Waves and Oscillations
PHYS 213
Fall 2009
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01
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The properties of periodic motion recur in many areas of physics, including mechanics, quantum physics, and electricity and magnetism. We will explore the physical principles and fundamental mathematics related to periodic motions. Focus topics will include damped and forced harmonic motion, normal modes, the wave equation, Fourier series and integrals, and complex analysis. The principles and techniques developed in this course are central to many subsequent courses, particularly quantum mechanics (PHYS214, 315), classical dynamics (PHYS313), and electricity and magnetism (PHYS324). An important component of this course is to develop the ability to use mathematical software packages to graph expressions, solve equations, and obtain numerical solutions to differential equations. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (PHYS113 AND PHYS116) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ASTR)(IDEA-MN)(MOBI-MN)(PHYS-MN)(PHYS)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
A.P. French, VIBRATIONS AND WAVES or equivalent text.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly homework problems, occasional quizzes, and at least two exams. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students who have taken PHYS113 and 116 are advised to continue with this as their next physics course. |
| Instructor(s): Hüwel,Lutz Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE121; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 28 | FR: 2 |
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