Pre-requisite: 65100/65091
Pre-requisite: 64612
This unit discusses topics necessary for the student to gain an understanding of the fundamental building blocks of matter. The concepts of special relativity are studied as an introduction to topics related to the structure and properties of both the atom and the nucleus. A range of current applications are discussed in order to clarify and support the theories. A series of practical exercises are undertaken to demonstrate some of the principles involved.