PHYS 371
Modern Physics
Physics of the early 20th century. Special relativity; particle-wave duality; Compton scattering; the Bohr model; the Schroedinger equation; atomic and nuclear physics phenomena. Includes introductory thermodynamics and the kinetic theory of gases.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: PHYS273 ; and 1 course from ( PHYS274 , MATH243 , or MATH246 ). Credit Only Granted for: PHYS371 or PHYS420 . Additional Information: Intended primarily for physics and astronomy majors.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027