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PHYM423 Classical and Quantum Fluids2007-2008Code: PHYM423Title: Classical and Quantum Fluids Instructors: Dr C.D.H. Williams and Dr A.S. Plaut CATS credits: 10 ECTS credits: 5 Availability: unrestricted Level: M Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: Fundamental Electromagnetism II (PHY2006), Solid State Physics I (PHY3102) and Statistical Mechanics (PHYM421) Duration: Semester I Directed Study Time: 22 lectures Private Study Time: 78 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: 2001/02 SJM (CDHW) AimsFluids exhibit an enormous range of behaviours. Examples of classical fluid behaviour in nature include: the circulation of blood, the winds, currents in seas, and convection mechanisms in stars. In in the human world, our understanding of fluid mechanics has made essential contributions to the design of aircraft, the generation of power, the distribution of water, and even the processing of food. This module also introduces the astonishing properties of quantum fluids. In some cases these are extreme examples of qualities also possessed by classical fluids, but quantum fluids also have many unique properties which are manifestations of quantum mechanics acting on a macroscopic scale such as quantised vorticity, zero viscosity and superfluidity. Many of the examples to be discussed arise from research being conducted in the Quantum Interacting Systems Group at Exeter. Intended Learning OutcomesAfter completion of this module the student should be able to:
Transferable SkillsAbilty to use physics techniques in a multi-disciplinary context. Learning and Teaching MethodsLectures and problems classes. AssignmentsProblems for problems classes. AssessmentOne 90-minute examination (100%). Syllabus Plan and Content
Core Text(1988), Physical Fluid Dynamics (2nd edition), Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-854493-6 (UL: 532 TRI)Supplementary Text(s)(1995), Fluid Dynamics for Physicists, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-42969-2 (UL: 532.05 FAB)(1998), Mechanics of Fluids (7th edition), Nelson Thorne, ISBN 0-7487-4043-0 (UL: 532 MAS) (1992), Low Temperature Physics, Blackie & Son Ltd, ISBN 0-13-110362-8 (UL: 536.56 MCC) (1984), Matter at Low Temperatures, Blackie & Son Ltd, ISBN 0-216-91594-5 (UL: 536.56 MACC) (1990), Superfluidity and Superconductivity (3rd edition), IoP Publishing, ISBN 750300337 (UL: 537.623 TIL) Formative MechanismsStudents are able to monitor their learning by attempting the problems set for the problem classes. Model solutions are discussed in the problem classes. Evaluation MechanismsThe module will be evaluated using information gathered via the student representation mechanisms, the staff peer appraisal scheme, and measures of student attainment based on summative assessment. |