Part VI: MODERN PHYSICS. 39. Relativity. The Principle of Galilean Relativity. The Michelson-Morley Experiment. Einstein's Principle of Relativity. Consequences of the Special Theory of Relativity. The Lorentz Transformation Equations. The Lorentz Velocity Transformation Equations/ Relativistic Linear Momentum and the Relativistic Form of Newton's Laws. Relativistic Energy. Mass and Energy. The General Theory of Relativity. 40. Introduction to Quantum Physics. Blackbody Radiation and Planck's Hypothesis. The Photoelectric Effect. The Compton Effect. Photons and Electromagnetic Waves. The Wave Properties of Particles. The Quantum Particle. The Double-Slit Experiment Revisited. The Uncertainty Principle. 41. Quantum Mechanics. An Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics. A Particle in a Box. The Particle Under Boundary Conditions. The Schrödinger Equation. A Particle in a Well of Finite Height. Tunneling Through a Potential Energy Barrier. The Scanning Tunneling Microscope. The Simple Harmonic Oscillator. 42. Atomic Physics. Atomic Spectra of Gases. Early Models of the Atom. Bohr's Model of the Hydrogen Atom. The Quantum Model of the Hydrogen Atom. The Wave Functions for Hydrogen. Physical Interpretation of the Quantum Numbers. The Exclusion Principle and the Periodic Table. More on Atomic Spectra: Visible and X-Ray. Spontaneous and Stimulated Transitions. Lasers. 43. Molecules and Solids. Molecular Bonds. Energy States and Spectra of Molecules. Bonding in Solids. Free-Electron Theory of Metals. Band Theory of Solids. Electrical Conduction in Metals, Insulators and Semiconductors. Semiconductor Devices. Superconductivity. 44. Nuclear Structure. Some Properties of Nuclei. Nuclear Binding Energy. Nuclear Models. Radioactivity. The Decay Processes. Natural Radioactivity. Nuclear Reactions. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 45. Applications of Nuclear Physics. Interactions Involving Neutrons. Nuclear Fission. Nuclear Reactors. Nuclear Fusion. Radiation Damage. Radiation Detectors. Uses of Radiation. 46. Particle Physics and Cosmology. The Fundamental Forces in Nature. Positrons and Other Antiparticles. Mesons and the Beginning of Particle Physics. Classification of Particles. Conservation Laws. Strange Particles and Strangeness. Making Particles and Measuring Their Properties. Finding Patterns in the Particles. Quarks. Multicolored Quarks. The Standard Model. The Cosmic Connection. Problems and Perspectives. APPENDIXES: A. Tables. Conversion Factors. Symbols, Dimensions, and Units of Physical Quantities. Table of Atomic Masses. B. Mathematics Review. Scientific Notation. Algebra. Geometry. Trigonometry. Series Expansions. Differential Calculus. Integral Calculus. Propagation of Uncertainty. C. Periodic Table of the Elements. D. SI Units. E. Nobel Prize Winners. Answers to Odd-Numbere d Problems. Index.