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PHYS 168 - A Tour of the Subatomic Zoo


0.5 unit(s)
This course is designed for nonphysics majors who want to know more about the constituents of matter including quarks, gluons, and neutrinos. The particle discoveries and the implications of the discoveries are discussed in an historical context. Additional topics discussed: matter vs. antimatter, the wave, and particle nature of light. Cindy Schwarz.

May not count towards a physics concentration.

Not offered in 2022/23.

Course Format: CLS


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