Introduction to Relativity and Quantum Physics

Three credits · Undergraduate

Relativity and quantum physics have revolutionized the way we understand nature and are essential to describe atoms, molecules, and light. In this course, the foundations of Einstein’s special relativity will be introduced: time dilation and length contraction of moving object. Further topics include wave description of matter; early atomic quantum theory; Schrodinger’s quantum mechanics; nuclear and particle physics. Credit will be granted for only one of PHYS 203 or PHYS 201. Prerequisites: PHYS 122; MATH 107 or 127 or ENGR 122/MATH 122. Three credits.