Spring 2026: Subatomic World (171.113)

Overview: This course is aimed at non-science majors and offers an introduction to the physics of the subatomic world, exploring topics like special relativity, quantum theory, particles, and fields. These concepts provide the foundation for understanding the nature of matter and energy in the world around us, along with the origin, evolution, and possible future of our Universe. The course focuses on the key concepts of modern physics, with minimal mathematical requirements, limited to basic algebra.