PHYS2081 — Modern Physics
PHYS 2081 - Modern Physics PHYS 2081 - Modern Physics Hours/Week: Lecture 4 Lab None Course Description: Modern physics is the study of physics since the turn of the twentieth century. The two great theories of twentieth century physics are Einstein’s Theory of Relativity and the Quantum Theory. The emphasis of this course will be on giving students a thorough understanding of these two complex topics as well as ing students gain an understanding of how these two theories apply to atomic and molecular structure and to condensed matter physics. Other topics such as nuclear physics, elementary particles physics, or astrophysics may also be covered. MnTC Goals None Relativity Special Relativity The Michelson-Morley Experiment Principles of Relativity Time Dilation/Length Contraction Relativistic Mechanics General Relativity* Principle of Equivalence Space-Time Curvature Applications of Quantum Mechanical Principles Atomic Physics Hydrogen Atom Electron Spin Pauli Exclusion Principle Molecular Physics Bonds Diatomic Energy Levels Physics of Lasers Condensed Matter Physics Structure of Solids Theory of Conduction Band Theory and Semiconductors Superconductivity Possible Advanced Topics* Nuclear Physics Stability Radioactivity Nuclear Models Nuclear Reactions Elementary Particle Physics Antimatter Fundamental Interactions The Standard Model Astrophysics Stellar Physics Galactic Models Cosmology (*) Denotes a topic or set of topics that will be covered at the instructor’s option. Le
Prerequisites: PHYS1082, MATH1082