This module gives an introduction to some of the formal tools most often used in contemporary philosophy. These include probability theory, non-classical...

Worlds, Sentences and Measures (PHIL0129)

This module gives an introduction to some of the formal tools most often used in contemporary philosophy. These include probability theory, non-classical logic, and modal logic. A good knowledge of first-order (predicate) logic is presupposed and some familiarity with basic metalogical results (e.g. soundness and completeness) will also be helpful. For undergraduates PHIL0025 Logic and its Limits covers all recommended background, but is not strictly necessary. A main component of the module is regular problem sets on most of which collaboration is encouraged.

Outline:

This module aims to provide students with the concepts and intellectual reference frames needed to understand the properties and potential of...

Physics of Advanced Materials (PHAS0058)

Outline:

This module aims to provide students with the concepts and intellectual reference frames needed to understand the properties and potential of advanced materials currently or imminently being deployed into technology. Examples include organic semiconductors, 2D-materials (graphene and similar), ferroelectrics and liquid crystals. The course will provide an introduction to the physics and photophysics of these materials, and to the fundamental processes taking place in the devices that incorporate them.

Aims:

To provide students with concepts and intellectual reference frames to understand the properties and potential of advanced materials currently or imminently being deployed into ICT technology. More specifically, the course is organised into four modules dedicated to organic semiconductors, 2D-materials (graphene and similar), ferroelectrics and liquid crystals, respectively. All of these hold significant potential for printable electronics and photonics, considered enabling technologies set to revolutionise the world of consumer ITC, thanks to their obvious and rapidly expanding application to displays and ITC in general, and, in perspective, to low-cost photovoltaics and biomedical applications. The course will provide a fundamental introduction to the physics and photophysics of these materials and to the fundamental processes taking place in the devices that incorporate them.

Teaching and Learning Methodology:

This course is delivered via weekly lectures supplemented by a series of workshops and additional discussion.

In addition to timetabled lecture hours, it is expected that students engage in self-study in order to master the material. This can take the form, for example, of practicing example questions and further reading in textbooks and online.