PHYSI 180 - Experiments in Modern Physics

Upper Division

Prerequisites
PHYSI 003 and MATH 039 are prerequisites for all upper-division physics courses.

Students discuss and perform the experiments that demonstrate and investigate the principles of 20th-century physics. Experimental topics include the photoelectric effect, the Franck-Hertz experiment, x-ray diffraction, solid state materials, nuclear spectroscopy and holography.

Lecture and/or Lab Hours
This course meets for two laboratory sessions and one lecture session each week.

Fee
Laboratory fee required.

Course credits: 1