PHYS 2400
Subatomic Physics
is an introduction to nuclear and particle physics. Topics include nuclear properties and models; radioactive dating; fission; nuclear reactors; accelerators; the detection, classification, and properties of subatomic particles. Applications in areas such as ecology, dosimetry, medical physics and nuclear astrophysics are discussed.
Prerequisites & course information
PR: Level III Advanced Mathematics or Mathematics 1090 or 109B . It is recommended that students have completed at least one of Level II and Level III high school physics courses.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027