Advanced Fields in Physics II (PHYS3951)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 4 Hours/ Week
2W4P
Incompatible
PHYS7250 (co-taught) and PHYS3051 (co-taught, non-advanced course)
Prerequisite
PHYS2055 or PHYS2955
Recommended prerequisite
MATH2100 & (PHYS2100 or PHYS2101)
Assessment methods
Final Examination
Assignment Series
Laboratory Report
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Jacinda Ginges (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Associate Professor Jacinda Ginges
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. This course is the Advanced Science version of PHYS3051.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | St Lucia | External | Course Profile |
