PHYS212 Photonics
Updated: 15 May 2007| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level A - Internet access required | |||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | November | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | PHYS 121 or 121A, 122 or 122A; MATH 101 or 101A or 110 | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | None | |||||||||
| Notes | on-campus students must attend the compulsory residential school | |||||||||
| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
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| Unit Description |
Photonics covers topics in advanced geometrical optics, optical interference and optical fibre technologies, including modern communications systems and optical fibre sensing. It is designed for students wishing to undertake a physics major in the BSc, BTeach/BSc, BCompSc or BEngTech (Electronics Engineering Technology) degrees, or graduate, advanced or standard diplomas in physics. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |