Course Syllabus
Blackbody radiation
Blackbody radiation
Concept of blackbody
Stefan’s law, energy spectrum
Wien’s displacement law
Early Quantum Theory
Electrons: properties, motion in magnetic and electric fields
J.J. Thompson’s experiment, Millikan’s experiment
Wave-particle duality
Wave nature of matter and the de Broglie wavelength
Electron diffraction
Planck’s quantum hypothesis
Photoelectric Effect
Effect of intensity and frequency of a light wave on the photoelectrons produced
Photoelectric current against potential graph
Quantitative study of the Einstein’s photoelectric equation
Photon theory of light
Failure of wave optics in explaining the photo electric effect
Atomic structure and energy levels in an atom
Thompson’s model, Rutherford’s model
The Bohr model of hydrogen atom
Bohr’s Postulates
Emission and absorption line spectrum of Hydrogen gas
Evidence of quantized energy levels: Line spectrum of various gases, Frank-Hertz experiment
Radius of the Bohr Orbit
Energy of the quantum state n of the Hydrogen atom
Energy of quantum state n of an atom
The energy level diagram
Concept of excitation and ionization
Spectral lines of hydrogen
Electronic transition in Hydrogen atom
Energy emitted and absorbed in a transition
Lyman series, Balmer series and Paschen series.
X-rays
Structure and properties of the nucleus
Discovery of neutrons
The nuclear forces
Atomic number and mass number
Atomic mass unit
Mass defect
Binding energy per nucleon
Mass-energy equation
Isotopes of an element
Mass spectrometer
Detection of presence of isotopes
Nuclear physics
Structure and properties of the nucleus
Discovery of neutrons
The nuclear forces
Atomic number and mass number
Atomic mass unit
Mass defect
Binding energy per nucleon
Mass-energy equation
Isotopes of an element
Mass spectrometer
Detection of presence of isotopes
Radioactivity
Alpha, beta and gamma decay
Rate of radioactive decay
Conservation of nucleon number and other conservation laws
Half- life and rate of decay
Calculations involving decay rates and half-life
Decay series
Radioactive dating
Carbon dating
Nuclear reaction
Balancing the nuclear reaction
Reaction energy, Q-value
Chain reaction
Nuclear fission; nuclear reactors
Nuclear fusion
Blackbody radiation
Concept of blackbody
Stefan’s law, energy spectrum
Wien’s displacement law
Early Quantum Theory
Electrons: properties, motion in magnetic and electric fields
J.J. Thompson’s experiment, Millikan’s experiment
Wave-particle duality
Wave nature of matter and the de Broglie wavelength
Electron diffraction
Planck’s quantum hypothesis
Photoelectric Effect
Effect of intensity and frequency of a light wave on the photoelectrons produced
Photoelectric current against potential graph
Quantitative study of the Einstein’s photoelectric equation
Photon theory of light
Failure of wave optics in explaining the photo electric effect
Atomic structure and energy levels in an atom
Thompson’s model, Rutherford’s model
The Bohr model of hydrogen atom
Bohr’s Postulates
Emission and absorption line spectrum of Hydrogen gas
Evidence of quantized energy levels: Line spectrum of various gases, Frank-Hertz experiment
Radius of the Bohr Orbit
Energy of the quantum state n of the Hydrogen atom
Energy of quantum state n of an atom
The energy level diagram
Concept of excitation and ionization
Spectral lines of hydrogen
Electronic transition in Hydrogen atom
Energy emitted and absorbed in a transition
Lyman series, Balmer series and Paschen series.
X-rays
Structure and properties of the nucleus
Discovery of neutrons
The nuclear forces
Atomic number and mass number
Atomic mass unit
Mass defect
Binding energy per nucleon
Mass-energy equation
Isotopes of an element
Mass spectrometer
Detection of presence of isotopes
Nuclear physics
Structure and properties of the nucleus
Discovery of neutrons
The nuclear forces
Atomic number and mass number
Atomic mass unit
Mass defect
Binding energy per nucleon
Mass-energy equation
Isotopes of an element
Mass spectrometer
Detection of presence of isotopes
Radioactivity
Alpha, beta and gamma decay
Rate of radioactive decay
Conservation of nucleon number and other conservation laws
Half- life and rate of decay
Calculations involving decay rates and half-life
Decay series
Radioactive dating
Carbon dating
Nuclear reaction
Balancing the nuclear reaction
Reaction energy, Q-value
Chain reaction
Nuclear fission; nuclear reactors
Nuclear fusion
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 : what is Modern Physics?
A1 : Modern physics is an effort to understand the underlying processes of the interactions with matter utilizing the tools of science and engineering. In general, the term is used to refer to any branch of physics either developed in the early 20th century and onwards, or branches greatly influenced by early 20th century physics. Modern Physics can be considered consisting of Classical physics, The Standard Model of physics and Theoretical physics including Quantum physics, Relativity and more.
Q2 : What are the different between Classical Physics and Modern Physics?
A2 : Classical Physics mainly consist of Newtonian Physics, some principle of Galileo and macroscopic observation of matter. In contrast with Classical Physics, Modern Physics which include quantum mechanics, wave nature of light, etc. this involves microscopic level.
Q3 : Why I should take PHY310 Modern Physics Course?
A3 : PHY310 Modern Physics Course is a transition from lower-level Physics course to upper-level Physics course. This course will start from the atom and building up to nano-scale system and finally solids and devices. Applications such as lasers, diodes and superconductor will be introduced.
A1 : Modern physics is an effort to understand the underlying processes of the interactions with matter utilizing the tools of science and engineering. In general, the term is used to refer to any branch of physics either developed in the early 20th century and onwards, or branches greatly influenced by early 20th century physics. Modern Physics can be considered consisting of Classical physics, The Standard Model of physics and Theoretical physics including Quantum physics, Relativity and more.
Q2 : What are the different between Classical Physics and Modern Physics?
A2 : Classical Physics mainly consist of Newtonian Physics, some principle of Galileo and macroscopic observation of matter. In contrast with Classical Physics, Modern Physics which include quantum mechanics, wave nature of light, etc. this involves microscopic level.
Q3 : Why I should take PHY310 Modern Physics Course?
A3 : PHY310 Modern Physics Course is a transition from lower-level Physics course to upper-level Physics course. This course will start from the atom and building up to nano-scale system and finally solids and devices. Applications such as lasers, diodes and superconductor will be introduced.