PH 311 - Introduction to Modern Physics

Institution:

Portland State University

Subject:

Physics

Description:

The revolution in the concepts of physics in the 20th century. Radioactivity, quanta, black-body radiation, relativity. Bohr’s theory of the atom. Introduction to quantum mechanics. Atomic, molecular spectroscopy, periodic table. Introduction to nuclear and solid state physics, and elementary particles.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pdx.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 725-3511

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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