Teaching
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Modern Physics
PHYS-2203
An introduction to the ideas of modern physics, including special relativity and quantum mechanics.
Syllabus
- Fall 2026 PHYS-2203 Syllabus (PDF)
Lecture notes
- Lecture 1 · Aug 24, 2026 Electromagnetic Waves (Light)
- Lecture 2 · Aug 26, 2026 Energy and Momentum of Electromagnetic Waves
- Lecture 3 · Aug 28, 2026 Polarization and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Lecture 4 · Aug 31, 2026 Reflection and Refraction of Light
- Lecture 5 · Sep 2, 2026 Optical Images: Spherical Mirrors