PHYS 240 Foundations of Modern Physics
Introduction to the physics revolution of the twentieth century, emphasizing special relativity and elementary quantum mechanics. Includes the breakdown of classical concepts; light quanta and matter waves; Schrödinger equation and solutions in 1 and 3 dimensions; hydrogen atom, exclusion principle and the periodic table. Other topics include a selection from atomic nuclear particle and condensed-matter physics. Includes one three-hour laboratory per week.