PHYS 270 - Modern Physics

A first course in the quantum physics of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei, and particles. Topics include special relativity, the structure of the nucleus, the Schroedinger wave equation, one electron atoms, angular momentum, spectra, transition rates, and quantum statistics. Applications to atoms, molecules, nuclei, conductors, semiconductors, superconductors, and elementary particles will be discussed. Experiments as well as theory will be examined. Students may take MATH 243 either prior to enrollment in or concurrently with the class.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: Fall
Prerequisites: PHYS 122 with a grade of C- or better, MATH 132 with a grade of C- or better, MATH 243
Corequisites: MATH 243