David Coats - Master of Physics Graduate
In the Summer of 2004 I graduated with a 2:1 Master of Physics (MPhys with Honours Degree) in Physics with Management Studies from the University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton.
Physics Courses included:
- Quantum Mechanics (levels 1 and 2)
- Atomic Physics (levels 1, 2 and 3)
- Nuclear & Particle Physics (levels 1 and 2)
- Special Relativity
- General Relativity
- Electromagnetism
- Electromagnetic waves
- Gases and Liquids
- Space Plasma Physics
- Thermodynamics
- Physical Optics
- Solid State Physics
- Opto-electronics
I also completed several Mathematics courses including:
- Differential Equations for Physics
- Further and Vector Calculus
- Statistical and Numerical Methods for Physics
- Computational and Mathematical Modelling in MATLAB
Read more about the minor courses in Management Studies
Key skills acquired:
- Four years of laboratory experience carrying out research projects such as Helium Spectoscopy, X-Ray Diffraction, Milikan's oil drop experiment, Sterling Heat pumps, Doppler effect with Microwaves, Hydrogen Spectroscopy, Digital electonic systems, Stern-Gerlach Experiment, Optical Pumping
- Ability to carry out high level research, in the production of research papers and essays including: Quantum Mechanics and Schrodinger's Cat, Second Law of Thermodynamics, Evidence for the Quark Model, Nature of Atoms in a Solid and EM Waves for Communication.
- Second nature problem solver - technical problem solving on a daily basis
- Highly advanced mathematical ability - applying mathematical tools for real-life solutions
- Independent project work designing and testing computational models
- Working knowledge of programming and computational modelling tool MATLAB
- Communication skills - Ability to carry out presentations before an audience and produce written work of a publishable standard
- Highly capable team leader - leading and motivating six others to a first class pass in entrepreneurship project.
- Project management skills both individual and group project control
