PHYS 2250 Modern Physics
An introduction to the topics of modern physics including the special theory of relativity and quantum theory. Seminal experiments of modern physics are explored, along with their theoretical implications. Topics will include wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle, the Schrodinger equation, and additional material chosen from atomic, molecular, nuclear, elementary particle, and condensed matter physics. This course requires a background in calculus and calculus-based physics.
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Spring
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