Welcome to the homepage for Physics 305: Atomic & Nuclear Physics. You can read the syllabus by clicking here.

This is a course is an introduction to the physics of the atom and its nucleus. The assumption is that you have already studied General Physics and mathematics through Differential Equations. Topics covered include the Bohr and Schroedinger models of the hydrogen atom, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, the wave function in Quantum Mechanics, models of the nucleus and an introduction to elementary particles. 

Here are some links to other web pages that may help you to learn about some of the ideas discussed in this course:

Photoelectric Effect. Simulation of photoelectric effect.

Compton Scattering. Some detailed information about Compton Scattering.

Exponential Growth and Decay. A tutorial from the University of Guelph

Nuclear data A collection of nuclear data fromBrookhaven National Laboratories.

The Particle Adventure.A wonderful program full of information about particle physics, accelerators and nuclear detectors.

Physiics Web. You will find lots of links to international physics at this site.

Questions? Please feel free to send e-mail to Dr. Hickey.