PHY 3510 Fields and Waves

In this course students explore field, oscillatory, and wave phenomena in preparation for advanced courses in physics. Laboratory included. Offered Fall.

Credits

2

Course Types

B.S. in Physics, B.S. in Astrophysics, A.B. in Physics, A.B. in Astronomy, Core Curriculum - Science/Analysis: Lab Science, Advanced Studies in the Arts and Science

Offered

• Fall

Notes

Offered Fall

1. Students will explore the physics of several systems through laboratory activities, theoretical considerations, and numerical calculations. Students will:
2. (i) Describe scalar and vector field properties.
3. (ii) Solve simple circuit and coupled oscillator systems.
4. (iii) Predict the behavior of simple oscillatory systems in time.
5. (iv) Explore resonance.
6. (v) Analyze and filter sound waves.