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3.00 Credits
Waves and oscillations in optics, in classical and in quantum mechanics. An introduction to physical concepts (wave packets, normal modes, interference and diffraction) and mathematical techniques (Fourier series, transforms, complex numbers, eigenvectors). Offered in spring semester only. Pre/corequisite: A Mat 220; prerequisite: A Phy 240.
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Fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics: conservation theorems, central forces, motion in non-inertial frames, rigid-body motion. Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisite: A Phy 250, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the techniques of experimental research in the areas of electronics, electromagnetism and modern physics. Measurement technique and error analysis are emphasized. Three two-hour lab periods each week. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite: A Phy 250 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Electrostatics and magnetostatics in vacuum and in materials. Maxwell's equations. Energy and momentum in the electromagnetic field. Introduction to electromagnetic waves. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisite(s): A Phy 235 and A Phy 250.
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3.00 Credits
A further development of the theory of electromagnetic waves and their interactions with matter. Applications include both geometric and physical optics. The role of special relativity in electromagnetic theory is discussed. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite(s): A Phy 340.
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3.00 Credits
Applications of microprocessors to data collection and process control; the capabilities of typical microprocessors and the techniques used to interface them to external devices; input/output programming, use of the data and address busses; interrupt handling, direct memory access, and data communications; characteristics of peripheral devices such as keyboards, printers, A/D and D/A converters, sensors, and actuators. Prerequisite(s): I Csi 201 or 204 or equivalent. An elementary knowledge of electricity is helpful.
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Transistors and their characteristics; electronic circuits, field effect transistors and applications, amplifiers, low and high frequency response; operational amplifiers; consideration of control-circuit design; fast-switching and counting devices; integrated circuits and their designs. Two class periods and one three-hour laboratory each week. May not be offered 2008-2009. Prerequisite: A Phy 150 or 151.
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3.00 Credits
Independent projects involving laboratory work in the study of electronic circuits using linear and/or digital devices. (Each student is expected to undertake a project that requires originality and broadens knowledge of the area.) Special attention is paid to counters, registers, encoders, decoders, and digital applications. May not be offered 2009-2009.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to non-relativistic quantum mechanics; wave functions, amplitudes and probabilities; the superposition of quantum states, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Time evolution: the Schroedinger equation, stationary states, two-state systems. Motion in one-dimensional potentials: tunneling, particle in a box, harmonic oscillator. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisite: A Phy 250.
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3.00 Credits
Review of Special Relativity. Introduction to tensor analysis and the geometry of curved spaces. Einstein?s equations. Applications to gravitational waves, black holes and expanding universes. Prerequisite(s): A Phy 320.
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