproblemsincludingpotentialwellsandtheharmonicoscillator.SolutionoftheSchrödingerequationforcentralforces,theradialSchrödingerequation,andthehydrogenatom.Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforAstrophysics,SingleandJointHonoursPhysics,TheoreticalPhysics,

ChemistryandPhysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503)Co-requisite(s): PH3081orPH3082unlessalreadyhave[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]

Requiredfor: PH3062,PH4022,PH4025,PH4028,PH4037,PH4040,PH5002,PH5003,PH5004,PH5005,PH5012,PH5014,PH5015,


Weeklycontact:2lecturesandfortnightlytutorials.Scheduledlearning:27hours Guidedindependentstudy:73hours

Assessmentpattern: AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=94%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=6%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=80%,Coursework(inclClassTest14%)=20%




Modulecoordinator: DrAKohnleModuleteachingstaff: DrAKohnle


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PH3062QuantumMechanics2SCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 2Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Plannedtimetable: 9.00amWed,Fri(TBC)Thismoduleexploresmoreofthekeyconceptsofquantummechanics,assumingaknowledgeofthematerialinPH3061. The syllabus includes time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, including thetreatmentofdegeneratestates.Thecourseincludesamatrixdescriptionofspin,theBlochsphererepresentationofspin,systemsofinteractingspins,andthequantummechanicsofasystemofidenticalparticles,whichleadstothedistinctionbetweenfermionsandbosons.Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforAstrophysics,SingleandJointHonoursPhysics,TheoreticalPhysics,

ChemistryandPhysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH3061,(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)])Requiredfor: PH4021,PH4022,PH4028,PH4037,PH4040,PH5002,PH5003,PH5004,PH5005,

PH5012,PH5014,PH5015Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:

Weeklycontact:2lecturesandfortnightlytutorials.Scheduledlearning:27hours Guidedindependentstudy:73hours

Assessmentpattern: AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=95%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=5%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=80%,Coursework(inclClassTest15%)=20%




Modulecoordinator: DrAKohnleModuleteachingstaff: DrAKohnle


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PH3074ElectronicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 9.00amMon,Wed,Fri,11.00amFrilab(TBC)

Thismoduleprovidesabasicgrounding inpracticalelectronics. It introducesanddevelops thebasicprinciplesunderlyingthesynthesisandanalysisofanaloguecircuits.Themoduleisdividedintotwoparts:passivecircuits,beginningwithareviewofdccircuittheorybeforemovingontocompleximpedance,passiveaccircuitsanddiodeapplications; active circuits and amplifiers, including simple bipolar and FET amplifiers, operational andinstrumentationamplifiersandapplications.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforPhysicsMPhysOptionalforAstrophysics,Physics,TheoreticalPhysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503)


Weeklycontact:3lectures,tutorialsorshortlabsessions







Modulecoordinator: DrPCruickshank

Moduleteachingstaff: DrPCruickshank


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PH3080ComputationalPhysicsSCOTCATCredits: 10 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: OneofMon2-4,Tue2-4,Tue4-6andoneofThu2-4,Thur4-6,Fri2-4(TBC)

Thismodule is designed to develop a level of competence inMathematica, amodern programming languagecurrentlyused inmanyphysics research labs formathematicalmodelling.Nopriorexperience is required.Themodule starts with a grounding in the use of Mathematica and discusses symbolic solutions and numericalmethods.ThemainfocusisthenonthewaysinwhichMathematicacanbeusedforproblemsolvinginphysicsandastrophysics.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforAstrophysics,SingleandJointHonoursPhysics,TheoreticalPhysics,MathematicsandPhysics,MathematicsandTheoreticalPhysics.



Requiredfor: ThisorPH3082orsimilarisrecommendedforallphysicsandastronomylevel4and5modules


Weeklycontact:4hourssupervisedPCClassroom



AsusedbyStAndrews:3-hourComputer-basedExamination=50%,Coursework(Quizes)=50%

Re-assessmentpattern: NoRe-assessmentavailable-laboratorybased



Modulecoordinator: DrMMazilu

Moduleteachingstaff: DrMMaziluandDrAGillies


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PH3081MathematicsforPhysicistsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 10.00amTue,ThuandevenMon,2.00pmoddMon(TBC)

Themoduleaimstodevelopmathematicaltechniquesthatarerequiredbyaprofessionalphysicistorastronomer.Thereisparticularemphasisonthespecialfunctionswhichariseassolutionsofdifferentialequationswhichoccurfrequentlyinphysics,andonvectorcalculus.Analyticmathematicalskillsarecomplementedbythedevelopmentofcomputer-basedsolutions.Theemphasisthroughout isonobtainingsolutionstoproblemsinphysicsanditsapplications.SpecifictopicstobecoveredwillbeFouriertransforms,theDiracdeltafunction,partialdifferentialequationsandtheirsolutionbyseparationofvariablestechnique,seriessolutionofsecondorderODEs,Hermitepolynomials, Legendre polynomials and spherical harmonics. The vector calculus section covers the basicdefinitionsofthegrad,div,curlandLaplacianoperators,theirapplicationtophysics,andtheformwhichtheytakeinparticularcoordinatesystems.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforAstrophysics,SingleandJointPhysics,TheoreticalPhysicsPH3081iscompulsoryforPhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematicsifMT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)isnottakeninSecondYear


Anti-requisite(s): PH3082,MaybetakenwithMT2506ORMT3504,butnotwithboth

Requiredfor: AllPHandASlevel4and5modules,andsecondsemesterlevel3modules,unlessotherpre-requisite(s)(egPH3082)taken.


Weeklycontact:3lecturesplusfortnightlytutorials.



AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=80%,Coursework=20%(madeupofClassTest=15%andmeaningfulengagementwithtutorialwork=5%)




Modulecoordinator: DrCBaily

Moduleteachingstaff: DrCBaily


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PH3082MathematicsforChemistry/PhysicsSCOTCATCredits: 20 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 1


Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytoChemistryandPhysicsMScistudents

Plannedtimetable: 10.00amoddMon,Tue,Thu,2.00pmoddMon,3.00pmMon,andtwox2hrsontwoofMon,Tue,Thu,Friafternoons(TBC)

ThismoduleconsistsofthecontentandassessmentofallofPH3081andthefirstpartofPH3080.Themoduleaimstodevelopmathematical techniquesthatarerequiredbyaprofessionalphysicistorastronomer.There isparticular emphasis on the special functions which arise as solutions of differential equations which occurfrequentlyinphysics,andonvectorcalculus.Analyticmathematicalskillsarecomplementedbythedevelopmentofcomputer-basedsolutions.Theemphasisthroughout isonobtainingsolutionstoproblemsinphysicsanditsapplications.SpecifictopicstobecoveredwillbeFouriertransforms,theDiracdeltafunction,partialdifferentialequationsandtheirsolutionbyseparationofvariablestechnique,seriessolutionofsecondorderODEs,Hermitepolynomials, Legendre polynomials and spherical harmonics. The vector calculus section covers the basicdefinitionsofthegrad,div,curlandLaplacianoperators,theirapplicationtophysics,andtheformwhichtheytakeinparticularcoordinatesystems.IntheothersectionofthemodulestudentsareintroducedtotheMathematicapackage,andshownhowthiscanbeusedtosetupmathematicalmodelsofphysicalsystems.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforChemistryandPhysicsMSci

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),entrytoMSciChemistryandPhysicsdegreeprogramme

Anti-requisite(s): PH3080,PH3081,MaybetakenwithMT2506ORMT3504,butnotwithboth

Requiredfor: AllPHandASlevel4and5modules,andsecondsemesterlevel3modules,unlessotherrelatedtaken(egPH3080andPH3081)taken.


