Physics AS/A2

The Advancing Physics course shows how physics is exciting, always developing, of great practical use in many ways and in many careers, as well as probing some of the deepest truths about the physical world.  Advancing Physics describes essential core ideas in physics in a variety of up-to-date and interesting settings.

AS course – consists of three modules – two are written and the third is coursework.

1. Physics in Action
Imaging • Sensing • Signalling • Testing materials • Designer materials

2. Understanding Processes
Wave behaviour • Quantum behaviour • Mapping space and time • Computing the next move

3. Physics in Use
Materials research and presentation • Measurement – a practical project

A2 Course – consists of three modules – two are written and the third is coursework.

1. Rise and Fall of the Clockwork Universe
Creating models • Out into space • Our place in the Universe
Matter – very simple • Matter – very hot and cold

2. Field and Particle Pictures
Electromagnetic machines • Charge and field • Probing deep into matter
Ionizing radiation and risk

3. Researching Physics
Practical investigation • Research briefing