The module aims to provide a broad overview of modern physics. It is not a prerequisite for any existing third year modules. An important part of the module is for students to develop skills in writing an essay on how mathematics has been used to shed light on an area of the physical sciences.
Syllabus
- How do we know the Earth goes around the Sun?
- Atoms
- Light
- Relativity
- Quantumn Mechanics
- Quantum Reality
- Strong and weak force
- Stars and Galaxies
- Cosmology
- The laws and constants of Nature
Syllabus
- How do we know the Earth goes around the Sun?
- Atoms
- Light
- Relativity
- Quantumn Mechanics
- Quantum Reality
- Strong and weak force
- Stars and Galaxies
- Cosmology
- The laws and constants of Nature