Weeklycontact:3x1-hourlectures(x10weeks),2x2-hourPCClassroomsupervisedsessions(x5weeks),1-hourtutorial(x5weeks)



AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=60%Coursework=40%





Moduleteachingstaff: DrMMazilu,DrAGillies,DrCBaily


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PH3101PhysicsLaboratory1SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel9 Semester: 2


Plannedtimetable: 2.00pm-5.30pmMonand2.00pm-5.30pmThu(TBC)

The aims of the module are (i) to familiarise students with a wide variety of experimental techniques andequipment, and (ii) to instill an appreciation of the significance of experiments and their results. Themoduleconsists of sub-modules on subjects such as solid state physics, lasers, interfacing, and signal processing andrelatedtopics.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforPhysicsBScandMPhys,ChemistryandPhysicsMSciOptionalforAstrophysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics


Requiredfor: PH4111(unlessPH4105istaken),PH5101


Weeklycontact:2x3.5-hourlaboratories.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%




Modulecoordinator: DrCRae

Moduleteachingstaff: DrCRae


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PH4026SignalsandInformationSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 2


Plannedtimetable: 11.00amoddMon,Wed,Fri,2.00pmevenMon(TBC)

This module gives an introduction to what are signals and information, and how they are measured andprocessed.Italsocoverstheimportanceofcoherenttechniquessuchasfrequencymodulationanddemodulationandphasesensitivedetection.Thefirstpartofthemoduleconcentratesoninformationtheoryandthebasicsofmeasurement,withexamples.Coherentsignalprocessingisthendiscussed,includingmodulation/demodulation,frequencymixinganddigitalmodulation.Datacompressionandreductionideasareillustratedwithrealexamplesandmultiplexingtechniquesareintroduced.Themoduleconcludeswithadiscussionofbasicantennaprinciples,linkgain,andapplicationstoradar.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstrophysics,Physics,TheoreticalPhysics(SingleandJoint)

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)])





AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=100%




Modulecoordinator: DrPCruickshank

Moduleteachingstaff: DrPCruickshank,DrGSmith


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PH4027OptoelectronicsandNonlinearOpticsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 9.00amTue,Thu,3.00pmFri(TBC)Themoduleprovidesanintroductiontothebasicphysicsunderpinningoptoelectronicsandnonlinearoptics,anda perspective on contemporary developments in the two fields. The syllabus includes: an overview ofoptoelectronicdevicesandsystems;opticalmodulators;acousto-optics;BraggandRaman-Nath;propagationoflight inanisotropicmedia;electro-optics;waveguideandfibreoptics;modesofplanarguides;nonlinearoptics;activeandpassiveprocesses insecondandthirdorder;secondharmonicgeneration;phasematching;coupledwave equations; parametric oscillators; self-focusing and self-phase-modulation; optical bistability; phaseconjugation;solitons;Rayleigh;RamanandBrillouinscattering.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstrophysics,Physics,TheoreticalPhysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematicsUndergraduateProgrammes.

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH3007(Undergraduates)



Scheduledlearning:32hours Guidedindependentstudy:118hoursAssessmentpattern: AsdefinedbyQAA:

WrittenExaminations=100%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=0%





Modulecoordinator: ProfIDWSamuelModuleteachingstaff: ProfIDWSamuel,DrMMazilu


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PH4028AdvancedQuantumMechanicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 2Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Plannedtimetable: 12.00noonevenMon,TueandThu,4pmoddFri(TBC)ThismodulebuildsonthematerialofPH3061andPH3062QuantumMechanics1and2topresentsomeoftheimportant current and advanced topics in quantum mechanics. The mathematics of complex analysis isintroduced toallow this tobeused for relevantquantummechanicsproblems.Scattering theory isdevelopedusingpartialwavesandGreen'sfunctions,leadingtoadiscussionofquantumdegenerategases.AdvancedtopicsinperturbationtheoryincludingWKBapproximationforexploringdifferentialequations.Thedensitymatrixformalismasthegeneralstatedescriptioninopenquantumsystemsispresented;opensystemdynamics are described within the formalism of the density matrix master equation. Quantum informationprocessing is covered, including concepts such as qubits, quantumentanglement, quantum teleportation, andmeasurementbasedquantumcomputing.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforTheoreticalPhysicsOptionalforAstrophysics,Physics,TheoreticalPhysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH3061,PH3062,PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)])Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:

Weeklycontact:3lecturesortutorials.Scheduledlearning:32hours Guidedindependentstudy:118hours






Modulecoordinator: DrBLovettModuleteachingstaff: DrBLovett


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PH4031FluidsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 2Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Plannedtimetable: 11.00amevenMon,Tue,Thu,2.00pmoddTue(TBC)This module provides an introduction to fluid dynamics, and addresses the underlying physics behind manyeveryday flows that we see around us. It starts from a derivation of the equations of hydrodynamics andintroduces the concept of vorticity and the essentials of vorticity dynamics. The influenceof viscosity and theformationofboundarylayersisdescribedwithsomestraightforwardexamples.Theeffectofthecompressibilityof a fluid is introduced and applied to shock formation and to the conservation relations that describe flowsthrough shocks. A simple treatment ofwaves and instabilities then allows a comparison between theory andreadily-observedstructuresinclouds,riversandshorelines.

