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NA S.Amador Kane,S.Shelley The first half of this laboratory is an introduction to analog electronics and instrumentation. The second half includes experiments in waves and optics. Normally taken concurrently with Physics 213, but can be taken independently. Prerequisite: Physics 102 or 106.
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NA S.Amador Kane, S.Shelley Experiments related to quantum physics, including nuclear spectroscopy, superconductivity, scanning tunneling microscopy, electron diffraction, spin resonance, and laser amplification. Normally taken concurrently with Physics 214 but can be taken independently. Prerequisite: Physics 211f; co-requisite: Physics 214b or equivalent.
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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.
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3.00 Credits
NA/QU W.Smith Introduction to the principles governing systems at the atomic scale. Topics include the experimental basis of quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, Schrodinger's equation and solutions in one dimension, time dependence of quantum states, angular momentum, and one-electron atoms. Recent developments, such as paradoxes calling attention to the remarkable behavior of quantum systems, or quantum computing, will be discussed. Multi-electron atoms and nuclei will be considered if time allows. Physics 212, a related laboratory half-course, is normally taken concurrently and is required for majors. Prerequisite: Physics 213a or consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
NA P.Love A continuation of the study of quantum mechanics begun in 214. Topics include matrix mechanics and spin, many-particle systems, perturbation theory and scattering theory. A variety of physical systems will be treated as examples, including simple atoms and solids. Prerequisite: Physics 214. Typically offered yearly in alternation with Bryn Mawr.
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3.00 Credits
NA P.Love Treatment of many particle systems using classical and quantum statistics and ensembles to derive the laws of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. This course includes applications to the thermal properties of matter (solids, liquids and gases), photon, and phonon systems. Monte Carlo techniques are introduced through a computer project. Prerequisite: Physics 214b or consent of instructor. Typically offered yearly in alternation with Bryn Mawr.
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3.00 Credits
NA/QU (Cross-listed in Computer Science) P.Love An introduction to the methods and problems of computational physics. The course explores areas of physics which require computation for their study including: effects of air resistance and rotation in Newtonian mechanics; fields and potentials in electromagnetism; simulation of nonlinear systems and chaos; stochastic algorithms and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: Jr. standing. Physics 213 and either CMSC 105 or extensive experience with a programming language or consent. Typically offered in alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
NA P.Love Classical mechanics of systems of particles, and also continua such as fluids, including oscillations and chaos, Lagrangian mechanics, dynamics of systems of particles, the Navier-Stokes equations of fluids, and applications to diverse physical phenomena that may vary from year to year, e.g. waves, vortices, rotating fluids, flight, instabilities, turbulence, and biological flows. Prerequisite: Physics 106 or Physics 213. Typically offered yearly in alternation with Bryn Mawr.
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3.00 Credits
NA S.Boughn Boundary value problems, multipole fields, dielectric and magnetic materials; electromagnetic waves, propagation in dielectric media, conductors and waveguides; gauge transformations, radiating systems. Prerequisite: Physics 106b or 213a or Bryn Mawr equivalent. Typically offered yearly in alternation with Bryn Mawr.
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3.00 Credits
NA W.Smith An introduction to modern electronic design, with an emphasis on scientific applications. Topics covered will include operational amplifier circuits, filters, electronic measurement and signal processing, digital electronics, and computer design and interfacing. Prerequisite: Physics 211. Typically offered in alternate years.
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