PHY3210 - Modern Physics for Nuclear Technology

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Physics
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Pre-requisite(s)
PHY1101 or AP1201/PHY1201
Equivalent Course(s)
AP3210
Exclusive Courses:
AP3202/PHY3202
Course Offering Term*:
Semester B 2025/26

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

To prepare students of nuclear science and technology with a good foundation of modern physics.  The two central areas of attention are in the physics of radiation and the atomic nucleus. As tools to aid the learning of these areas, electromagnetism, relativity and quantum physics are introduced.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 hours

For a student to pass the course, at least 30%(30%) of the maximum mark for the examination (continuous assessment) must be obtained.

 
Detailed Course Information

PHY3210.pdf