Programmemoduletype: TwoofPH4031,AS4011,AS4012,AS4025,AS4015compulsoryforAstrophysicsBScTwoofPH4031,AS4025,AS4015compulsoryforAstrophysicsMPhysOptionalforAstrophysics,Physics,TheoreticalPhysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics


Requiredfor: AS5002(stronglyrecommended,thoughnotrequired)Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:

Weeklycontact:3lecturesandsometutorials.Scheduledlearning:32hours Guidedindependentstudy:118hours






Modulecoordinator: ProfMJardine

Moduleteachingstaff: ProfMJardine


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PH4032SpecialRelativityandFieldsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Plannedtimetable: 3.00pmTue,4.00pmTue,Fri(TBC)Themoduleanalysesclassicalfieldsinphysicssuchastheelectromagneticfield.Fieldsarenaturalingredientsofrelativity,becausetheyservetocommunicateforceswithafinitevelocity(thespeedoflight).Themodulecoversthetensorformalismofspecialrelativity,relativisticdynamics,theLorentzforce,Maxwell'sequations,retardedpotentials,symmetriesandconservationlaws,andconcludeswithanoutlooktogeneralrelativity.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforTheoreticalPhysics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematicsOptionalforAstrophysics,Physics,PhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH3007,PH3081(orMTequivalent),PH4038

Requiredfor: PH5011(recommended,thoughnotrequired)Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:




AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=75%,Coursework(assessedtutorialquestions)=25%




Modulecoordinator: DrNKorolkova

Moduleteachingstaff: DrNKorolkova


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PH4034LaserPhysics1SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 9.00amMon,Wed,Fri(TBC)

Thismodulepresentsabasicdescriptionof themainphysical conceptsuponwhichanunderstandingof lasermaterials, operations and applications can be based. The syllabus includes: basic concepts of energy-levelmanifolds in gain media, particularly in respect of population inversion and saturation effects; conditions foroscillator stability in laser resonator configurations and transverse and longitudinal cavity mode descriptions;singlelongitudinalmodeoperationforspectralpurityandphaselockingoflongitudinalmodesforthegenerationof periodic sequences of intense ultrashort pulses (i.e. laser modelocking); illustrations of line-narrowed andmodelockedlasersandtheoriginandexploitabilityofintensity-inducednonlinearopticaleffects.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstrophysics,Physics,TheoreticalPhysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics


Requiredfor: PH5016(unlessPH4035istaken)-alsorecommendedforPH5005









Modulecoordinator: DrBLovett

Moduleteachingstaff: DrBLovett,DrGBruce


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PH4035PrinciplesofOpticsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 2


Plannedtimetable: 12.00noonoddMon,Wed,Fri,3pmevenTue(TBC)

Thismodule formulates themainaspectsofphysicsused inmodernoptics, lasersandoptoelectronicsystems.Topics covered include: polarised light and itsmanipulation, with descriptions in terms of Jones' vectors andmatrices; Fresnel's equations for transmittance and reflectance at plane dielectric interfaces; reflection andtransmissionofmulti-layerthinfilmsplustheiruseininterferencefilters;interpretationofdiffractionpatternsinterms of Fourier theory; spatial filters; the theory and use of Fabry-Perot etalons; laser cavities andGaussianbeams.



Requiredfor: PH5016(unlessPH4034istaken)









Modulecoordinator: DrFKoenig

Moduleteachingstaff: DrFKoenig


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PH4036PhysicsofMusicSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 12.00noonMon,Tue,Thu(TBC)

Musicalinstrumentsfunctionaccordingtothelawsofphysicscontainedinthewaveequation.Windinstruments,thehumanvoiceandtheacousticsofconcerthallscanbeexplainedlargelybyconsideringwavesintheair,butunderstanding drums, percussion, string instruments and even the ear itself involves studying the coupling ofwavesinvariousmedia.Theconceptsofpitch,loudnessandtoneareallreadilyexplainedinquantitativetermsasare the techniques that musicians and instrument makers use to control them. The analysis of musicalinstrumentsnaturallyculminatesinalookathowmusicalsoundmaybesynthesised.


Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,[MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503)],AdmissiontoanHonoursprogrammeintheSchoolofPhysicsandAstronomyandpriororconcurrentattendanceatPH3081orPH3082









Modulecoordinator: DrJKemp

Moduleteachingstaff: DrJKemp


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PH4038LagrangianandHamiltonianDynamicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 2


Plannedtimetable: 10.00amevenMon,Tue,Thu,2.00pmoddFri(TBC)

Themodulecoversthefoundationsofclassicalmechanicsaswellasanumberofapplications invariousareas.Starting from the principle of least action, the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics areintroduced.Themoduleexplainstheconnectionbetweensymmetriesandconservationlawsandshowsbridgesbetweenclassicalandquantummechanics.Applicationsincludethecentralforceproblem(orbitsandscattering)andcoupledoscillators.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforAstrophysicsMPhys,PhysicsMPhys,TheoreticalPhysicsOneofPH4038andMT4507compulsoryforTheoreticalPhysicsandMathematicsOptionalforAstrophysicsBSc,ChemistryandPhysicsMSci,PhysicsBSc,PhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]

Anti-requisite(s): MT4507


Weeklycontact:2or3lecturesandsometutorials







Modulecoordinator: DrBBraunecker

Moduleteachingstaff: DrBBraunecker


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PH4039IntroductiontoCondensedMatterPhysicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 11.00amWed,Fri,2.00pmFri

Thismoduleexploreshowthevariousthermalandelectricalpropertiesofsolidsarerelatedtothenatureandarrangementoftheirconstituentatoms.Forsimplicity,emphasisisgiventocrystallinesolids.Themodulecovers:the quantum-mechanical description of electron motion in crystals; the origin of band gaps and insulatingbehaviour;thereciprocallatticeandtheBrillouinzone,andtheirrelationshipstoX-rayscatteringmeasurements;the band structures and Fermi surfaces of simple tight-binding models; the Einstein and Debye models ofphonons,and their thermodynamicproperties; low-temperature transportpropertiesof insulatorsandmetals,including theDrudemodel; thephysicsof semiconductors, includingdopingandgating; theeffectofelectron-electron interactions, including a qualitative account ofMott insulators; examples of the fundamental theoryappliedtotypicalsolids.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforPhysics,TheoreticalPhysics,ChemistryandPhysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082concurrently)or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH3061orCH3712

Co-requisite(s): PH3061unlesstakenpreviously,PH3082unlessitorPH3081takenpreviously

Requiredfor: PH4044,PH5024


Weeklycontact:3lecturesortutorials







Modulecoordinator: DrCHooley

Moduleteachingstaff: DrCHooley


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PH4040NuclearandParticlePhysicswithAdvancedSkillsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1


Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsonthePhysicsandPhilosophy,andPhysicsandComputerScience,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematicsprogrammes.

