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2024-2025 Catalog

PHYS 216 Topics in Contemporary Physics

An application of the concepts of quantum physics introduced in PHYS 215 and the theory of relativity to several areas of contemporary physics. Topics include quantum statistics, molecular spectra, lasers, introductory solid state physics, models of nuclear structure, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, elementary particles, and grand unification of the fundamental forces.

Prerequisite

PHYS 215

Instructor

Hoffman