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Modern Physics (PHY320 (UG16))

Term: Fall 2016 (UNDG)

Faculty

Dr. Kyle R. Stewart
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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (9/6/2016 - 12/15/2016) Location: MAIN (MHAL 127 - Classroom Lecture)
Mon-Wed, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM (9/6/2016 - 12/15/2016) Location: MAIN (MHAL 127 - Classroom Lecture)
Mon, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (12/12/2016 - 12/12/2016) Location: MAIN (MHAL 127 - Final Exam)

Description

An advanced study of modern physics theories. Topics include (but not limited to): relativity, photons, photoelectric effect, the Bohr-model, Heisenberg�s uncertainty principle, Compton scattering, de Broglie waves, wave particle duality, wave packets, Schroedinger�s equation, nuclear models, decay and reactions, Rutherford scattering. 4-hours lecture. Prerequisite: PHY 203 or 224; PHY 310 recommended. (4 units; Fall)