Plannedtimetable: 14.00Tue,NoonWedandFri(allfromweek4),10.00Wed,occasional10.00Fri(TBC)

The firstaimof thismodule is todescribe in termsofappropriatemodels, thestructureandpropertiesof theatomicnucleus, theclassificationof fundamentalparticlesand themeansbywhich they interact.The syllabusincludes: nuclear sizes, binding energy, spin dependence of the strong nuclear force; radioactivity, the semi-empirical mass formula; nuclear stability, the shell model, magic numbers; spin-orbit coupling; energetics ofbetadecay,alpha-decayandspontaneousfission;nuclearreactions,resonances;fission;electroweakandcolourinteractions,classificationofparticlesasintermediatebosons,leptonsorhadrons.Standardmodelofleptonsandquarks,andideasthatgobeyondthestandardmodel.Thesecondaimofthismoduleistodevelopresearchskills,andoralandwrittencommunicationskillsinscience.Participantswillbegiventrainingintheuseofbibliographicdatabases, use of the scientific literature, oral andwritten communication skills, andwill develop these skillsthroughstructuredassignments.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforPhysicsandPhilosophy,andPhysicsandComputerScienceandJointHonoursdegreeswithMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH3061,PH3062,EntrytoBScHonoursinPhilosophyandPhysicsorComputerScienceandPhysicsorMathematicsandPhysicsorTheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Anti-requisite(s): PH4022,PH3014,PH4041


Weeklycontact:3xlectures(x7weeks)plus6furtherlectures,4tutorials,1workshopand2hoursofgivingandevaluatingtasks.







Modulecoordinator: DrAKohnle

Moduleteachingstaff: DrAKohnle,DrBDSinclair


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PH4041Atomic,Nuclear,andParticlePhysicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 2.00pmTue,12.00noonWedandFri(TBC)

Theaimofthismoduleistodescribeintermsofappropriatemodels,thestructureandpropertiesoftheatom,including its nucleus, the classification of fundamental particles and the means by which they interact. Thesyllabusincludes:electroncloudmodelofanatom,electronspinandmagneticmoment,spin-orbitinteractions,revisionofsingle-electronatomandbriefqualitativeextensiontomulti-electronatoms,selectionrulesandlineintensities for electric-dipole transitions; nuclear sizes, binding energy, properties of the strong nuclear force;radioactivity, thesemi-empiricalmass formula;nuclearstability, theshellmodel,magicnumbers;energeticsofbeta-decay,alpha-decayandspontaneousfission;nuclearreactions,resonances;fission;electroweakandcolourinteractions,classificationofparticlesasintermediatebosons,leptonsorhadrons.Standardmodelofleptonsandquarks.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforBScandMPhysAstrophysicsBScandMPhysPhysicsMPhysTheoreticalPhysicsMSciChemistryandPhysics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH3061andPH3062

Anti-requisite(s): PH4022,PH4037,PH4040


Weeklycontact:3lecturesperweekwithtotalof3replacedbyatutorial



AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=90%,Coursework(quizzes)=10%




Modulecoordinator: DrAKohnle

Moduleteachingstaff: DrAKohnle,DrDCassettari


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PH4042ConceptsinAtomicPhysicsandMagneticResonanceSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 2


Plannedtimetable: 9.00amoddMon,2.00pmevenTue,9.00amWedandFri9.00(TBC)

ThismodulebuildsontheatomicphysicscoveredinPH4041tolookattheatomicstructureofheliumandmany-electronatoms,magneticinteractionswithintheatom(leadingtofineandhyperfinesplitting),theZeemaneffect,andtopicsinatom-lightinteraction.Thesewell-establishedconceptsarethenusedincontemporarytopicssuchascoldatomphysicsandmagneticresonance,bothofwhicharecurrentresearchtopicswithintheSchool.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforalldegreesintheSchoolofPhysics&Astronomy.

Pre-requisite(s): PH3061,PH3062,(PH4041orspecialpermissionfromtheSchool)



Weeklycontact:3lecturesperweekwithtotalof3replacedbyatutorial







Modulecoordinator: DrDCassettari

Moduleteachingstaff: DrDCassettari,DrGSmith,DrJLovett,DrPWahl


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PH4043StudiesinPhysicsandChemistrySCOTCATCredits: 5 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 2


Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthehonoursyearsofthejointChemistryandPhysicsdegreeprogramme.

Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.Thismodule,whichisforstudentsonthejointdegreeprogrammeChemistryandPhysics,providesguidanceonliteratureresearchandcommunicationskills.Studentschoosearea(s)ofinterestrelevanttothejointdegreetoexploreandtowriteareviewarticleandaprovideashortpresentation.Themodulethusaddressesimportantprofessional skills, develops subject knowledge, and explicitly brings together the two halves of the degreeprogramme.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryfortheMSciinChemistryandPhysics

Pre-requisite(s): CH3441,PH3082,PH3061ThismoduleisavailableonlytostudentsinthehonoursyearsofthejointdegreeprogrammeinChemistryandPhysics

Anti-requisite(s): PH3014Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:

Weeklycontact:1-hourlecture(x4weeks),1-hourtutorial(x5weeks)Scheduledlearning:9hours Guidedindependentstudy:41hours


AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework(includingPresentation(20%)=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: Nore-assessmentavailable.



Modulecoordinator: DrBSinclairModuleteachingstaff: DrBSinclair


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PH4044AdvancedCondensedMatterPhysicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 2Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsonaprogrammeintheSchoolofPhysics&Astronomy.Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.ThismodulebuildsonconceptstaughtinIntroductiontoCondensedMatterPhysics(PH4039)tointroducemoreadvancedtheoreticalconceptsandlaythefoundationsrequiredtounderstandthechallengesincurrentresearchin condensed matter physics. Topics covered in this module include advanced techniques for band-structuredetermination,superconductivityandmagnetismaswellasthephysicsofsemiconductorelectronics.Themodulewill furtherprepare students formore independent learning.Themodulewillbe100%continuouslyassessed,includingajournalclubpresentation,problemsheetsandcomputationalproblemstoserveasanintroductiontoadvancedmodellinganddataanalysisincondensedmatterphysics.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforalldegreesintheSchoolofPhysics&Astronomy

Pre-requisite(s): MT2501,MT2503,PH3061and(PH3080orPH3082)andPH4039

Requiredfor: PH5024


Weeklycontact:3lecturesortutorials(x11weeks),1computinghourScheduledlearning:41hours Guidedindependentstudy:109hours


AsusedbyStAndrews:OralExamination=30%,Coursework(computingproject-40%,JournalClubpresentation30%)=70%

Re-assessmentpattern: OralExamination=100%-reassessmentgradecappedat7



Modulecoordinator: DrPWahl

Moduleteachingstaff: DrPWahl,DrADiFalco,DrBBraunecker,DrPKing


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PH4045BiomedicalimagingandsensingSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 2Academicyear: 2018/9Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.Medical imaging and sensing technology plays a major role in the way people are diagnosed and treated inhospitals.Exploringthesetechnologies,theunderlyingphysicsandthedataanalysisbehindthemenhancestheircurrentuseandallowsforinsightintotheirpotentialfuturedevelopment.Thismodulewillcover:thedifferenttypesofmedicalimaging(suchasMRI,CT,PET,ultrasoundandopticalimaging),thefundamentalprinciplesandphysicsbehindthesetechniques,theirusesandlimitationsinaclinicalsetting,andapplicabledatatreatmentandsignalprocessingtechniques,includinghowtoprogramthese.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforPhysics,TheoreticalPhysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH3080orPH3082Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:

