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Studying Physics at Salford
Prof Ian Morrison
Head of Physics
School of Sciences, Engineering and the Environment
Programme
• Overview of Physics Programmes
• Laboratory Work
• Computing and Mathematics
• Undergraduate Projects
• The Physics Society
• Careers and Employability
BSc programmes (three or four years)
• Physics
• Physics with Acoustics
• Pure and Applied Physics
• Physics with a Foundation Year
MPhys programmes (four years)
• Physics
• Physics with Acoustics
• Physics with Studies in North America
All our Physics degrees are fully accredited by the Institute of Physics
• 3rd Year – you can spend a year at the University of Toledo• Salford - Toledo Exchange running since 1994• Approx. 20% fee UK fee charged during year abroad• Some assistance from Student Loan Company (flights)• Ritter Observatory• Opportunities for summer internships (photovoltaics – medical physics)• Transfer onto this course option is possible in your 2nd year
MPhys Physics with Studies in North America
The Physics Degree
PHYSICS
Mechanics
Particle
Physics
Relativity
Nuclear
Physics
Thermal
Physics
Astrophysics
Quantum
Physics
Gravitation
Waves
Optics
Condensed
Matter
Magnetism
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Problem-solving classes
• Practical laboratories
• Electronics
• Computing
Laboratories
• Group projects
• Placement year
• Final year project
• Problem-solving skills
• Practical skills
• Computing and IT skills
• Presentation skills
The First Year
Mathematics for PhysicsFundamentals
of Physics
A
Mechanics
Relativity
Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics
Fundamentals
of Physics
B
Thermal Physics
Kinetic Theory
Waves
Quantum
Physics
Fundamentals
of Physics
C
Electricity
Magnetism
Electronics
Optics
Frontiers of
Physics
Mathematics and
Computing
The First Year Course
Fundamentals of Physics A•Classical Dynamics, Relativity, Atomic and Particle Physics
Fundamentals of Physics B• Thermal Physics, Kinetic Theory, Waves and Vibrations, Optics
Fundamentals of Physics C•Electricity, Magnetism, Electronics, Quantum Physics
Lectures Group problem solving classesLaboratory Classes
Text : Young and Freedman, 'University Physics with Modern Physics'
The First Year Course
Mathematics For Physics•Algebra•Trigonometrty•Vectors•Calculus•…………
Mathematics and Computing•Differential Equations•Series•…………….
LecuturesGroup problem tutorial classesComputer laboratories – Computer Simulation
Second Year
Core:
Classical and quantum waves
Properties of matter
Mathematical methods and application
Computing for physics
Laboratory – including 2nd Semester group project
(design, build, demonstrate….)
using our MakerSpace as well as other facilities
Options: Astrophysics, acoustics, languages ..
Third Year
Core: Nuclear and particle physicsMaxwell’s equations and waves opticsQuantum mechanics of atoms, molecules and solidsTheoretical physics (MPhys – BSc Option)
Project - BSc: 40 Credits, MPhys: 20 Credits
Options: photonics, nano-technology, room acoustics, acoustics of music, languages ..
