Courses / Subject

Physics deals with understanding the nature of concepts such as motion, forces, energy, matter, electricity, heat, sound and light. Often a distinction is made between classical physics - which includes classical mechanics, acoustics, optics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism - and modern physics - which is the physics of matter on a very small scale or under extreme conditions, and includes quantum physics, atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics and elementary particle physics.

• Physics is relevant to many other sciences, such as astronomy, biology, and geology. The combinations of these fields are called astrophysics, biophysics, and geophysics. As a science, physics has always been regarded as a fundamental area of human knowledge, which is evidenced by its high profile in the media and general level of human interest.
• Maynooth University has a long tradition of excellence in Experimental Physics; the inventor of the induction coil, Nicholas Callan, was Professor of Experimental Physics here from 1826 to 1864.
• We offer a broad and exciting curriculum in a vibrant learning environment as part of our four-year degree programmes in Experimental Physics (BSc Single Major and Double Major) and a BSc in Physics with Astrophysics (MH204).
• Facilities at Maynooth University are first class and include state-of-the-art laboratories, an observatory with a computerised Meade telescope, an atmospheric physics facility and radio and cosmic ray telescopes.
• Field trips and scientific visits are organised to other facilities such as L’Observatoire d’Haute Provence (France), the European Space Agency (the Netherlands), Jodrell Bank (UK), St. Luke’s Hospital, Dublin and Armagh Observatory.

EP1F15 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I	EP101	7.5	1
		EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS II	EP102	7.5	2

Physics deals with understanding the nature of concepts such as motion, forces, energy, matter, electricity, heat, sound and light. Often a distinction is made between classical physics - which includes classical mechanics, acoustics, optics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism - and modern physics - which is the physics of matter on a very small scale or under extreme conditions, and includes quantum physics, atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics and elementary particle physics.

• Physics is relevant to many other sciences, such as astronomy, biology, and geology. The combinations of these fields are called astrophysics, biophysics, and geophysics. As a science, physics has always been regarded as a fundamental area of human knowledge, which is evidenced by its high profile in the media and general level of human interest.
• Maynooth University has a long tradition of excellence in Experimental Physics; the inventor of the induction coil, Nicholas Callan, was Professor of Experimental Physics here from 1826 to 1864.
• We offer a broad and exciting curriculum in a vibrant learning environment as part of our four-year degree programmes in Experimental Physics (BSc Single Major and Double Major) and a BSc in Physics with Astrophysics (MH204).
• Facilities at Maynooth University are first class and include state-of-the-art laboratories, an observatory with a computerised Meade telescope, an atmospheric physics facility and radio and cosmic ray telescopes.
• Field trips and scientific visits are organised to other facilities such as L’Observatoire d’Haute Provence (France), the European Space Agency (the Netherlands), Jodrell Bank (UK), St. Luke’s Hospital, Dublin and Armagh Observatory.

EP2F20 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CLASSICAL MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS	EP204	5	2
		ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & ELECTRONICS	EP202	5	1
		PHYSICAL OPTICS AND LASERS	EP201	5	1
		QUANTUM PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICS	EP205	5	2

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EP2F10 Non progression subject taken with an elective subject

EP2F10 - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS

Credits: 10 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		CLASSICAL MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS	EP204	5	2
		ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & ELECTRONICS	EP202	5	1
		PHYSICAL OPTICS AND LASERS	EP201	5	1
		QUANTUM PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICS	EP205	5	2

Physics deals with understanding the nature of concepts such as motion, forces, energy, matter, electricity, heat, sound and light. Often a distinction is made between classical physics - which includes classical mechanics, acoustics, optics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism - and modern physics - which is the physics of matter on a very small scale or under extreme conditions, and includes quantum physics, atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics and elementary particle physics.

• Physics is relevant to many other sciences, such as astronomy, biology, and geology. The combinations of these fields are called astrophysics, biophysics, and geophysics. As a science, physics has always been regarded as a fundamental area of human knowledge, which is evidenced by its high profile in the media and general level of human interest.
• Maynooth University has a long tradition of excellence in Experimental Physics; the inventor of the induction coil, Nicholas Callan, was Professor of Experimental Physics here from 1826 to 1864.
• We offer a broad and exciting curriculum in a vibrant learning environment as part of our four-year degree programmes in Experimental Physics (BSc Single Major and Double Major) and a BSc in Physics with Astrophysics (MH204).
• Facilities at Maynooth University are first class and include state-of-the-art laboratories, an observatory with a computerised Meade telescope, an atmospheric physics facility and radio and cosmic ray telescopes.
• Field trips and scientific visits are organised to other facilities such as L’Observatoire d’Haute Provence (France), the European Space Agency (the Netherlands), Jodrell Bank (UK), St. Luke’s Hospital, Dublin and Armagh Observatory.

