一、課程說明(Course Description)
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<br>This course is intended to provide a broad introduction to the ideas which underpin modern physics, from its roots at the beginning of last century to the present day. It is an important prerequisite course for the understanding of forthcoming solid-state physics, solid-state electronics as well as optical electronics. We will begin with the concepts in relativity and quantum mechanics, both of which demonstrate the “breakdown” of classical physics. To better understand matters I will give a detailed description of the fundamental model of atoms and then extend to molecules where we need quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. The lecture notes (power point slides), which assist to your learning, will be available in the e-learn system. 
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<br>二、指定用書(Text Books)
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<br>Kenneth Krane, Modern Physics, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
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<br>三、參考書籍(References)
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<br>1. A. beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics, McGraw Hill, 6th edition, 2003.
<br>2. J. Bernstein, P. M. Fishbane, and S. Gasiorowicz, Modern Physics, Prentice  Hall, 2000.
<br>3. R. Llewellyn, and P. A. Tipler, Modern Physics, 4th edition, Freeman, 2003.
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<br>四、教學方式(Teaching Method)
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<br>Power point slides
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<br>五、教學進度(Syllabus)
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<br>     1. chapter: The special theory of relativity 	
<br>     2. chapter: The particle-like properties of electromagnetic radiation 
<br>     3. chapter: The wave-like properties of particles 		
<br>     4. chapter: The Schroedinger equation 
<br>     5. chapter: The Rutherford-Bohr model of the atom           
<br>     6. chapter: The hydrogen atom in wave mechanics     
<br>     7. chapter: Many-electron atoms                  
<br>     8. chapter: Molecular structure
<br>     9. chapter: Statistical physics* 
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<br>六、成績考核(Evaluation)
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<br>Homework (20%), midterm (40%), final (40%)
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<br>We will have homework assigned to you after each chapter and please do them independently. A makeup final examination will be given only in documented cases of illness or emergency. Cheating is absolutely prohibitive. 
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<br>七、可連結之網頁位址
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<br>To be announced in the first lecture.