Fields and quantum physics

What it covers

This unit forms part of mainstream physics. You will study the foundations of rotational dynamics, the gravitational field, electrostatics, magnetism and quantum physics. Together these topics underpin interactions in our universe at sub-atomic to cosmic scales. In electrostatics, you will explore the electric field, potential and energy for various situations, and the behaviour of capacitors and dielectrics. In magnetism, you will cover the relation between currents, magnetic fields and induced emfs, inductance, LCR resonance, and an introduction to Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves. In waves and quantum physics you will learn about superposition, interference and diffraction, wave-particle duality for matter and light, quantisation, wave functions and probabilities, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, the hydrogen atom, and the particle-in-a-box model

Assessment

Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.

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