Physics (PHYS)
Department of Physics
Faculty of Science
PHYS 3606 [0.5 credit]
Modern Physics II
Elements of condensed matter physics, semiconductors, superconductivity. Elements of nuclear physics, fission, fusion, power generation. Introduction to particle physics. Ionizing radiation: production, interactions, detection. Medical physics: radiation biophysics, cancer therapy, imaging.
Also offered, with different requirements, as
PHYS 3608 for which additional credit is precluded.
Prerequisites:
PHYS 2604 and
PHYS 3701, or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory two hours a week.