633 Modern Physics ACP 11, 12 SEMESTER 6 credits
From the discovery of X-rays to finding of the Higgs Boson, modern physics goes beyond the classical topics covered in Intro Physics. The content will vary year to year, but subjects are chosen from topics such as special relativity, fractal formation, quantum mechanics, stellar astrophysics, and particle physics. Much of the work must by its nature be theoretical, but in some cases you will conduct experiments and demonstrations. Along the way, you will learn some of the history that led to modifications of the classical worldview of physics. You will also follow some current research in physics, learning about the ongoing process of science and how it leads to new discoveries, applications, and opportunities.