PHY 273 - Calculus Based Physics: Optics and Modern Physics

4 Cr.

The third of four calculus based, general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 273 are centered on wave, optical and quantum mechanical phenomena. Topics include sound, acoustic wave propagation, Fourier decomposition, optical polarization, diffraction, geometrical optics, optical system analysis, blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, line spectra, the Bohr atom, deBroglie waves, the Schrodinger equation, quantum tunneling, quantum puzzles, nuclear phenomena. (Usually offered spring semester)
Pre-Requisites: PHY 171 and PHY 172.
Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 222
General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)

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PHY 273 - Calculus Based Physics: Optics and Modern Physics