PH 250 - Modern Physics 3

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Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Description:

This subject is intended for four-year engineering students. Thematerial is introduced by pointing out the failure of classical physics to explain new physical phenomena that have been observed. Experiments that are basic to the understanding and development ofmodern physics are discussed in detail. The results of these experiments are used in explaining and understanding the atom, which is the basic component ofmatter. The quantumnature of electromagnetic radiation is also studied in detail. An understanding of the laws, concepts and theories ofmodern physics is essential for an understanding of the structure ofmatter and for an understanding of the fundamental principles of semiconductor electronics. Topics covered include the special theory of relativity, theory for a one-electron atom, x-ray spectra, a study of the subatomic particles, assemblies of particles, blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, pair production and quantummechanics, including solutions to the Schroedinger equation for simple systems. In integrated laboratory sessions, students are introduced to activity of radioactivematerials and dose received fromradioactivematerials, nuclear counting techniques, gamma-ray spectrometry and pulse-height analysis, x-ray diffraction, emission and spectra, as well as optical spectra of gasses. This course cannot be taken for credit by students who have credit for PH-361. (prereq: PH-220, PH-230,MA-235)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.msoe.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 332-6763

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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