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This document outlines the topics and structure of the course SIF1004: Modern Physics. It will cover special relativity, quantum theory, atomic matter, nuclear physics and radioactivity, particle physics, and cosmology and astrophysics. There are no prerequisites for the course. Students will be assessed through quizzes, tests, and a final exam, which counts for 60% of the grade. The course references several physics textbooks and the topics will be updated.

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This document outlines the topics and structure of the course SIF1004: Modern Physics. It will cover special relativity, quantum theory, atomic matter, nuclear physics and radioactivity, particle physics, and cosmology and astrophysics. There are no prerequisites for the course. Students will be assessed through quizzes, tests, and a final exam, which counts for 60% of the grade. The course references several physics textbooks and the topics will be updated.

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SIF1004: Modern Physics

(2 credit hours)
Dr. Muhammad Imran Mustafa bin Abdul Khudus
[email protected]
Overview
• Prerequisites: none
• Assessment
• 40% - Continuous (Quiz, tests, etc.)
• 60% - Final examination
• Reference books:
• Young and Freedman, University Physics
• Kenneth S. Krane, Modern Physics
• Arthur Beieser, Concepts of Modern Physics
• Stephen S. Thornton, Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
• To be updated
Special
theory of
relativity

Cosmology
Quantum
and
Theory
astrophysics

SIF1004
Modern
Physics
Particle Atomic
physics matter

Nuclear
Physics and
Radioactivity
No. Topic Details
1. Special theory of relativity Galileo-Newtonian relativity, Michelson-Morley experiment, Special theory of
relativity postulates; Lorentz transformation, Lorentz contraction, time dilation
Relativity of Mass, Momentum and Energy, 4-vector time-position: 4-vector,
velocity 4-vector, momentum 4-vector and momentum–energy.

2. Quantum Theory The need for quantum theory, Duality of Particle-Wave, Wave Function,
Heisenberg uncertainty, Time independent Schrodinger equation, Examples in 1-
D: zero free particle and infinite square well potential.

3. Atomic matter summary of atomic structure and the physics of periodic table, Types of Atomic
Bonding, Van de Waals bond, X-ray spectrum and atomic number, Crystal
structures, basic concept of phonons , Introduction to electron conduction in
conductor, semiconductor and insulator.

4. Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity Structure and characteristics of nucleus, binding energy, Nuclear forces.
Radioactivity, Conservation Laws, Q-value, natural Radioactivity Series, Nuclear
reactions, nuclear reactor and technology

5. Particle physics Elementary particles and forces


6. Cosmology and astrophysics Introduction to Big-Bang theory, structure and evolution of stars and galaxies
What is Modern Physics?

“Modern” + “Physics”?
‘Classical’ Physics • Atomic and nuclear → radioactivity,
(pre-1900s) atomic power
• Quantum mechanics → basic
structure matter
• Greek scholars (e.g. Artistotle)
• Particle physics → basic structure
• Knowledge of nature of matter
• Hence, meta-physics • Mechanics → forces, motion • Condensed matter → solids and
• Thermodynamics → heat, liquids, computers, lasers
temperature • Relativity, Cosmology → universe,
• Electricity and magnetism → life!
charge, currents
• Optics
φυσική(?) telescopes
→ light, lenses,

‘Modern’ Physics
First up: Special Relativity!

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