PHYS 2170: Foundations of Modern Physics
Explores foundational modern physics, including special relativity, quantum nature of light and matter, atomic structure, the Schrodinger equation, quantum states, and introductory condensed matter/nuclear physics.
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Common aliases: PHYS 2170
Study Resources for Foundations of Modern Physics
Final Exam 2010
Midterm (Exam 1) 2014
CU Boulder PHYS 2170 Midterm (Exam 1) 2014
Midterm (Exam 2) 2018
Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
CU Boulder PHYS 2170 Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
CU Boulder PHYS 2170 Midterm (Exam 1) 2019
Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
CU Boulder PHYS 2170 Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
Study Guide 7
CU Boulder PHYS 2170 Study Guide 7
Assessment Inventory for PHYS 2170 (7 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2019 | Midterm | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2016 | Midterm | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2014 | Midterm | 2014 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2010 | Final | 2010 | Illustrative Archive |
| Study Guide 7 | Study Guide | — | Illustrative Archive |
Complete inventory of all 7 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter.
Course Overview & Exam Syllabus
This archive catalogs 7 free educational resources and past exams for PHYS 2170 (Foundations of Modern Physics) at University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), containing 5 midterm papers, 1 final examination, and 1 study guide. Dated documents represent 6 distinct academic years between 2010 and 2020.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Special relativity: Lorentz transformations, time dilation, length contraction, relativistic momentum, and energy-mass equivalence in PHYS 2170
- Wave-particle duality: photon momentum, electron diffraction, and Heisenberg uncertainty principle at CU Boulder
- Quantum mechanics in 1D and 3D: operators, expectation values, potential wells, and central force potentials in Foundations of Modern Physics
- Atomic and nuclear structures: multi-electron atoms, Pauli exclusion principle, periodic trends, and nuclear decay modes in PHYS 2170 at University of Colorado Boulder
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this PHYS 2170 archive?
This collection for PHYS 2170 at University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) catalogs 7 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Study Guides. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this PHYS 2170 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2010 to 2020, representing 6 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free PHYS 2170 past exams?
All cataloged PHYS 2170 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) course syllabus.