Modern Physics

Textbook: Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 5/e by Thornton and Rex

Refs: Quantum Physics, by Eisberg and Resnick
    Concepts of Modern Physics, by A. Beiser

Grading: homework (40%), midterm exam (30%), final exam (30%)

1st semester

 01. The birth of modern physics

 02. Special theory of relativity >> the end of the 2nd semester

 03. The experimental basis of quantum physics

 04. Structure of the atom

 05. Wave properties of matter

 06. Quantum mechanics

 07. The hydrogen atom

 08. Atomic physics

2nd semester

 09. Statistical physics

 10. Molecules and solids

 11. Semiconductor theory and device

 12. The atomic nucleus

 13. Nuclear interactions and applications

 14. Particle physics

 02. Special theory of relativity <<

 15. Modern astrophysics and general relativity

 16. Cosmology - The beginning and the end