Weeklycontact:2sessionsperweekof2.5hourseachwhichincludelecturesandguidedpracticalclasses(x11weeks)



AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=60%,Coursework(includingclasstest)=40%

Re-assessmentpattern: OralExamination=100%-reassessmentgradecappedat7




Moduleteachingstaff: DrMMazilu,DrAGillies,DrPCruickshank


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PH4105PhysicsLaboratory2

SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel10 Semester: 1


Plannedtimetable: 2.00pm-5.30pmMonand2.00pm-5.30pmThu(TBC)

The aims of the module are (i) to familiarise students with a wide variety of experimental techniques andequipment, and (ii) to instil an appreciation of the significance of experiments and their results. Themoduleconsistsofsub-modulesontopicssuchassolidstatephysics,optics,interfacing,andsignalprocessing.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforPhysicsOptionalforAstrophysics,TheoreticalPhysics,PhysicsandMathematics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics


Requiredfor: PH4111(unlessPH3101istaken)


Weeklycontact:2x3.5-hourlaboratories.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%




Modulecoordinator: DrCRae

Moduleteachingstaff: DrCRae


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PH4111PhysicsProject(BSc)SCOTCATCredits: 30 SCQFLevel10 Semester: WholeYear


Availabilityrestrictions: NormallyonlyinthefinalyearofaPhysicsBScprogramme

Plannedtimetable: Halftimeinsecondsemester,plussomepreparationinfirstsemester.

Theproject aims todevelop students' skills in searching thephysics literatureand inexperimentaldesign, theevaluation and interpretation of data, and in the presentation of results. There is no specific syllabus for thismodule.StudentstakingtheBScdegreeselectaprojectfromalistoffered,andaresupervisedbyamemberofstaff. Project choice and somepreparatorywork is undertaken in semester one, but normallymost of the 30credits'worthofworkisundertakeninsemestertwo.Theaimisthatstudentsprovidetheintellectualdrivefortheprojectwork,andshouldtakeonarolesimilartothatofaresearchstudentintheSchool.Supportwillbeofferedbytheacademicstaffmember(s)supervisingtheprojectandusuallyalsobyothermembersofaresearchteam.ManyprojectswillbecarriedoutintheSchool’sresearch labs, but other arrangements are possible. A pre-project report precedes theexperimental/computational/theoretical work of the project, and is expected to be directly relevant to thesubsequentexperimentalstudies.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforSingleHonoursPhysicsBSc,thisortheothersubject’sprojectmoduleforJointHonoursBScPhysicsandPhilosophy,PhysicsandComputerScience,BScPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]).AtleastoneofPH3101,PH4105

Anti-requisite(s): AS4103,AS5101,PH5101,PH5103,PH4796


Weeklycontact:Projectstudentswork“half-time”ontheirprojectthroughsemester2.Allstudentsmustmeetweeklywiththeirprojectsupervisorandattendfortnightlymeetingswiththeirpeer-supportgroup.MostprojectsarebasedinresearchlabsintheSchool,wheremembersofresearchteamswillprovidesupervisionrangingfromsafetycovertoassistancewithequipmentanddiscussionofinterpretationofresults–itisexpectedthatthe20hoursaweekwillbeprimarilyinthisenvironment.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework(Reviewessay,ReportandOralExamination)=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: NoRe-assessmentavailable-Finalyearproject



Modulecoordinator: DrPKing

Moduleteachingstaff: DrPKingwithothers


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PH5002FoundationsofQuantumMechanicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: NormallyonlytakeninthefinalyearofanMPhysorMSciprogrammeinvolvingthe

SchoolPlannedtimetable: 2.00pmMon,Tue,Fri(TBC)Thismoduleconsistsofsevenparts:(i)classicalandquantumsystems;(ii)vectorspaces,Hilbertspaces,operatorsandprobability;(iii)basicpostulatesofquantummechanicsforobservableswithdiscretespectra;(iv)illustrativeexamples;(v)treatmentofcontinuousobservablesintermsofprobabilitydistributionfunctionsandthespectralfunctions; (vi) quantum theory of orbital and spin angular momenta, Pauli-Schrodinger equation and itsapplications;(vii)introductiontorelativisticquantummechanics.Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstrophysicsMPhys,PhysicsMPhys,ChemistryandPhysics,

TheoreticalPhysics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematicsPre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or

[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)])PH3061andPH3062.Requiredfor: Recommended,butnotrequired,forPH5004Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:


Assessmentpattern: AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=100%,PracticalExaminations=0%,Coursework=0%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: OralRe-assessment,cappedatgrade7AdditionalinformationfromSchool:


Modulecoordinator: DrKWanModuleteachingstaff: DrKWan


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PH5003GroupTheorySCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: NormallyonlytakeninthefinalyearofanMPhysorMSciprogrammeinvolvingthe

SchoolPlannedtimetable: 12.00noonWed,Fri,3.00pmMon(TBC)Thismoduleexplorestheconceptofagroup,includinggroupsofcoordinatetransformationsinthree-dimensionalEuclideanspace;theinvariancegroupoftheHamiltonianoperator;thestructureofgroups:subgroups,classes,cosets, factor groups, isomorphisms and homorphisms, direct product groups; introduction to Lie groups,including notions of connectedness, compactness, and invariant integration; representation theory of groups,including similarity transformations, unitary representations, irreducible representations, characters, directproduct representations, and the Wigner-Eckart theorem; applications to quantum mechanics, includingcalculationofenergyeigenvaluesandselectionrules.Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstrophysicsMPhys,PhysicsMPhys,ChemistryandPhysics,

TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematicsPre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or

[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH3061andPH3062.Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:






Modulecoordinator: ProfJCornwellModuleteachingstaff: ProfJCornwell


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PH5004QuantumFieldTheorySCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1


Availabilityrestrictions: NormallyonlytakeninthefinalyearofanMPhysorMSciprogrammeinvolvingtheSchool

Plannedtimetable: 2.00pmThu,3.00pmTue,Fri(TBC)

Thismodulepresentsan introductoryaccountof the ideasofquantumfield theoryandof simpleapplicationsthereof,includingquantizationofclassicalfieldtheories,secondquantizationofbosonsandfermions,thefailureof single particle interpretation of relativistic quantum mechanics, solving simple models using secondquantization, Feynman's path integral approach to quantum mechanics and its relation to classical actionprinciples, field integrals forbosonsandfermions, therelationshipbetweenpath integralmethodsandsecondquantization,andadescriptiveintroductiontoGreen'sfunctionsandFeynmandiagrams.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforTheoreticalPhysicsOptionalforAstrophysicsMPhys,PhysicsMPhys,ChemistryandPhysics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH3012,PH3061,PH3062and(PH4038orMT4507)and(PH4028orMT3503).

