PHYS8702 Cosmology and Optoelectronics GE

Professor Jamie Quinton

2016

4.5

3 x 50-minute lectures weekly
3 x 6-hour laboratories per semester
1 x 3-hour project work weekly

1 Admission into GCNT-Graduate Certificate in Nanotechnology
1a Admission into GDPNT-Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology
1b Admission into MNT-Master of Nanotechnology
1c Admission into MSCPS-Master of Science (Physics)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c))

1 of CPES3122, PHYS3702 has been successfully completed

Differential and integral calculus such as can be found in MATH2711 Several Variable Calculus

Material to be taught in this topic will include:

A general introduction to issues in cosmology with emphasis on the observational evidence for the big bang theory of the universe
Waveguides and non-linear optics

The aim of this topic is to give students a sound understanding of the basics in cosmology and waveguides and nonlinear optics. The topic will include:

The understanding of the formal theories underlying these phenomena
Further understanding and skills to be developed through problem solving in these areas, particularly computational skills using the Mathematica high-level computational application. Laboratory experiments will be used to develop understanding of some of the key concepts as well as the further development of laboratory skills

At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:

Demonstrate a basic understanding of how the universe is modelled in current theories
Understand an model electromagnetic waveguide effects as well as non-linear electromagnetic effects in dielectrics
Program in Mathematica
Develop further laboratory and report writing skills
Have a sound grounding in and expert knowledge of the basic sciences relevant to employment or further study in the traditional sciences
Be prepared to work in a high tech work force or pursue a research higher degree in nanotechnology
Analyse and critically evaluate ideas/information/data and apply relevant scientific principles to solve problems by, for example, creating hypotheses, testing theories and predictions, designing and carrying out experiments and analysing reported data
Design and carry out experiments using both classical and novel science techniques and protocols
Communicate their findings to a variety of audiencesin written and spoken form through debates, posters, reports and oral presentations
Appreciate that there are the relationships and connections across the sciences and non-science disciplines are core to nanotechnology and understand such relationships and connections
Work and learn independently and appreciate the need for life-long learning
Interact effectively as part of a team in order to achieve common goals

Key dates and timetable

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