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
MPhys Physics with Studies in North America 3 rd 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 2 nd year •
The Physics Degree Optics Quantum Particle Physics Physics Relativity Waves Gravitation PHYSICS Astrophysics Mechanics Magnetism Thermal Nuclear Physics Physics Condensed Matter
• 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 Physics Fundamentals Fundamentals Fundamentals Frontiers of of Physics of Physics of Physics Physics A B C Mechanics Thermal Physics Electricity Mathematics and Relativity Kinetic Theory Magnetism Computing Nuclear Physics Waves Electronics Particle Physics Quantum Optics Physics
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 classes Laboratory 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 • ……………. Lecutures Group problem tutorial classes Computer laboratories – Computer Simulation
Second Year Core: Classical and quantum waves Properties of matter Mathematical methods and application Computing for physics Laboratory – including 2 nd Semester group project (design, build, demonstrate….) using our MakerSpace as well as other facilities Options: Astrophysics, acoustics, languages ..
Third Year Core: Nuclear and particle physics Maxwell’s equations and waves optics Quantum mechanics of atoms, molecules and solids Theoretical 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 Complexity Quantum Computing Non linear Physics Laser Physics Vacuum Technology Chemical Physics Nanotechnology Thin Films Materials High Pressure Physics Synthesis and Characterisation First Principles Modelling Energy Materials
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 Ethane in the diamond anvil cell at of CO 2 Raman spectrometer 60,000 atmospheres pressure Planetary interiors
Dr Mark Hughes non-volatile memory devices Fabricating and testing new type of memory device that could replace RAM and hard drives Project student’s work was published recently IoP Nanotechnology 2018 Quantum technologies Developing quantum computing and communication technology using erbium implanted silicon Recently published in Nature Scientific Reports 2019 Solid-state electrolytes for lithium ion batteries Developing materials to make lithium ion batteries safer and longer lasting
Photolithography technology development Project students have made their own photolithography setup to fabricate their own microchips – now employed by local semiconductor company Quantum computer programming Programming IBM’s publicly available quantum computers to give project students an understanding of this new frontier in computing
Dr Heather Yates and Dr Richard Pilkington Deposition and analysis of thin material coatings by Chemical Vapour Deposition, CVD, Evaporation and Sputtering Flame Assisted CVD X-Ray Diffraction Electron Microscopy Plasma Enhanced CVD
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
Dr James Christian – Theory and Computational Modelling Spontaneous pattern formation in discrete optical cavities
Why is it important? • Pattern formation ubiquitous in nature: • Fundamental research, exploring new mathematical and computational analyses in the field of pattern formation • Applications in optical information transmission
What we are as a society • Trips • Socials • Peer Support
Trips Abroad: Berlin
SOCIALS
Frontiers of Physics The 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 Salford Royal Hospital Laser Quantum The Christie Hospital Diodes Zetex BAE Systems Semiconductors Ltd CCLRC - Daresbury Nuvia Rolls Royce Astrium Money Supermarket BPD Acoustics Npower, Serco, E-on Technical Fibres Agilent Technologies Patent Law Curtins Edwards Vacuum TDA Salford Energy House
Thanks to Some Recent Salford Graduate Destinations Versarian (Materials Engineering) Phds – Salford, Manchester, Lancaster, Agilent (Scientific Instrumentation) Toledo, Oxford, Jyvaskyla, Southampton, EADS Astrium (Engineering) Liverpool, Sussex …… AMEC (Engineering) PA Consulting (Engineering) Bangor University (Oceanography) PGS (Geophysics) Nimans (Telecommunications) 4energy Liverpool University (Materials) Oak Ridge National Labs (Government Labs) Barclays (Financial Services) Mercer Instruments (Scientific Instruments) Nu Instruments (Scientific Instruments) Hiden (Scientific Instruments) Malvern Instruments (Scientific Instruments) British Antarctic Survey (Environmental Science) Christie Hospital (Medical Physics) Hewlett Packard – (IT) Ted Baker (Retail Services) The Telegraph (Media) University of Birmingham (Materials) Matter Christie College – Australia (Teaching) Kratos Analytical (Scientific Instruments) Homeserve (Financial Services) SPECIFIC (Engineering) Highland Scientific (Scientific Instrumentation) RBS (Financial Services) NetApp (IT- Systems Engineering) Nanoco (Chemical Engineering) Scientific Civil Service – HMRC National Physics Laboratory Culham - UKAEA (Nuclear Fusion) Rolls Royce (Aerospace) KPMG (Finance) Patent Seekers Ltd (Patent Law) Medovate Limited (Medical Technologies) BBC (Sound Engineering)
Any Questions? Contact me via email: i.morrison@salford.ac.uk Happy to answer questions via email, phone, video conferencing ….
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