PHYS3118 Quantum Physics of Solids and Devices (UNSW Sydney): rated 4.5/5 overall across 2 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
PHYS3118 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in School of Physics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 固体与器件量子物理
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Physics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
The coupling of Solid State Physics and Quantum Physics is the basis for virtually all technological aspects of modern life. Quantum mechanics plays an important role in the properties of solids, and will be central to new generations of electronic devices across the coming decades, e.
PHYS3118 has 2 scored reviews: overall 4.5/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.5/5).
On Reddit: "PHYS3118 Solid State Physics. Sven, Alex, Fred are a great lecturer combination and I feel I learned a lot."
On Reddit: "have a look at phys3118 (quantum physics of solids & devices/solid state physics). It's a great course that covers solid state. Also, unsw has a huge presence in condensed matter and astrophysics research, I'd estimate that the school of physics' research is like ~60% condensed …"
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Q: Is PHYS3118 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 2 reviews: overall 4.5/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS3118, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS3118 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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