| |
Jan 14, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
|
PH 4500 - Modern Physics
(3)
Introduction to relativistic energy, quanta and quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear structure, with applications. Topics may include the wave nature of matter, with a mathematical foundation, light quanta, blackbody radiation, light-matter interactions, atomic structure and nuclear structure, and nuclear decay. Applications to medicine, chemistry, forensics, instrumentation, and materials will be used to enhance understanding of the basic principles.
Prerequisite: PH 2750 or PH 2940 ; MT 1810 - Calculus II .
|
|
