Course Number: Phys 3220
Course Name: Introduction to Modern Physics II
Credits: 3 Cr
Instructor: Jigang Wang jgwang@iastate.edu
PreReq: PHYS 3210
Associated courses: Phys 3220L is the LAB course for Phys 3220. Phys 3210 and Phys 3210L.
Course Description
Second part of a two-semester sequence (PHYS 3210/3220). PHYS 3220 is offered in the Spring semester. Topics covered include:
- Quantum statistics; lasers; physics of molecules.
- Properties of solids, including electron band structure, superconductivity and magnetism.
- Nuclear physics, including nuclear sizes and masses, stability, decay modes, reactions, fission and fusion.
- Elementary particles, including strangeness, charm, and quarks. Fundamental forces of nature.