Academic Bulletin 2022-2023 
    
    May 04, 2024  
Academic Bulletin 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS 240 - Relativity


Credits: 2
An introduction to the experimental findings leading to Einstein’s formulation of the special theory of relativity, relativistic kinematics (simultaneity, time dilation, length contraction, etc.), relativistic dynamics (relative mass, momentum, energy, etc.), and the general theory of relativity.

Prerequisite: PHYS 101  or PHYS 110 .

Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.