PHYS 5: Modern Physics

First Semester 20152016

Faculty: Engr. Bertrand Aldous L. Santillan, MAEd-Math

College of Science

C O U R S E O U T L I N E

0. Introduction
0.1. What is Modern in Physics

1. RELATIVITY
1.1. Breakthrough Experiments
1.1.1. Michelson-Morley
Experiment
1.1.2. Einsteins Thought
Experiment
1.2. Special Theory of Relativity
1.2.1. First Postulate
1.2.2. Second Postulate
1.3. Consequences of Special Relativity
1.3.1. Simultaneity
1.3.2. Time Dilation
1.3.3. Length Contraction
1.4. Relativistic Mechanics
1.4.1. Relativistic Velocity
1.4.2. Relativistic Mass
1.4.3. Relativistic Momentum
1.4.4. Relativistic Energy
1.4.5. Relativistic Work
1.5. General Theory of Relativity
1.5.1. Postulates
1.5.2. Confirmations

2. QUANTUM PHYSICS
2.1. Discoveries
2.1.1. Plancks Modification of Wiens Law
2.1.2. Einsteins Photoelectric Effect
2.2. Particle-like Behavior of Light
2.2.1. Einsteins Photon Theory
2.2.2. Laues X-ray Diffraction
2.2.3. Comptons X-ray Collision Discovery
2.3. Wave-Particle Behavior of Light and Matter
2.3.1. De Broglies Proposal: Matter Waves
2.3.2. Davisson-Germer Electron Wave Confirmation
2.3.3. Schrodingers Wave Equation of Matter Motion
2.3.4. Heisenbergs Uncertainty Principle
2.4. Practical Applications of Quantum Physics
2.4.1. X-ray Diffraction
2.4.2. Electron Microscope
2.4.3. Scanning Tunneling Microscope

3. ATOMIC PHYSICS
3.1. Development of the Atom Model
3.1.1. Old Models
3.1.2. Thomsons Watermelon Model
3.1.3. Rutherfords Planetary Model
3.2. New Model
3.2.1. Spectrometry of Hydrogen Gas
3.2.2. Bohrs Model of Hydrogen Atom
3.2.3. Sommerfelds Modification on Bohrs Model
3.2.4. Zeemans Modification on Bohrs Model
3.2.5. Goudsmit and Uhlenbecks Modification on Bohrs Model
3.2.6. De Broglies Wavelength of an Electron
3.3. Characteristics of the New (Bohrs) Model
3.3.1. Four Quantum Numbers
3.3.2. Allowed States and the Energy of the State
3.3.3. Correspondence Principle
3.3.4. Hydrogen-like Atoms
3.3.5. Electron Clouds
3.3.6. Pauli Exclusion Principle
3.4. Applications
3.4.1. Periodic Table
3.4.2. Characteristic X-rays
3.4.3. Atomic Transitions: Laser and Hologram
3.4.4. Energy Bands
3.4.4.1. Conductor
3.4.4.2. Insulator
3.4.4.3. Semiconductor
3.4.4.3.1. P-n Junction
 3.4.4.3.2. Junction Transistor
3.4.4.3.3. Integrated Circuits

4. NUCLEAR PHYSICS
4.1. Properties of Nuclei 4.3.4.1. Radiation Damage
4.1.1. Charge and Mass 4.3.4.2. Tracing
4.1.2. Size and Structure 4.3.4.3. CAT Scans
4.1.3. Nuclear Force 4.3.4.4. MRI
4.1.4. Binding Energy 4.4. Radiation Detectors
4.2. Radioactivity 4.4.1. Geiger Counter
4.2.1. Discovery of Radioactivity 4.4.2. Semiconductor Diode
4.2.2. Decay Rate (Activity) Detector
4.2.3. Half-life 4.4.3. Scintillation Counter
4.2.4. Decay Processes 4.4.4. Track Detectors
4.2.4.1. Alpha Decay 4.4.4.1. Photographic
4.2.4.2. Beta-plus Decay Emulsion
4.2.4.3. Beta-minus Decay 4.4.4.2. Cloud Chamber
4.2.4.4. Gamma Decay 4.4.4.3. Bubble Chamber
4.2.4.5. Electron Capture 4.4.4.4. Wire Chamber
Decay 4.5. Nuclear Fission
4.2.5. Natural and Artificial 4.5.1. Nuclear Fission Process
Radioactivity 4.5.2. Fissile Materials and
4.2.6. Nuclear Reactions Applications
4.3. Applications 4.6. Nuclear Fusion
4.3.1. Carbon 14 Dating 4.6.1. Nuclear Fusion Process
4.3.2. Smoke Detectors 4.6.2. Applications
4.3.3. Radon Detection 4.6.3. Fusion Reactors
4.3.4. Medical Applications

5. PARTICLE PHYSICS
5.1. Definition 5.3. Bosons
5.2. Hadrons 5.4. Fundamental Forces
5.2.1. Characteristics of Hadrons 5.5. The Standard Model
5.2.2. Quarks and Its Six Flavors 5.6. Strange Particles
5.2.3. Leptons 5.7. Antimatter
5.2.4. Fermions

List of Book References:

1. Faughn, J. S., Serway, R. A., Vuille, C., & Bennett, C. A. (2006). Serways College
Physics 7th Ed. Singapore: Thomson Learning Asia.
2. Young, H. D. & Freedman, R. A. (2004). University Physics with Modern Physics 11th
Ed. Singapore: Pearson Education Asia.
3. Buffa, A. J. & Wilson, J. D. (1997). Physics. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
4. Catchillar, G. C. & Malenab, R. G. (2003). Fundamentals of Physics (A Textbook for
College Students). Mandaluyong City: National Book Store.
5. Halliday, D. & Resnick, R. (1962). Physics Part II. Japan: John Wiley & Sons.
6. Crowell, B. (2008). The Modern Revolution in Physics. Retrieved from
www.lightandmatter.com
7. Knight, R. D. (2004). Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, A
Strategic Approach. California, U.S.A.: Pearson Education.

Course Requirements and Grading:

5 Chapter Exams 50 %
Final Exam (cover-to-cover) 30 %
Recitation 10 %
Attendance 10 %

Students incurring more than 5 absences may be given a grade of 5.00 (failed).

Equivalent Grade

95-100 1.00 70-74 2.25

90-94 1.25 65-69 2.50
85-89 1.50 60-64 2.75
80-84 1.75 55-59 3.00
75-79 2.00 0-54 5.00
No grade of INC.