Physics 329MP - Topics in Modern Physics

The aim of this course is to provide a survey of modern and advanced ideas in physics that we typically cannot fit into our usual classes. Topics include: Special Relativity, General Relativity (and some Cosmology), Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, and Fluid Dynamics. These are all very broad subjects, so the goal will primarily be to gain an appreciation of the big ideas in each area and learn about connections to current research. The course will be comprised of lectures, reading and discussion of articles, presentations, and some limited problem sets.

Prereq: Physics 205.