Students are introduced to special relativity and quantum physics. Topics include Lorentz transformations, dynamics and conservation laws, the experimental evidence for quantization, and a qualitative discussion of the concepts of quantum mechanics and their application to simple systems of atoms and nuclei. This course is equivalent to CHEM 2000. Prerequisite: PHYS 1100 and 1200 or PHYS 1150 and 1250 or PHYS 1103 and PHYS 1105 and PHYS 1203 and PHYS 1205 and MATH 1130 and MATH 1230 or MATH 1140 and MATH 1240 or MATH 1150 and MATH 1250 or MATH 1141 and MATH 1241. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of PHYS 2000 or CHEM 2000.
Students are introduced to special relativity and quantum physics. Topics include Lorentz transformations, dynamics and conservation laws, the experimental evidence for quantization, and a qualitative discussion of the concepts of quantum mechanics and their application to simple systems of atoms and nuclei. This course is equivalent to CHEM 2000. Prerequisite: PHYS 1100 and 1200 or PHYS 1150 and 1250 or PHYS 1103 and PHYS 1105 and PHYS 1203 and PHYS 1205 and MATH 1130 and MATH 1230 or MATH 1140 and MATH 1240 or MATH 1150 and MATH 1250 or MATH 1141 and MATH 1241. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of PHYS 2000 or CHEM 2000.
