PHYS 213 - Modern Physics

Quantum mechanics; the particle and wave aspects of matter; quantum mechanics in one and three dimensions, quantum theory of the hydrogen atom; atomic physics; statistical physics; selected topics from molecular Physics, solid state physics, nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, and cosmology.

Credits: 3-0-3 Level: 200 Offered: S Type: Core

Prerequisites: PHYS 102

Quantum mechanics: the particle and wave aspects of matter; quantum mechanics in one and three dimensions, quantum theory of the hydrogen atom; atomic physics; statistical physics; selected topics from molecular Physics, solid state physics, nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, and cosmology.

Prerequisites: PHYS 102

Course Resources

Course Syllabus & Policy

• Course Outline - PHYS 213

Textbooks & References

• Modern Physics - 3rd Edition (Serway, Moses, Moyer)

Homework & Assignments

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Exams & Solutions

• Final Exam
• Major Exam 1 - Solution
• Major Exam 2 - Solution

Quizzes & Solutions

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Lecture Notes

• Lecture Notes:
• Chapter 3 - Schrödinger Equation
• Chapter 4 - Quantum Mechanics
• Chapter 5 - Quantum Theory
• Chapter 6 - Quantum Mechanics Applications
• Chapter 7 - Tunneling
• Chapter 8 - Complex Atoms
• Chapter 9 - Statistical Physics
• Chapter 13 - Nuclear Structure
• Chapter 14 - Nuclear Applications
• Chapter Summaries:
• Chapters 3, 4, and 5
• Chapter 7 - The Hydrogen Atom
• Chapter 8 - Atomic Physics
• Chapter 8 - Barrier and Expectation Values
• Chapter 9 - Molecular and Solid State Physics
• Chapter 13 - Nuclear Physics
• Chapter 14 - Particle Physics and Cosmology
• Additional Materials:
• Quantum Cases 6-7
• Quiz - Chapter 6
• Formula Sheets:
• Formula Sheet - Major Exam 1
• Formula Sheet - Major Exam 2
• Formula Sheet - Final Exam

Computational Materials

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