PHYS 307 - Modern Physics

Institution:

Bellarmine University

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Description:

Special theory of relativity; the Lorentz transformation; relativity and electromagnetism; black body radiation; photo electric effect; Compton effect; introduction to quantum mechanics; the Schrodinger equation; particle in a Box; simple harmonic oscillator; the Hydrogen atom; the wave functions for hydrogen; atomic spectra; x-rays; molecules and solids; band theory of solids; free-electron theory of metals; nuclear structure; nuclear physics applications. Three hours lecture; one hour recitation. (Prerequisite: Phys. 205, 206, and Math. 117, or permission of instructor.) Fall, even years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bellarmine.edu

Phone Number:

(502) 272-8263

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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