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3.00 Credits
(Algebra-based) This course covers most of the topics in PHYS 130 but without calculus and in less depth. Additionally, the history and basic concepts of Quantum Physics are introduced, with an emphasis on how Quantum Physics has changed our understanding of energy, light, and the atom. This course is intended for students not planning to pursue Physics, Chemistry, or other related fields. One laboratory meeting per week. MNS; Credit cannot be earned for both PHYS 130A and PHYS 130; QL; STAFF
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A survey of the physical principles involved in sound and musical instruments. How the properties of an instrument or room influence the perceived tone quality of sound or music. Analysis/synthesis of the frequency components in musical sound. Coverage is primarily descriptive with the laboratory an important component. MNS; QL; STAFF
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How measurements (from naked-eye observations to the most modern techniques) and their analysis have led to our current understanding of the size, composition, history, and likely future of our universe. Concepts and methodology developed through observations and laboratory exercises emphasizing simple measurements and the inferences to be drawn from them. Includes evening viewing sessions. MNS; QL; STAFF
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An introduction to the two major shifts in our view of physics (which have occurred since 1900), Einstein's Special Relativity and the wave-particle duality of nature. The course starts with a review of key experiments which show that classical mechanics and electrodynamics do not provide a satisfactory explanation for the observed phenomena, and introduces the relativity and quantum theory which provide such an explanation. Includes regular laboratory meetings. MNS; Prereq: PHYS 130 or PHYS 130A; and MATH 152; QL; STAFF
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Experiments and seminars emphasizing modern techniques and instrumentation in physical measurements. Student-selected examples in several areas of physics illustrate such techniques as noise suppression, data handling and reduction, and instrumental interfacing. Introduction to literature search, error analysis, experimental design, and preparation of written and oral reports. MNS; Prereq: any physics course numbered 200 or above, or permission of the instructor; O; QL; W; STAFF
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Theory and practice of the implementation of digital logic circuits from small scale integrated devices to microprocessors. Includes regular laboratory meetings. Prereq: PHYS 130 or PHYS 130A; CL: CS 242; STAFF
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An introduction to the methods of advanced mathematics applied to physical systems, for students in physics, mathematics, chemistry, or engineering. Topics include the calculus of variations, linear transformations and eigenvalues, partial differential equations, orthogonal functions, and integral transforms. Physical applications include Hamilton's Principle, coupled oscillations, the wave equation and its solutions, Fourier analysis. Prereq: MATH 152 and at least one other course in mathematics or physics numbered 200 or above; QL; STAFF
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3.00 Credits
Electromagnetic waves, refraction, geometric optics and optical instruments, polarization, interference and diffraction phenomena, special topics including lasers, holography, and nonlinear optics. Prereq: PHYS 120 or permission of the instructor; QL; STAFF
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3.00 Credits
Elementary probability theory, thermodynamic relations, entropy, ideal gases, Gibbs distribution, partition function methods, quantum statistics of ideal gases, and systems of interacting particles, with examples taken from lattice vibrations of a solid, van der Waals gasses, ferromagnetism, and superconductivity. Prereq: PHYS 205; QL; STAFF
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3.00 Credits
Simple harmonic motion (damped, driven, coupled), vector algebra and calculus, motion under a central force, and motion of systems of particles. Prereq: PHYS 110 or permission of the instructor; QL; STAFF
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