Co-requisite(s): AtleastoneofPH5002andPH5012isrecommendedbutnotcompulsory.









Modulecoordinator: DrJKeeling

Moduleteachingstaff: DrJKeeling


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PH5005LaserPhysics2SCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1



Plannedtimetable: 10.00amMon,Tue,Wed,Thu(TBC)

Quantitativetreatmentoflaserphysicsembracingbothclassicalandsemiclassicalapproaches;transient/dynamicbehaviour of laser oscillators including relaxation oscillations, amplitude and phase modulation, frequencyswitching,Q-switching,cavitydumpingandmodelocking;designanalysisofoptically-pumpedsolidstatelasers;laseramplifiersincludingcontinuous-wave,pulsedandregenerativeamplification;dispersionandgaininalaseroscillator-roleofthemacroscopicpolarisation;unstableopticalresonators,geometricanddiffractiontreatments;quantummechanicaldescriptionofthegainmedium;coherentprocessesincludingRabioscillations;semiclassicaltreatmentofthelaser;tunablelasers.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstrophysicsMPhys,PhysicsMPhys,TheoreticalPhysics,ChemistryandPhysics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): UG-PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH3007,PH3061andPH3062.PH4034isrecommended.






AsusedbyStAndrews:2.5-hour(opennotes)Examination=100%




Modulecoordinator: DrBSinclair

Moduleteachingstaff: DrBSinclair,ProfTBrown,DrLO’Faolain


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PH5011GeneralRelativitySCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1

Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: NormallyonlytakeninthefinalyearofanMPhysorMSciprogrammeinvolvingthe

SchoolPlannedtimetable: 9.00amWed,Fri,3.00pmThu(TBC)Thismodulecovers:inertialframes,gravity,principleofequivalence,curvatureofspacetime;basictechniquesoftensoranalysis;Riemannianspaces,metrictensor,raisingandloweringofindices,Christoffelsymbols,locallyflatcoordinates, covariant derivatives, geodesics, curvature tensor, Ricci tensor, Einstein tensor; fundamentalpostulates of general relativity: spacetime, geodesics, field equations, laws of physics in curved spacetime;distances, time intervals, speeds; reduction of equations of general relativity to Newtonian gravitationalequations; Schwarzschild exterior solution, planetarymotion, bending of light rays, time delays; observationaltestsofgeneralrelativity;Schwarzschildinteriorsolution,gravitationalcollapse,blackholes.Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstrophysicsMPhys,PhysicsMPhys,TheoreticalPhysics,Chemistry

andPhysics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematicsPre-requisite(s): PH3081orPH3082,PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003orMT2506andMT2507)],

RecommendedPH4038andPH4032.Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:





Modulecoordinator: DrMDominikModuleteachingstaff: DrMDominik


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PH5012QuantumOpticsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: NormallyonlytakeninthefinalyearofanMPhysorMSciprogrammeinvolvingthe

SchoolPlannedtimetable: 11.00amMon,11.00amTue,Thu(TBC)Quantumoptics is the theoryof light thatunifieswaveandparticleoptics.Quantumopticsdescribesmodernhigh-precision experiments that often probe the very fundamentals of quantum mechanics. The moduleintroducesthequantisationof light, theconceptofsingle lightmodes,thevariousquantumstatesof lightandtheirdescription inphasespace.Themoduleconsiders thequantumeffectsof simpleoptical instrumentsandanalysestwoimportantfundamentalexperiments:quantum-statetomographyandsimultaneousmeasurementsofpositionandmomentum.Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstrophysicsMPhys,PhysicsMPhys,TheoreticalPhysics,Chemistry

andPhysics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematicsPre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or

[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH3061,PH3062,PH4028.Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:






Modulecoordinator: DrNKorolkovaModuleteachingstaff: DrNKorolkova


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PH5014TheInteractingElectronProbleminSolidsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1

Academicyear: 2017/8


Plannedtimetable: 4.00pmMon,Tue,Thu(TBC)

The aim of this module is to give an overview of developments in modern condensed matter physics. Thedifficulties of a full quantum mechanical treatment of electrons with strong interactions will be discussed.CommonexistingapproachessuchastheHubbardandt-JmodelsandFermiliquidtheorywillbecompared.Itwillbe shown that, although microscopic models can explain aspects of magnetism, they have little chance ofcapturingmanyotherfeaturesofthefascinatinglow-energyphysicsofthesesystems.Instead,weintroducetheprinciple of emergence, and show how it suggests radically new approaches to the problem of complexity incondensed matter physics and beyond. In this module, formal lectures will be combined with readingassignments,andtheassessmentwillbebasedonmarkedhomeworktogetherwithanoralpresentationfollowedbyquestions.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstrophysicsMPhys,PhysicsMPhys,TheoreticalPhysics,ChemistryandPhysics,TheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH4039,PH3012,PH3061,PH3062.


Weeklycontact:2lecturesandsometutorials.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=50%,PresentationplusOralExamination=50%




Modulecoordinator: DrCHooley

Moduleteachingstaff: DrCHooley


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PH5015ApplicationsofQuantumPhysicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: NormallyonlytakeninthefinalyearofanMPhysorMSciprogrammeinvolvingthe

SchoolPlannedtimetable: 12.00noonMon,Tue,Thu(TBC)Quantumphysicsisoneofthemostpowerfultheoriesinphysicsyetisatoddswithourunderstandingofreality.In thismoduleweshowhow laboratoriesaround theworld canprepare singleatomicparticles,ensemblesofatoms, light and solid state systems in appropriate quantum states and observe their behaviour. Themoduleincludes studies of laser cooling, Bose-Einstein condensation, quantum dots and quantum computing. Anemphasisthroughoutwillbeonhowsuchquantumsystemsmayactuallyturnintopracticaldevicesinthefuture.Themodulewillincludeassessmentbasedontutorialworkandashortpresentationonaresearchtopic.Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstrophysicsMPhys,PhysicsMPhys,TheoreticalPhysics,Chemistry


[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH3061,PH3062.Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:

Weeklycontact:3lectures/tutorials,1x3-hourresearchlabvisit,3hoursstudentpresentationsduringthesemester.Scheduledlearning:30hours Guidedindependentstudy:120hours

Assessmentpattern: AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=80%,PracticalExaminations=10%,Coursework=10%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=80%,Coursework=20%



