Text book: Concepts of Modern Physics, sixth edition, by Arthur Beiser
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<br>References:
<br>1. Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 2nd ed. J. Taylor, C. D. 
<br>   Zafirators, M. Dubson
<br>2. Modern Physics, third edition, by Serway, Moses, and Moyer
<br>3. Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, John C. Morrison
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<br>Syllabus:
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<br>Relativity - 
<br>principles of relativity
<br>Galilean relativity
<br>constancy of speed of light
<br>relativity of time
<br>relativity of length
<br>Lorentz transformations
<br>velocity transformation
<br>Doppler effect
<br>mass
<br>momentum
<br>energy
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<br>Quantum Physics -
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<br>Problems with classical physics
<br>"Old" quantum physics
<br>Schrodinger equation
<br>Simple problems in one dimension
<br>Problems in two and three dimensions
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<br>Evaluation:
<br>Homework and quizzes 25%
<br>Midterm 1 & 2: 20% each
<br>Final exam: 35%
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