Physics
2710 – Introductory Modern Physics
Physics
2710 is about physical reality that cannot be directly sensed and about
phenomena for which the observer is inextricably a part. In this realm, waves are particles and
particles are waves and there is no intrinsic reality until an observer
observes it. While all of this
might sound preposterous and metaphysical, there are profoundly important
practical consequences—nuclear energy, laser technology, semiconductors
and superconductors, and limits to computation, to name a few. In fact, it is estimated that
roughly 1/3 of the economy of the developed world is directly due to quantum
mechanics. In this course,
we will examine both the philosophical implications of modern physics as well
as how its ideas are used in practical applications.
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