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PHYSS31

Spacetime, Waves, and Photons

Subject code

PHYS

Course Number

S31

Instructor(s)

N. Lundblad, H. Lin

Course Long Title

Spacetime, Waves, and Photons

Description

An exploration of several core ideas in modern physics: special relativity (Einstein's formulation of space and time underlying the modern understanding of the universe), the wave and particle (photon) nature of light, and the consequences of energy quantization. Laboratory investigations consider related phenomena. The course may examine additional topics in quantum mechanics and nuclear or particle physics. Prerequisite(s): MATH 106 and PHYS 107 or 109.

Writing Credit

No writing credit

Class Restriction

Exclude First Years, Exclude Seniors, 05

Offering Frequency

Normally offered every year