PHYS 152 - Physics II:Waves And Matter

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Lewis & Clark College

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Description:

Scalettar, Snodgrass Content: Oscillating phenomena in nature and the building blocks of matter. Masses on springs, pendula, waves on strings, sound waves, light waves. Optics including the action of lenses, examples of diffraction, interference. Waveparticle duality of light and the electron. Quantum mechanics, behavior of electrons in atoms, atoms in molecules, protons and neutrons in nuclei, quarks in protons and neutrons. Students may not earn credit for both Physics 142 and 152. Prerequisites: Physics 141 or 151. Mathematics 132 (may be taken concurrently). Coregistration in Physics 172 Laboratory. Taught: Annually, 5 semester credits.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.lclark.edu/

Phone Number:

(503) 768-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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