Modern Physics

Undergraduate

Covers topics such as special relativity, de Broglie waves, particle diffraction, wave particle duality, indeterminacy, and the correspondence principle. Schrodinger's equation is introduced and solved for simple physical systems with applications to atoms and molecules. Good preparation for advanced courses requiring quantum physics or teaching high school. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1023. Antirequisite(s): Credit can be obtained for only one of PHYS 2423 or PHYS 2413.