1 false PHYS3035 <p>The course begins with harmonic motion and shows how simple models of single and coupled oscillators can be used to find useful descriptions of many physical systems.&nbsp; Wave motion is then covered and expanded into a discussion of electromagnetic radiation and optical systems.&nbsp; We cover aspects of optics including polarisation, interference, interferometry, lasers and Fourier optics.&nbsp; The course material is supported throughout by examples taken from recent research on mechanical systems, nano-optics, atomic physics, biological systems and laser physics. Computer models provide an opportunity to explore various concepts presented in lectures, including coupled linear oscillators and chaotic dynamics in driven non-linear oscillators.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Complimenting the lectures, this course contains a laboratory component.&nbsp; Some experiments are essentially qualitative and support lecture material, while others allow development of important skills in quantitative experimental physics.</p> C 1 false 13271 <p>with PHYS2017 </p> <p>Assessment will be based on:</p><ul><li>Four assignments&nbsp; (20%; LO 1-5)</li><li>Laboratory work (30%; LO 6) </li><li>Final exam (50%; LO 1-5)</li></ul> 1 1 <p>On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:</p><p>1. Understand systems of single and multiple harmonic oscillators and appreciate the role of driving, damping and coupling of harmonic systems.<br />2. Identify systems that can be understood using simple models of harmonic oscillation and thereby understand a range of physical systems with a single unified model.<br />3. Understand the role of the wave equation and appreciate the universal nature of wave motion in a range of physical systems.<br />4. Understand optical phenomena such as polarisation, birefringence, interference and diffraction in terms of the wave model.<br />5. Understand a diffraction and imaging in terms of Fourier optics and gain physical and intuitive insight in a range of physics via the spatial Fourier Transform.<br />6.&nbsp;Through the lab course, understand the principles of measurement and error analysis and develop skills in experimental design.</p> 0 Fourier Systems and Optics 6 6 6 Fourier Systems & Optics Band 2 NP Physics <p>Approximately twenty-four lectures, up to twelve tutorials and twenty-four hours of laboratory work, plus individual study.</p> 2010