Courses: Waves and Optics (PHYSH213A01)
Fall 2013
Vibrations and waves in mechanical, electronic, and optical systems with an introduction to related mathematical methods such as functions of a complex variable and 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. Physics 211f, a related laboratory half-course, is normally taken concurrently and is required for majors.
Prerequisites: Phys 102 or 106 and Math 114 or 120 or equiv.
Fulfills: NA QU II
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LocationHaverford, Hlls 108 Meeting TimesMWF 9:30-10:30 |