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Mae Dr James Bateman yn aelod o’r Adran Ffiseg ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe.
Mae Dr James Bateman yn aelod o’r Adran Ffiseg ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe.
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of crystalline materials, building from atomic structure to macroscopic properties. Students explore how atoms arrange in crystals, how waves propagate through periodic lattices, and how quantum mechanics governs electronic and magnetic behaviour. The course progresses from structural characterisation using diffraction, through lattice vibrations and thermal properties, to electronic transport in metals and semiconductors. Emphasis is placed on connecting microscopic quantum mechanical principles to measurable material properties and technological applications, including semiconductor devices and magnetic materials.
This module introduces students to the principles and applications of quantum information and quantum technologies ¿ one of the most active frontiers in modern physics. Building on core quantum mechanics, it explores the use of quantum phenomena such as superposition, entanglement, and tunnelling for computation, communication, sensing, and measurement. The course blends theoretical understanding with hands-on laboratory work using real quantum technology demonstrators, including single-photon cryptography, spin resonance, and atomic sensing setups. It provides both a rigorous foundation in quantum information science and direct exposure to experimental platforms shaping next-generation technologies.