PHYS 242 Relativity and Quanta Units: 3.00
Evidence for relativistic effects. Kinematics and dynamics in special relativity, space-time diagrams, applications. Waves and the wave nature of light and matter. Evidence for quanta, spectra, Bohr atom. Introduction to the Schrödinger equation.
Requirements: Prerequisite PHYS 104/6.0 or PHYS 106/6.0.
Recommended Minimum grade of C in PHYS 104/6.0 or PHYS 106/6.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science