Advanced Research Topics

Cod y Modiwl: PHM7020
Teitl y Modiwl: Advanced Research Topics
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Professor Huw Morgan
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): PHM7220
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Xing Li; Dr Rachel Cross; Professor Manuel Grande

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Research project planning skills.:	30%
Asesiad Semester	Three assessments on themes selected from options: (question sheets, reports, essays)	30%
Asesiad Semester	Two assessments on core set themes: (question sheets, reports, essays)	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Two assessments on core set themes: (question sheets, reports, essays)	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Three assessments on themes selected from options: (question sheets, reports, essays)	30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Research project planning skills.:	30%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate the skills underpinning the planning, presentation and assessing of a research project.
Critically evaluate the aspects of a spectroscopic measurement in a range of applications.
Critically evaluate the fundamental physics of the interaction of radiation and matter in a range of applications.
Interpret concepts, calculations and observations in advanced topics underpinning current research areas.
Present and discuss the concepts, calculations and observations in written themed tasks.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module will be delivered in six distinct blocks. Three will cover the core themes and will be compulsory for all students. In these, students will gain experience of core skills in research project planning and subject specific training relevant to materials and space physics research and industry. The remaining three sessions will be selected from optional themes that cover various aspects from materials and space physics.

Nod

The aim of this module is to enable students to master concepts in research topics that are aligned with both the theme of their chosen degree scheme and research expertise of the department. The module covers six main topics, three being core and three optional. Students are introduced to a variety of applications and techniques and associated experimental and computational methods. Students are introduced to communication skills considered to be important for successful implementation of a research project.

Cynnwys

1. Core themes:
Research project planning skills.
Radiation-matter interaction.
Optical Spectroscopy.

2. Optional themes: (these are typical, the extended list will depend on the research interests of current staff)

Analogical Models.
Space plasmas and fields.
Planetary surfaces.
Surface science.
Molecular modelling.
Quantum theory and modelling.
Nano- and energy materials.
Imaging.

* External experts will occasionally be invited to teach an optional theme.

The Research project planning skills theme is normally covered as a 5-day residential course at Gregynog, jointly with Swansea University and Cardiff University.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Assignments will require a written element. Oral communication forms part of the research project planning.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	The student will develop an awareness of advanced techniques and their relevance to research. Discussion of the relevance of topics to industry will strengthen awareness of the link between academia and the work-place.
Datrys Problemau	Problem solving is a key skill in physics and will be tested by continuous assessment assignments associated with each block of lectures and workshops.
Gwaith Tim	Group discussions at workshops and in the research project planning.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Assignments are designed to encourage self-directed learning and improve performance, with feedback.
Rhifedd	Answering questions and data analysis for assignments will require numerical skills.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Detail will depend on the research topics studied.
Sgiliau ymchwil	The assignments will require researching the topic.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Computers will be required for data analysis and image processing.Topics will be researched using the internet.

Nodau

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