A Look at Modern Physics
October 3, 2012 - October 24, 2012
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
4, Wednesday
Location: UNF University Center
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Summary
New!
Stretch your knowledge! We will look at four key topics in modern physics including: quantum mechanics and relativity, building the periodic table from symmetry, nuclear physics and the four forces, and elementary particles. Student participation is expected and encouraged. No preparation is required.
Maximum participants:
12
Course Fee & Supplies
Course Fee: $25
Recommended Book: "The Elegant Universe; Superstring, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory” by Brian Green (W.W. Norton, 2000).
Instructor
Tom Collins is a retired theoretical physicist with degrees from the University of Georgia and the University of Florida. Over the past 30 years he served in university administration in various chief research officer posts. Tom is the author two books and more than 80 journal articles.