Modulecoordinator: DrDCassettariModuleteachingstaff: DrDCassettari,DrMMazilu


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PH5016BiophotonicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: NormallyonlytakeninthefinalyearofanMPhysorMSciprogrammeinvolvingthe

SchoolPlannedtimetable: 9.00amMon,Wed,Fri(TBC)The module will expose students to the exciting opportunities offered by applying photonics methods andtechnology to biomedical sensing and detection. A rudimentary biological backgroundwill be providedwhereneeded.Topicsincludefluorescencemicroscopyandassaysincludingtime-resolvedapplications,opticaltweezersfor cell sorting and DNAmanipulation, photodynamic therapy, optogenetics, lab-on-a-chip concepts and bio-MEMS. Two thirds of the module will be taught as lectures, including guest lectures by specialists, with theremainingthirdconsistingofproblem-solvingexercises,suchaswritingaspecificnewspieceonaresearchpaper,assessedtutorialsheetsandapresentation.Avisittoabiomedicalresearch laboratoryusingvariousphotonicsmethodswillalsobearranged.Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstrophysicsMPhys,PhysicsMPhys,TheoreticalPhysics,Chemistry


[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH4034orPH4035.Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:

Weeklycontact:3lectures/tutorials.Scheduledlearning:31hours Guidedindependentstudy:119hours

Assessmentpattern: AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=80%,PracticalExaminations=10%,Coursework=10%AsusedbyStAndrews:2-hourWrittenExamination=80%,Coursework(includingpresentation)=20%



Modulecoordinator: ProfTBrownModuleteachingstaff: ProfTBrown,ProfMGather,DrCPenedoEsteiro


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PH5023MonteCarloRadiationTransportTechniquesSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Plannedtimetable: 11.00amWed,2.00pmTue,Fri(TBC)ThismoduleintroducesthetheoryandpracticebehindMonteCarloradiationtransportcodesforuseinphysics,astrophysics,atmosphericphysics,andmedicalphysics.Includedinthemodule:recapofbasicradiationtransfer;techniquesforsamplingfromprobabilitydistributionfunctions;asimpleisotropicscatteringcode;computingtheradiationfield,pressure,temperature,andionisationstructure;programmingskillsrequiredtowriteMonteCarlocodes;codespeed-uptechniquesandparallelcomputing;three-dimensionalcodes.Themoduleassessmentwillbe100%continuousassessmentcomprisinghomeworkquestionsandsmallprojectswherestudentswillwritetheirownandmodifyexistingMonteCarlocodes.Programmemoduletype: OptionalforAstronomyandPhysicsPre-requisite(s): PH2012,plusatleastoneof:AS3013,PH3080.PH3081,PH3082.Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:

Weeklycontact:3hoursoflectures(x6weeks),1-hourtutorials(x5weeks),duringsemester3x3hoursupervisedcomputerlabsessionsScheduledlearning:32hours Guidedindependentstudy:118hours

Assessmentpattern: AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=25%,PracticalExaminations=25%,Coursework=50%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework(worksheets=50%,3-hourcomputingtest=25%,1-hourClassTest=25%)=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: NoRe-assessmentavailable-laboratorybasedAdditionalinformationfromSchool:


Modulecoordinator: DrKWoodModuleteachingstaff: DrKWood


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PH5024ModernTopicsinCondensedMatterPhysicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1Academicyear: 2017/8&2018/9Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytothoseinthefinalyearofanMPhysprogrammePlannedtimetable: 10.00amTue,Wed,Thu(TBC)ThismodulelinkswithongoingresearchinthisareaintheSchool,andincludestherichstructuralandelectronicphasesthatcanbestabilisedatsurfacesofmaterialsandthephysicsofstronglycorrelatedelectronmaterials.Italsocoverssomeexperimentaltechniquescommonlyusedtocharacterisethese,suchasquantumoscillations,angle-resolvedphotoemissionspectroscopy,andscanning tunnellingmicroscopyandspectroscopy.There isanemphasis on developing skills in critical reading of the scientific literature, presenting relevant works in classdiscussions, and performing computations. Tutorial sessionswill be used to provide constructive feedback onproblemsheets. Full-classdiscussions in a "journal club" stylewill aid indevelopingunderstandingof complextopicsandcriticalreadingofresearchpapers.Programmemoduletype: OptionalforMPhysprogrammesPre-requisite(s): PH3061,PH3062,(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),

PH3080,(PH4037orPH4041),PH4039,PH4044Learningandteachingmethodsanddelivery:

Weeklycontact:3hoursoflectures(x7weeks),1-hourtutorials(x4weeks),3-hourpresentations(x3weeks)Scheduledlearning:34hours Guidedindependentstudy:116hours

Assessmentpattern: AsdefinedbyQAA:WrittenExaminations=0%,PracticalExaminations=70%,Coursework=30%AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework=100%

Re-assessmentpattern: NoRe-assessmentavailable-assignmentbasedAdditionalinformationfromSchool:


Modulecoordinator: DrPKingModuleteachingstaff: DrPKing,DrPWahl


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PH5025NanophotonicsSCOTCATCredits: 15 SCQFLevel11 Semester: 1


Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsinthesecondyearofHonoursProgrammeorataughtpostgraduateprogramme.

Plannedtimetable: Tobearranged.

Nanophotonicsdealswithstructuredmaterialsonthenanoscaleforthemanipulationoflight.Photoniccrystalsandplasmonicmetamaterialsarehottopicsincontemporaryphotonics,andformpartoftheSchool'sresearchprogramme.Thepropertiesofthesematerialscanbedesignedtoasignificantextentviatheirstructure.Manyofthe properties of these nanostructuredmaterials can be understood from their dispersion diagram or opticalband-structure, which is a core tool that will be explored in the module. Familiar concepts such as opticalwaveguidesandcavities,multilayermirrorsandinterferenceeffectswillbeusedtoexplainmorecomplexfeaturessuchasslowlightpropagationandhighQcavitiesinphotoniccrystalwaveguidesandsupercontinuumgenerationinphotoniccrystalfibres.Propagatingandlocalizedplasmonswillbeexplainedandwillincludethenoveleffectsofsuper-lensingandadvancedphasecontrolinmetamaterials.

Programmemoduletype: OptionalforMPhys,MSciChemistryandPhysics

Pre-requisite(s): PH3061,[PH3081orPH3082],[PH4027orPH4034orPH4035]



Weeklycontact:3lectures/tutorials(x10weeks)




Re-assessmentpattern: Oralre-assessment,gradecappedat7=100%



Modulecoordinator: DrADiFalco

Moduleteachingstaff: DrADiFalco,DrLO'Faolain


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PH5101PhysicsProject(MPhys)SCOTCATCredits: 60 SCQFLevel11 Semester: WholeYear


Availabilityrestrictions: NormallyAvailableonlytothoseinthefinalyearofanMPhysPhysicsorMSciChemistryandPhysicsdegreeprogramme

Plannedtimetable: Fulltimeinsecondsemester,followingsomeworkinfirst.

