PH 311 Introduction to Modern Physics

Course follows the historical development of modern physics from the beginning of the 20th century. Topics include Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, black body radiation, photoelectric effect, Rutherford atom, Bohr atom, Compton scattering, Frank-Hertz effect.
Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: PH 213

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