PHYS BC 3001x - Physics III:Classical Waves & Optics

Institution:

Barnard College

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Description:

Nonlinear pendula, transverse vibrations-elastic strings, longitudinal sound waves, seismic waves, electromagnetic oscillations & light, rainbows, haloes, the Green Flash; polarization phenomena- Haidinger's Brush, Brewster's angle, double refraction, optical activity; gravity & capillary waves; interference, diffraction, lenses & mirrors. Prerequisites: Physics BC2002 or the equivalent. Corequisites: Calculus III. Lab Required. General Education Requirement: Quantitative and Deductive Reasoning (QUA). 5 points

Credits:

5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.barnard.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 854-5262

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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