Matter at the smallest scales and fundamental interactions between them; physics of atomic nuclei; physics of hadrons, quarks, leptons; fundamental strong and weak interactions; gauge bosons; state-of-the-art nuclear and particle physics; how knowledge was obtained; experimental confirmation of theoretical ideas; modern tools and instruments; foundations of nuclear technology; future perspectives. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PHYS 309 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Matter at the smallest scales and fundamental interactions between them; physics of atomic nuclei; physics of hadrons, quarks, leptons; fundamental strong and weak interactions; gauge bosons; state-of-the-art nuclear and particle physics; how knowledge was obtained; experimental confirmation of theoretical ideas; modern tools and instruments; foundations of nuclear technology; future perspectives. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in PHYS 309 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.