EP3DM - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		ANALOG & DIGITAL ELECTRONICS	EP303	5	2
		APPLIED ELECTROMAGNETICS	EP301	5	1
		CELESTIAL MECHANICS AND RELATIVITY	EP307	5	1
		MODERN PHYSICS	EP302	5	2
		PROGRAMMING FOR PHYSICS (COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS I)	EP305	5	2
		THERMAL & STATISTICAL PHYSICS	EP304	5	1

Physics deals with understanding the nature of concepts such as motion, forces, energy, matter, electricity, heat, sound and light. Often a distinction is made between classical physics - which includes classical mechanics, acoustics, optics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism - and modern physics - which is the physics of matter on a very small scale or under extreme conditions, and includes quantum physics, atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics and elementary particle physics.

• Physics is relevant to many other sciences, such as astronomy, biology, and geology. The combinations of these fields are called astrophysics, biophysics, and geophysics. As a science, physics has always been regarded as a fundamental area of human knowledge, which is evidenced by its high profile in the media and general level of human interest.
• Maynooth University has a long tradition of excellence in Experimental Physics; the inventor of the induction coil, Nicholas Callan, was Professor of Experimental Physics here from 1826 to 1864.
• We offer a broad and exciting curriculum in a vibrant learning environment as part of our four-year degree programmes in Experimental Physics (BSc Single Major and Double Major) and a BSc in Physics with Astrophysics (MH204).
• Facilities at Maynooth University are first class and include state-of-the-art laboratories, an observatory with a computerised Meade telescope, an atmospheric physics facility and radio and cosmic ray telescopes.
• Field trips and scientific visits are organised to other facilities such as L’Observatoire d’Haute Provence (France), the European Space Agency (the Netherlands), Jodrell Bank (UK), St. Luke’s Hospital, Dublin and Armagh Observatory.

EP4DM - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		COMPUTATIONAL OPTICS	EP417	5	1
		COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS	EP408	5	1
		DEVICE PHYSICS	EP409	5	2
		ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION	EP407	5	2
		INSTRUMENTATION AND COMPUTER INTERFACING	EP403	5	1
		PHYSICS PROJECT (DOUBLE MAJOR)	EP405	5	2
		PLANETARY SCIENCE	EP418	5	1
		RADIATION, NUCLEAR & PARTICLE PHYSICS	EP440	5	2
		SOLID STATE PHYSICS	EP402	5	2
		STATISTICS & DATA ANALYSIS	EP404	5	2
		THE PHYSICS OF ATOMS & QUANTA	EP420	5	1

Physics deals with understanding the nature of concepts such as motion, forces, energy, matter, electricity, heat, sound and light. Often a distinction is made between classical physics - which includes classical mechanics, acoustics, optics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism - and modern physics - which is the physics of matter on a very small scale or under extreme conditions, and includes quantum physics, atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics and elementary particle physics.

• Physics is relevant to many other sciences, such as astronomy, biology, and geology. The combinations of these fields are called astrophysics, biophysics, and geophysics. As a science, physics has always been regarded as a fundamental area of human knowledge, which is evidenced by its high profile in the media and general level of human interest.
• Maynooth University has a long tradition of excellence in Experimental Physics; the inventor of the induction coil, Nicholas Callan, was Professor of Experimental Physics here from 1826 to 1864.
• We offer a broad and exciting curriculum in a vibrant learning environment as part of our four-year degree programmes in Experimental Physics (BSc Single Major and Double Major) and a BSc in Physics with Astrophysics (MH204).
• Facilities at Maynooth University are first class and include state-of-the-art laboratories, an observatory with a computerised Meade telescope, an atmospheric physics facility and radio and cosmic ray telescopes.
• Field trips and scientific visits are organised to other facilities such as L’Observatoire d’Haute Provence (France), the European Space Agency (the Netherlands), Jodrell Bank (UK), St. Luke’s Hospital, Dublin and Armagh Observatory.

EP4SM - EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS

Credits: 60 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		COMPUTATIONAL OPTICS	EP417	5	1
		COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS	EP408	5	1
		DEVICE PHYSICS	EP409	5	2
		ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION	EP407	5	2
		INSTRUMENTATION AND COMPUTER INTERFACING	EP403	5	1
		PHYSICS PROJECT (SINGLE MAJOR)	EP411	10	Year-Long
		PLANETARY SCIENCE	EP418	5	1
		QUANTUM INFORMATION PROCESSING	MP472	5	2
		RADIATION, NUCLEAR & PARTICLE PHYSICS	EP440	5	2
		RADIO ASTRONOMY & THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM	EP452	5	1
		SOLID STATE PHYSICS	EP402	5	2
		STATISTICS & DATA ANALYSIS	EP404	5	2
		STELLAR STRUCTURE & EVOLUTION	EP351	5	2
		THE PHYSICS OF ATOMS & QUANTA	EP420	5	1