Physics 213 - Waves and Optics

Institution:

Haverford College

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Description:

NA/QU P.Love Vibrations and waves in mechanical, electronic, and optical systems with an introduction to related mathematical methods such as Fourier analysis. Topics include free and driven oscillations, resonance, superposition, coupled oscillators and normal modes, traveling waves, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves, interference, and diffraction. Recent applications of wave optics (e.g., to astronomy) will be included. Physics 211, a related laboratory half-course, is normally taken concurrently and is required for majors. Prerequisite: Physics 102b or 106b and Mathematics 114b or 120a or equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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