PHYS M20C — Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics
Introduces the basic principles of wave motion, optics, and modern physics using calculus to develop the subject matter. Includes the following topics: classical wave theory, wave-particle duality, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, optical elements and systems, applications of Schrodinger’s equation, atomic structure, molecular structure, the quantum nature of solids, consequences of special and general relativity, nuclear physics, particle physics, and cosmology.
Part of
- Chemistry, Associate in Science for UC Transfer
- Engineering, Associate in Science
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CaI-GETC), Certificate of Achievement
- Moorpark College General Education
- General Studies: Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Studies
- Physics 2.0, Associate in Science for Transfer