Physics 284 - Modern Physics I
Replaces Physics 261 Special relativity (Michelson-Morley experiment, Lorentz transformations for space and time, Velocity transformations, Relativistic Doppler effect, Twin paradox, Relativistic energy and momentum)
General Relativity (Principle of equivalence, Curved space, Deflection of light, Gravitational redshift, Black holes, Gravitational waves and gyroscopes)
Quantum Mechanics (Double slit experiment, Particle phenomena of light, Wave phenomena of matter, De Broglie hypothesis, Wave packets, Uncertainty, Rules for adding amplitudes and probabilities, Schroedinger equation, Special topics, Hydrogen atom).
Course Information
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Undergraduate |
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Spring |
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3 |
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| Prerequisite: |
PHYSIC 151/181; MATH 132 |
| Co-requisite: |
PHYSIC 285; MATH 233 |
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Next Semester (Spring 2010)
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Instructor: |
Cadonati
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| Times: |
MWF 12:20 |
Location: |
LGRT 103 |
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