Waves and Oscillations PHYS213 FA

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       999      0         Open

The study of periodic motion as applied to mechanical systems, fluids and optics. The course starts with a review of damped and forced harmonic motion; this is followed by coupled oscillators, normal modes and the mathematical theory of waves. The wave equation, Fourier series and integrals, reflection and refraction of plane waves, simple interference and diffraction theory are among the topics discussed. The physical principles and mathematical techniques developed in this course are central to many subsequent courses, particularly quantum mechanics (PHYS214, 315) and radiation and optics (PHYS325). Students who have taken PHYS113 and 116 are advised to continue with this as their next physics course.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PHYS

Prerequisites: PHYS116 or PHYS224

Section 01

Jensen, R

Times: .T.T... 10:00AM;

Grading Mode: A/F

Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1

No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997