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Module Title |
Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics
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Module Code |
PS207
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School |
School of Physical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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Module Aims:
7To provide a comprehensive introduction to the modern physics topics of special relativity, nuclear physics and elementary particle physics
7To give the student an appreciation of the consequences of Einstein’s postulates: time dilation, length contraction, synchronization errors, relativistic mass, etc.
7To strengthen basic problem-solving skills
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Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes:
7The students have a working knowledge of the main concepts of special relativity, nuclear physics and particle physics
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Indicative Syllabus:
Special Relativity
¿Historical development
¿Einstein''s postulates
¿Length contraction, time dilation, synchronization
¿Addition of velocities
¿Relativistic mass, momentum and energy
¿Space-time diagrams
¿Twin paradox, pole-in-barn paradox
General Relativity and Cosmology
¿Equivalence principle
¿Curved space-time and consequences
¿Hubble''s Law
Nuclear Physics
¿Historical overview
¿Mass and binding energy
¿Nuclear models
¿Radioactivity
¿Fusion and fission
¿Medical applications
Elementary particle physics
¿Leptons, baryons, hadrons
¿Eightfold Way
¿Conserved quantities
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Indicative Reading List:
Essential:
Physics:
7Principles with Applications by D.C. Giancoli
Supplementary:
7Space and Time in Special Relativity by N.D. Mermin
7University Physics by Young and Freedman (10th Ed), Addison Wesley.
7Relativity: An introduction to space-time physics by S. Adams
7Six Not-So-Easy Pieces by R.P. Feynman
7Mr. Tompkins in Paperback by G. Gamow
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AP | BSc in Applied Physics |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| PHA | BSc in Physics with Astronomy |
| SE | BSc Science Education |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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