Course objectives: To learn the physics of the 20th century. Course outcomes:
Know ... Text: Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers by S. Thornton and A.
Physics 222: Modern Physics for Engineers Spring 2014 Instructor: Hans Schuessler Office: TBA Office Phone: TBA Lectures: TRU 10:00 – 10:50am, Engineering Bld. 114
Website: http://sibor.physics.tamu.edu Office Hours: R 10:00am – 11:00am or by appointment Email:
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Course objectives: To learn the physics of the 20th century Course outcomes: Know the basic laws of relativity, quantum and atomic physics, nuclear physics ad solid state physics. Text:
Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers by S. Thornton and A. Rex 4th Edition ISBN: 9781133103721 Tentative Class Schedule: Week: Topic: January 12 Birth of modern physics, Special relativity January 19 Time dilation, length contraction, etc January 26 Relativistic velocity, momentum and energy February 2 General relativity and EXAM I February 9 Experimental basis of Quantum Theory February 16 Quantum Mechanics I February 23 Quantum Mechanics II March 5 Hydrogen atom March 16 EXAM II March 23 Atomic Physics March 30 Molecules and Solids April 6 Atomic Nucleus April 13 EXAM III April 20 Semiconductors TBA FINAL EXAM
Chapter: 1, 2 2 2 15 3 5 6 7 8 10 12 11
Lab and recitation: no recitation Assessment: There will be 3 exams, approximately every 4 weeks, some unannounced short quizzes, homework assignments and a final exam. The grade will be determined as follows: Each exam 20%; short quizzes, research topics, and homework 10%; and final exam 30%. Academic Integrity Statement: The Aggie Honor Code is “An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.” For more information, refer to the Honor Council Rules and Procedures on the web at http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor.
