Fields in Physics II (PHYS3051)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Fortnight
3P/5 WEEKS: 2W: 1T
Incompatible
PHYS3951 and PHYS7250
Prerequisite
PHYS2055
Recommended prerequisite
MATH2100 & (PHYS2100 or PHYS2101)
Assessment methods
Examinations, assignments, and laboratory work
Course enquiries
Professor Ben Powell (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Prof Ben Powell
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course will survey classical field theories in physics, emphasising the unity, power and wide applicability of this class of theories. Topics covered will include high-energy particle physics, condensed matter physics, electromagnetism, and optics. Students will gain a sound understanding of classical field theory and topics relevant to research and practical applications.
