PHYS 3200 Modern Physics

Introduction to special relativity and quantum physics. Topics include Lorentz transformations, time dilation, length contraction, wave nature of matter, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, the Schrödinger equation and selected solutions, and atomic structure.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PHYS 2110 and PHYS 2120

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: even fall day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Solve problems in relativistic mechanics. 
2. Learn of the wave-particle duality of matter.
3. Apply Schrodinger Equation solve problems.