University of New Mexico
Department of Physics and Astronomy
PHYSICS 330
Introduction
to Modern Physics
or Extreme Physics (lite)
Spring 2003
MWF 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Attendance is required
Help Seessions: after class on M &F, 11 am on Tu in library,
room 4 or, interaction room (12B)
I am in my office many other times and do not mind students dropping by
with questions.
Professor Marcus Price
Room 1030
Phone 277-4742
email: rmprice@as.unm.edu
Textbook: Modern Physics, 2nd edn., Serway, Moses, and Moyer
CLASS POLICIES
Seats will be assigned for entire term. Special requests entertained.
Grades will be based on:
Class participation 10%
Homework 20%
Examinations 60%
Office Hours 10%
Assignments and solutions will be posted here. Assignments will be due as noted on assignment.
Syllabus:
March 24 Review of In-Class test;
Intro Tunneling Chapt 6
26 Tunneling and Applications
6
28 QM in 3D
7
31 Quantization of energy and angular momentum
7
April 2 Hydrogen and Hydrogen-like
atoms 7
4 Atomic Structure
8
7 Electron spin
8
9 Staatistical physics
MB BE FD
9
11 Statistical physics and trapping
9
14 Bonding and molecule formation
10
16 Molecular structure and spectra
10
18 Pick up lecture (if needed to catch up)
21 Solid state structure and bonding
11
23 Quantum theory of solids
11
25 Magnetism and Superconductivity
12
28 Superconductivity BCS theory—Cooper pairs
12
30 Nuclear structure models
Radioactivity
13
May 2 Nuclear physics applications
14
5 Radiation detection and damage
14
7 Beginnings of particle physics
15
9 Cosmology and modern physics
16
FINAL EXAMINATION (in class) 10-12 am on Friday May 16th Room
184 PandA Bldg
TAKE HOME EXAM WILL BE DUE AT THE IN CLASS TEST ON MAY 16TH.
Homework #7 Due Wednesday April 2nd
1. 1-41 review
2. 1-53 review
3. 2-35 review
4. 3-28 review
5. 4-31 review
6. 5-29 review
7. 6-1
8. 6-17
Start this Assignment early. There are some challenges here.
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Homework #8 Due Wednesday April 9th