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PHYS106
Light and Lasers
PHYS106 FA
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 88 | 3 | Times: M.W.F.. 1:10PM-2:00PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998
)
Guided by lecture demonstrations, the course will first
outline the important observations, interpretations, and
models that are at the core of our current understanding of
the nature of light. We will examine basic concepts related
to the propagation of light and its interaction with matter.
This understanding will then be applied to explore the
working principles of lasers, special properties of laser
light, and some laser applications in communications,
medicine and industry.
MAJOR READINGS
R. Baierlein, "From Newton to Einstein --
the Trail of Light", Cambridge Univ. Press (1992) and laser
related documents.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
weekly homework assignments,
two short papers, an hour exam, final exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course is
specifically intended for non-science majors. No previous
course in physics is presupposed.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PHYS
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Huwel, L
- Times: M.W.F.. 1:10PM- 2:00PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- 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-03-1998
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