PHYS223
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Modern Physics
Course Description
A survey of the major developments in physics of the 20th century, as well as an introduction to more sophisticated mathematical and laboratory techniques. Topics include special relativity, the quantum nature of light, the wave nature of particles, the Schrödinger equation, atomic physics, molecules, statistical physics, solid state physics, nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology. A laboratory (PHYS 223Y) is associated with this course.
College/School
Willamette College
Locations
Salem
Credit Hours Min
4
Prerequisites
Students must complete course and course prior to taking this course and are required to co-enroll in a section of course, the lab portion of the course. Students wishing to pursue further study in Physics are encouraged to take course concurrently with this course if they have not already completed it.