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Physics and Astronomy
013 Uncertainty, Quanta, and Relativity
| Course Description | |
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| The nature of quanta, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, and Einstein's special theory of relativity have brought about major changes in our conception of physical reality. Explores some of the most profound, and often counter-intuitive, aspects of these advances from the past hundred years of physics. Selected readings are chosen from these topics to explore the implications of these concepts. Readings explore the material using a variety of vehicles, from the play Copenhagen, to writings by scientists about the subjects, to original source material. | |
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| A | |
| Prerequisites | |
| Day/Time: | T,TH — 10:00 - 11:25 |
| Location: | Searles-313 |
| Instructor: | (mnormand@bowdoin.edu) |
| Class Email: | phys013@bowdoin.edu |
| Final Exam: | 12/18/2003, 2:00 pm |
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