PHY 224 - Modern Physics

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Physics

Description:

This course in modern physics deals with relativity, quantum mechanics and atomic structure. Major topics of study include: Special relativity, the radiation laws, matter waves, atomic structure, Schrodinger's equation in one dimension, tunneling, electron spin, multi-electron atoms and the periodic table and nuclear physics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

 PHY 222, PHY 223   

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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