An advanced study of nuclear and atomic physics. Topics will include: relativistic treatment of energy and momentum in nuclear reactions and Compton scattering, nuclear and atomic structure, the nucleonnucleon interaction, nuclear decay, particle accelerators, and nuclear particle detection. Quantum mechanics will be used when appropriate. Prerequisites: PHY 304 and PHY 490 (or senior standing in physics with instructor's permission.) (One course chosen from PHY 507, 509, 511 or PHY 520 is required for the major.) Fall, even-numbered years.
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