Fourth Year – MPhys
• Advanced quantum mechanics
Our researchers are specialists in:
• Magnetism, materials• Thin films, nanotechnology• Materials characterisation
• Research methods and research project – 60 Credits
Some key points:
Common core syllabus with optional modules
• Allows students to explore different subjects as you progress
Assistance with mathematics
• Assess students on entry
• Optional maths modules (pure and applied physics)
• School provides “walk-in” support (Mathscope)
Additional support
• “open door policy” – friendly, supportive, knowledgeable staff
• Salford University Physics Society (SUPS) peer support
Materials
& Physics
Research
Research Areas
Quantum Technologies
Quantum Computing
Complexity
Non linear Physics
High Pressure Physics
Chemical Physics
Energy Materials
First Principles
Modelling
Vacuum Technology
Nanotechnology
Thin Films
Materials
Synthesis and
Characterisation
Laser Physics
Student Projects
• Experimental
• Design and Build
• Theoretical and Computational
• Medical Physics projects
• Often aligned to staff research interests
Some Examples :-
Dr. John Proctor
Diamond anvil cells Phase diagram of CO2 Raman spectrometer
Planetaryinteriors
Ethane in the diamond anvil cell at 60,000 atmospheres pressure
Dr Mark Hughes
Quantum technologiesDeveloping quantum computing and communication technology using erbium implanted siliconRecently published in Nature Scientific Reports 2019
non-volatile memory devicesFabricating and testing new type of memory device that could replace RAM and hard drivesProject student’s work was published recently IoP Nanotechnology 2018
Solid-state electrolytes for lithium ion batteriesDeveloping materials to make lithium ion batteries safer and longer lasting
Quantum computer programmingProgramming IBM’s publicly available quantum computers to give project students an understanding of this new frontier in computing
Photolithography technology developmentProject students have made their own photolithography setup to fabricate their own microchips – now employed by local semiconductor company
Dr Heather Yates and Dr Richard Pilkington
Deposition and analysis of thin material coatings by Chemical Vapour Deposition, CVD, Evaporation and Sputtering
Plasma Enhanced CVD
Flame Assisted CVD
Electron MicroscopyX-Ray Diffraction
Infection control via CVD• Characterisation and durability testing of thin layers of bacteria killing materials within a matrix of silica or titania.
Studying the component parts of solar cells for –
• Formation of high optical haze double textured electrode films for improved light trapping.
• Charge transfer films for perovskite solar cells.
• Optical properties of bromine doped perovskite.
• Weathering of films for determination of solar cell durability.
Increasing Br
Spontaneous pattern formation in discrete optical cavities
Dr James Christian – Theory and Computational Modelling
• Pattern formation ubiquitous in nature:
• Fundamental research, exploring new mathematical and computational analyses in the field of pattern formation
• Applications in optical information transmission
Why is it important?
What we are as a society
• Trips• Socials• Peer Support
Trips Abroad: Berlin
SOCIALS
Frontiers of PhysicsThe Stimulating Physics Project
What can you do with a Physics Degree?
Frontiers of Physics
Employer Engagement – Employer Awareness
Improving Employability
Employer Seminar Series - Integrated into curriculum
Problem Based Learning laboratory:
incorporating many different skill sets:
Problem Solving, Information Literacy, Project Management, Presentations, Report Writing and Researching.
Recent Industrial Seminars
Laser Quantum
Diodes ZetexSemiconductors Ltd
Nuvia
Astrium
BPD Acoustics
Technical Fibres
Patent Law
Edwards Vacuum
Salford Energy House
Salford Royal Hospital
The Christie Hospital
BAE Systems
CCLRC - Daresbury
Rolls Royce
Money Supermarket
Npower, Serco, E-on
Agilent Technologies
Curtins
TDA
Some Recent Salford Graduate Destinations
Versarian (Materials Engineering)
Agilent (Scientific Instrumentation)
EADS Astrium (Engineering)
AMEC (Engineering)
PA Consulting (Engineering)
PGS (Geophysics)
4energy
Oak Ridge National Labs (Government Labs)
Mercer Instruments (Scientific Instruments)
Hiden (Scientific Instruments)
British Antarctic Survey (Environmental Science)
Hewlett Packard – (IT)
The Telegraph (Media)
Matter Christie College – Australia (Teaching)
Homeserve (Financial Services)
Highland Scientific (Scientific Instrumentation)
NetApp (IT- Systems Engineering)
Scientific Civil Service – HMRC
Culham - UKAEA (Nuclear Fusion)
KPMG (Finance)
Medovate Limited (Medical Technologies)
Phds – Salford, Manchester, Lancaster,
Toledo, Oxford, Jyvaskyla, Southampton,
Liverpool, Sussex ……
Bangor University (Oceanography)
Nimans (Telecommunications)
Liverpool University (Materials)
Barclays (Financial Services)
Nu Instruments (Scientific Instruments)
Malvern Instruments (Scientific Instruments)
Christie Hospital (Medical Physics)
Ted Baker (Retail Services)
University of Birmingham (Materials)
Kratos Analytical (Scientific Instruments)
SPECIFIC (Engineering)
RBS (Financial Services)
Nanoco (Chemical Engineering)
National Physics Laboratory
Rolls Royce (Aerospace)
Patent Seekers Ltd (Patent Law)
BBC (Sound Engineering)
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