PHY-116: Relativity
The nature of space and time from the viewpoint of the special theory of relativity. Historical perspective. A variety of paradoxes and puzzles including the twin paradox. The speed of light as an upper limit. Muon decay. Photons.
Level:
Undergraduate
Credits:
4
Prerequisites:
Basic high school algebra and geometry
Corequisites:
none
Semester(s) offered:
Fall
GenEd: PS
Course Schedules
Semester | Sec | Instructor | Times / Rm |
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Fall 2016 | Stephane Willocq |
MWF 1:25-2:15 HAS 124 |
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Fall 2015 | Stephane Willocq |
MWF 1:25-2:15 HASA 124 |
|
Fall 2014 |
1 |
Stephane Willocq |
MWF 1:25-2:15 HASA 124 |
Fall 2013 | Monroe Rabin |
MWF 1:25-2:15pm HAS 124 |
|
Fall 2012 |
1 |
Monroe Rabin |
MWF 1:25 HASA 124 |
Fall 2011 |
1 |
Monroe Rabin |
MWF 1:25-2:15 HASA 124 |
Fall 2010 |
1 |
Benjamin Brau |
MWF 1:25 HASA 124 |
Fall 2009 |
1 |
Benjamin Brau |
MWF 1:25 HASA 126 |
Fall 2008 |
1 |
Benjamin Brau
Brau |
MWF 1:25 HASA126 |
Fall 2007 |
1 |
Carlo Dallapiccola |
MWF 1:25 HASA 126 |
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