PHYS 205 - Modern Physics

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

Developments in 20th century physics, including the theory of special relativity, blackbody radiation, the photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, Rutherford scattering, the Bohr atom, DeBroglie waves, wave particle duality, and introductory quantum physics. Six contact hours per week including laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 152. This course partially fulfills the Area of Knowledge requirement as a natural science with laboratory. Four hours. Mr. Franz.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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