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PHYS 2DLPhysics Laboratory—Modern Physics

2 units · PHYS · UC San Diego

Experiments to be chosen from refraction, diffraction and interference of microwaves, Hall effect, thermal band gap, optical spectra, coherence of light, photoelectric effect, e/m ratio of particles, radioactive decays, and plasma physics. One hour lecture and three hours laboratory. Program or materials fees may apply.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

From the catalog: “PHYS 2BL or 2CL . Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 2D or 4E.”

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Fall (3 programs).

Required in (1)

  • Engineering Physics (B.S.)
What it opens up

Courses that list PHYS 2DL as a prerequisite (3)

  • CHEM 100B Instrumental Chemistry Laboratory
  • CHEM 105A Physical Chemistry Laboratory
  • PHYS 133 Condensed Matter/Materials Science Laboratory