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Nov 03, 2024
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PHY 410 - Modern Physics Physics of the 20th century focusing on special relativity and quantum mechanics, including: time dilation and length contraction, the twin paradox, aberration effects, influential quantum experiments, state vectors, and interpretations of quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: PHY 203 and MAT 272. Fulfills: LASR (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Deduce the predictions of special relativity from its postulates.
- Interpret and solve a variety of introductory problems considering speeds at a substantial fraction of the speed of light.
- Describe the connection between measurements, probability, and the principles of quantum mechanics.
- Analyze the Schrödinger equation to produce solutions for a range of introductory cases.
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