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PHY 2203 - Foundations of Modern Physics I

Credits: 4
This course introduces student to the foundations of modern physics by studying the experimental and theoretical breakthroughs of great physicists such as Einstein, Bohr, Schrödinger, and Rutherford, to name a few. Topics include special relativity, the wave and particle nature of light and matter, and elementary quantum theory applied to simple systems such as a particle in a box, tunneling, and the hydrogen atom. This course includes an integrated laboratory component to help students develop strong links between theory and practice.
Prerequisites PHY 2201 Mathematical Physics


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