| Title: |
PHY104-9, Modern Physics |
| Institution: |
University of South Africa, South Africa |
Level: |
Degree. |
Description: |
| Description and properties of waves. Properties of sound waves. Wave properties of light. Mirrors and lenses. Special relativity. Particle properties of light. Wave properties of matter. Quantum mechanics and atomic structure. Nuclear physics. Interaction of radiation with matter. Assessment is by assignments and examination. Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included: Bachelor of Science.
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Languages: |
English and Afrikaans |
Media and methods employed:
Printed text, audio cassettes, video cassettes. |
| Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, tutorial support, audio/video cassettes, discussion classes, study groups, practical work. |
Administrative information: |
This course requires approximately 3 hours of study per week.
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Classification: |
070430 PHYSICS |
| Date: |
17 January 1996 vmb
Source: 1996 Calendar - Book 6
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