2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

PHAS1030 Electronics, Solid State and Introduction to Quantum Physics

Module manager: David Jennings
Email: d.jennings@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

'A' Level Physics and Maths or equivalent

Co-requisites

PHAS1000	First Year Physics Assessment
PHAS1010	Mechanics, Relativity and Astrophysics
PHAS1020	Thermodynamics
PHAS1040	Vibrations, Waves and Optics
PHAS1050	Coding and Experimental Physics

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module covers the fundamental underpinning theories of solid state physics, an introduction to quantum physics, electronic circuits and logic principles.

Objectives

In solid state and quantum physics students will cover the underpinning theories and concepts including mechanics of solids, Bohr atom, atomic electron states, elementary bonding, elasticity, Photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, De Broglie relation, Wave-particle duality Crystal structure and X-ray diffraction
In addition, students will learn to analyse and design simple electric circuits using fundamental circuit elements, such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors.
Students will also learn the principles of Boolean algebra and its application in digital logic design.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will be able to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of the following:

In Solid State Physics
1. Molecular bonding and potentials
2. Crystal structure and simple X-ray analysis
3. Material properties including elastic moduli
4. Binomial expansion,
5. Taylor and Maclaurin series

In circuits and logic:
6. Solve basic DC circuit problems
7. Analyse and design LCR circuits
8. Apply Boolean algebra to simplify digital circuits and design basic digital gates.
9. Apply an understanding of digital gates to simple digital circuits.

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will be able to do the following:
1. Manage time and plan work to meet deadlines
2. Problem solving
3. Application of appropriate mathematics

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	50	1.00	50.00
Tutorial	6	1.00	6.00
Independent online learning hours			24.00
Private study hours			120.00
Total Contact hours			56.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Coursework	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 09/05/2024

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