PHYS 403 - Modern Physics

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

Spectroscopic and other representative phenomena that form experimental foundations of modern physics. Topics include the special theory of relativity, dual properties of electromagnetic radiation, Young's diffraction, blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, specific heats, Frank-Hertz experiment, Rutherford scattering, Bohr's atomic model, quantum mechanical description of a particle, and elementary theory of nuclear structure and reactions. Prerequisite: PHYS 302

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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