PHYS 43104

>< Type/ Status : Compulsory
>< Title : Special Topics in Physics
>< Pre-requisites : All PHYS Core Course units
>< Objectives : Students will gain a thorough understanding in some of the areas of contemporary applied physics.
>< Course Content :

Topics will be selected from the following list, depending on the availability of staff. New topics may be introduced from time to time

• Atmospheric Physics
• Biophysics
• Cosmic rays
• Fibre Optics
• High Energy Particle Physics
• Laser Physics
• Magnetic Materials
• Superconductivity
• Medical Physics
• Physics of Sensors
• Physics of Telecommunication
• Plasma Physics
• Solar Physics
• Solid Electrolytes

>< Methodology : A combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorial discussions.
>< Scheme of Evaluation : End of the course written examination.
>< Recommended Reading :
1.Reading material relevant to each topic will be given at the beginning of the course

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