PHYSS31
Spacetime, Waves, and Photons
Subject code
PHYS
Course Number
S31
Department(s)
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