PHYS 5 - Light

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

Physics

Description:

Semester Hours: 3 Spring A study of the principles of reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, polarization, emission and amplification of light. Topics include the kaleidoscope, the rainbow, diamonds, human vision, the science of color, black light, the color of sunsets, lasers and holography. For nonscience majors. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.) Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: 1 unit high school algebra; 1 unit plane geometry.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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