PHY 313-H Mystery of Matter

Exploration of our understanding of the basic constituents
of matter, and of how that understanding and
the tools developed to study them affect aspects of
contemporary society. Historical discoveries and their
place in social and political institutions of the time are
considered, along with issues of government funding
and the cost to society. Includes a discussion of developments
at Brookhaven National Laboratory and their
scientific and social impact.
Prerequisites: U3 or U4 standing; one D.E.C. category
E course
3 credits