Physics 80D - The Quantum Century

Institution:

University of California-Santa Cruz

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Description:

Survey of 20th-century physics, emphasizing quantum theory and its impact upon science and culture. Includes relativity, atomic and nuclear structure, and applications in transistors, lasers, and nuclear weapons. Ends with discussions of elementary particle physics and quantum cosmology. Aimed at non-science majors as it stresses historical and philosophical perspectives rather than calculations (only non-calculus math will be used), but will also be of interest to science majors. (General Education Code(s): T6-Natural Sciences or Humanities and Arts, Q.) E. Riordan

Credits:

1.25

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsc.edu/

Phone Number:

(831) 459-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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