This course serves as an introduction to modern physics, focusing on special relativity and quantum mechanics.
The course will cover key concepts including the relativity of space-time (which demonstrates that time and space are relative and dependent on observers), the probabilistic interpretation of quantum mechanics (which implies that the world is non-deterministic), the uncertainty principle (which states that a particle's position and momentum can never be known simultaneously with complete precision), and entanglement (which suggests that the "moon" might not exist when nobody is not looking at it).
By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of these fundamental concepts.
The course will cover key concepts including the relativity of space-time (which demonstrates that time and space are relative and dependent on observers), the probabilistic interpretation of quantum mechanics (which implies that the world is non-deterministic), the uncertainty principle (which states that a particle's position and momentum can never be known simultaneously with complete precision), and entanglement (which suggests that the "moon" might not exist when nobody is not looking at it).
By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of these fundamental concepts.
The course has three objectives:
(1) To develop a unique perspective on nature through the lens of modern physics.
-- By the end of the course, students will have gained a new perspective on the natural world that is distinct to modern physics.
(2) To learn the computational methods used in modern physics.
-- Through the course, students will develop their computational skills, gaining experience in calculating, e.g., the spectrum of a hydrogen atom, even if they are not specialists in the field.
(3) To appreciate the strangeness of our world, beyond what is conventionally perceived.
-- A key aim of this course is to share the wonder and fascination of the weirdness that underlies the natural world.
(1) To develop a unique perspective on nature through the lens of modern physics.
-- By the end of the course, students will have gained a new perspective on the natural world that is distinct to modern physics.
(2) To learn the computational methods used in modern physics.
-- Through the course, students will develop their computational skills, gaining experience in calculating, e.g., the spectrum of a hydrogen atom, even if they are not specialists in the field.
(3) To appreciate the strangeness of our world, beyond what is conventionally perceived.
-- A key aim of this course is to share the wonder and fascination of the weirdness that underlies the natural world.
- To understand the way of thinking and the view of nature of modern physics.
- To understand calculational techniques of modern physics
- To understand how our world is weird.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to special relativity I: Galilei transformation | Survey modern phyics. | 190minutes |
| 2. | Introduction to special relativity II: Relativity of spacetime, time dilation, and contraction of length | Think what happens if you see an object running with light velocity! Study the Lorenz transformation. | 190minutes |
| 3. | Introduction to special relativity III: New composition of velocities law |
Study the traditional composition of velocities law | 190minutes |
| 4. | Introduction to special relativity IV: Relativistic mechanics and the relation between energy and mass. |
Think about a mass. | 190minutes |
| 5. | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I: Brief survey of quantum mechanics with historical view |
Study classical model of atoms | 190minutes |
| 6. | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II: Duality of waves and particles. Einstein-de Broglie relation. |
Think about the definition of wave and particle: how they are inconsistent each other. | 190minutes |
| 7. | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics III: Schroedinger equation. |
Study Schroedinger equation | 190minutes |
| 8. | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics IV: Measurement of momentum |
Review the concept of momentum | 190minutes |
| 9. | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics V: Uncertatinty relation |
Think about the error in phycics | 190minutes |
| 10. | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics VI-i: Modern view of nature and theoretical framework of Quantum Mechancis |
Watch online lectures and prepare list of questions | 190minutes |
| 11. | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics VI-ii: Modern view of nature and theoretical framework of Quantum Mechancis |
Watch online lectures and prepare list of questions | 190minutes |
| 12. | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics VII: Born's rule and probabilistic interpretation |
Study a probability | 190minutes |
| 13. | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics VIII: Spectrum of Hydrogen atom |
Study eigenvalue problem | 190minutes |
| 14. | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics VIV: Final Exam and Bell's theorem |
Think what is a reality | 190minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| Exam | Assignment | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 7% | 27% | 34% |
| 2. | 6% | 26% | 32% |
| 3. | 7% | 27% | 34% |
| Total. | 20% | 80% | - |
Based on several report assignments and exams.
As a principle, attendance at 10 or more out of 14 sessions is a condition for earning credit.
As a principle, attendance at 10 or more out of 14 sessions is a condition for earning credit.
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| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
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