Theproject aims todevelop students' skills in searching thephysics literatureand inexperimentaldesign, theevaluation and interpretation of data, and in the presentation of results. There is no specific syllabus for thismodule.StudentstakingtheMPhysdegreeselectaprojectfromalistoffered,andaresupervisedbyamemberofstaff. Project choice and somepreparatorywork is undertaken in semester one, but normallymost of the 60credits'worthofworkisundertakeninsemestertwo.Theaimisthatstudentsprovidetheintellectualdrivefortheprojectwork,andshouldtakeonarolesimilartothatofaresearchstudentintheSchool.Supportwillbeofferedbytheacademicstaffmember(s)supervisingtheprojectandusuallyalsobyothermembersofaresearchteam.ManyprojectswillbecarriedoutintheSchool’sresearch labs, but other arrangements are possible. A pre-project report precedes theexperimental/computational/theoretical work of the project, and is expected to be directly relevant to thesubsequentexperimentalstudies.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforPhysicsMPhysEitherPH5101orCH5441iscompulsoryforChemistryandPhysics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH3101orPH4105

Anti-requisite(s): AS4103,AS5101,PH4111,PH5103,PH4796


Weeklycontact:Projectstudentswork“full-time”ontheirMPhysprojectthroughsemester2.Allstudentsmustmeetweeklywiththeirprojectsupervisorandattendfortnightlymeetingswiththeirpeer-supportgroup.MostprojectsarebasedinresearchlabsintheSchool,wheremembersofresearchteamswillprovidesupervisionrangingfromsafetycovertoassistancewithequipmentanddiscussionofinterpretationofresults–itisexpectedthatthe40hoursaweekwillbeprimarilyinthisenvironment.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework(Reviewessay,Report,andOralExamination)=100%




Modulecoordinator: DrPKing

Moduleteachingstaff: DrPKingwithothers


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PH5103ProjectinTheoreticalPhysics(60)SCOTCATCredits: 60 SCQFLevel11 Semester: WholeYear


Availabilityrestrictions: NormallyavailableonlytothoseinthefinalyearofaTheoreticalPhysicsorMathematicsandTheoreticalPhysicsdegreeprogramme.

Plannedtimetable: Fulltimeinsecondsemester,followingsomeworkinfirst.

Thisprojectintheoreticalphysicsresearchaimstodevelopstudents'skillsinsearchingthephysicsliterature,inthe design and implementation of investigations in theoretical/computational physics, in the evaluation andinterpretationofdata,andinthepresentationofresults.Thereisnospecificsyllabusforthismodule.StudentstakingtheMPhystheoreticalphysicsdegreeselectaprojectfrom a list offered, and are supervised by a member of staff. Project choice and some preparatory work isundertakeninsemesterone,butnormallymostofthe60credits'worthofworkisundertakeninsemestertwo.Theaimisthatstudentsprovidetheintellectualdrivefortheprojectwork,andshouldtakeonarolesimilartothatofaresearchstudentintheSchool.Supportwillbeofferedbytheacademicstaffmember(s)supervisingtheproject.Inadditiontoweeklymeetingswiththeprojectsupervisor,studentswillmeetfortnightlywiththeirpeersupportgroup.Apre-projectreportprecedesthecomputational/theoreticalworkoftheproject,andisexpectedtobedirectlyrelevanttothesubsequentstudies.Pleasenote:Someprojectswillneedlearningfromspecificmodules-pleasecontactpotentialsupervisors.

Programmemoduletype: CompulsoryforTheoreticalPhysicsOneofPH5103,PH5104orMT5999iscompulsoryforTheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH3062,PH3007,(PH4022orPH4040orPH4041),PH4032.Someprojectswillneedlearningfromspecificmodules-pleasecontactpotentialsupervisors.

Anti-requisite(s): PH5102,PH5101,PH4111,AS4103,AS5101,PH4796


Weeklycontact:Projectstudentsshouldspendalltheirtimeinsemester2workingontheproject.Allstudentsmustmeetweeklywiththeirprojectsupervisor,andattendfortnightlymeetingswiththeirpeer-supportgroup.Mostoftheirtimewillbespentworkingontheoreticalphysicsinanindependentfashion,thoughwiththeopportunitytodiscussthingswiththeirsupervisorfacetofaceorelectronically.Inaddition,alltheoreticalphysicsprojectstudentsareencouragedtoattendthetheoreticalphysicsresearchseminars.



AsusedbyStAndrews:Coursework(reviewessay,report,oralexamination)=100%





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PH5104ProjectinTheoreticalPhysics(MathematicsandTheoreticalPhysicsStudents)SCOTCATCredits: 65 SCQFLevel11 Semester: WholeYear


Availabilityrestrictions: AvailableonlytostudentsontheMPhysMathematicsandTheoreticalPhysicsprogramme.

Plannedtimetable: Notapplicable.

Thisprojectintheoreticalphysicsresearchaimstodevelopjoint-degreestudents'skills insearchingthephysicsliterature, in the design and implementation of investigations in theoretical/computational physics, in theevaluationandinterpretationofdata/calculations,andinthepresentationofresults.Theprojectworkisprecededbyasubstantialreviewonatopicwhichisnormallyrelatedtothethemeoftheproject.Studentsselectaprojectfroma listoffered, andare supervisedbyamemberof staff. Input from theSchoolofMathsandStatistics iswelcomed,butnotrequired.Projectchoice,prepwork,andsomewritingofthereviewisundertakeninsem1,butmostofthe65credits'worthofworkisdoneinsem2.Studentsshouldprovidetheintellectualdrivefortheprojectwork,takingonarolesimilartothatofaresearchstudentintheSchool.Note:Someprojectswillneedlearningfromspecificmodules-pleasecontactpotentialsupervisors.

Programmemoduletype: OneofPH5103,PH5104orMT5999iscompulsoryforTheoreticalPhysicsandMathematics

Pre-requisite(s): PH2011,PH2012,MT2001or(MT2501andMT2503),(PH3081orPH3082or[MT2003or(MT2506andMT2507)]),PH3062,PH3007,(PH4022orPH4040orPH4041),PH4032.Someprojectswillneedlearningfromspecificmodules-pleasecontactpotentialsupervisors.

Anti-requisite(s): PH5103,PH5102,PH5101,PH4111,AS4103,AS5101,MT5999


Weeklycontact:supervisormeeting,researchseminar,biweeklypeergroupmeeting



AsusedbyStAndrews:Project=100%(includingOralExamination)

Re-assessmentpattern: NoRe-assessmentavailable.




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