1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

PHYS 351 Staff
Mathematical Physics II 3 credits
Functions of a Complex Variable. Infinite Series in
the Complex Plane. Theory of Residues. Conformal
Mapping. Fourier and Laplace Transforms.
Advanced Partial Differential Equations. Boundary
Value Problems in Physics. Green’s Functions.
PHYS 352 Dr. Varonides
Statistical and 3 credits
Engineering Thermodynamics
(Prerequisite: Phys. 270) Derivation of
Thermodynamics from probability theory and atomic
physics; Laws of Thermodynamics; Maxwell relations;
chemical potential and phase changes; refrigerators and
heat pumps; theory of gasses and theory of solids.
Special topics dependent upon interests of majors represented.
(Also listed as Engr. 352). 3 hours lecture.
PHYS 371 Staff
Advanced Mechanics 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Math 341) Comprehensive course in
Newtonian dynamics, Variational principles,
Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations; theory of
small oscillations and specialized non-linear differential
equations in mechanical systems.
PHYS 372 Prof. Kalafut
Atomic and LASER Physics 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Physics 270 & Math 222) Intensive
and quantitative treatment of modern atomic
physics using the principles and techniques of
quantum mechanics. The study of energy levels,
pumping, feedback and transition rates in lasers.
Required of physics majors and highly recommended
elective for Electronics Engineers. Three
hours lecture with optional laboratory.
PHYS 447 Dr. Varonides
Electromagnetics I 3 credits
(Prerequisites: Physics 270, Phys. 350) Analytic
treatment of electrical and magnetic theory; vector
calculus of electrostatic fields; dielectric materials;
vector calculus of magnetic fields. (Also listed as
EE 447). 3 hours lecture.
PHYS 448 Dr. Zakzewski
Electromagnetics II 3 credits
(Corequisite: Phys. 447) Magnetic materials, electromagnetic
induction, displacement currents,
Maxwell’s equations; radiation and waves; applications
include Transmission lines, wave guides and
antennas. (Also listed as EE 448). 3 hours lecture.
PHYS 448 L Dr. Zakzewski
Electromagnetics Design Laboratory 1 credit
(Corequisite: Phys. 448) Laboratory designed to
emphasis and reinforce the experimental basis of elec-
tromagnetism. Multi-week projects require the student
to perform experiments that measure fundamental
electrical constants, the electrical and magnetic properties
of matter, and the properties of electromagnetic
waves. (Also listed as EE 448 L). 2 hour laboratory.
PHYS 406 Dr. Fahey
Non-linear Systems and Chaos 3 credits
This course develops the equations that describe
several important non linear systems in mechanics
and in electronics and then develops the solutions.
Concepts such as limit cycles, chaotic attractors,
hysteresis, stability and phase space will be defined
and used to understand complex systems.
Classically important oscillators such as the Duffing
oscillator, the van der Pol oscillator and the Lorenz
equations will be solved at several different levels
of approximation with several ODE solvers. Chaos,
bifurcations, the routes to chaos, chaotic maps and
the correspondence between maps and Poincare
sections of physical systems will be studied.
PHYS 473 Dr. Connolly
Optics 3 credits
(Prerequisites: Physics 270, Math 341 or Physics
350) An introduction to the principles of geometrical,
physical and quantum optics. Topics to be
covered include ray and wave optics, superposition,
diffraction, interference, polarization, Fourier
methods, and coherence theory. Practical devices
such as photodetectors and light sources will also
be discussed. 3 hours lecture.
PHYS 474 Dr. Fahey
Acoustics 3 credits
(Prerequisite: Phys. 350) This course covers the
fundamentals of vibration as applied to one, two
and three dimensional systems with varied boundary
conditions. Transmission, absorption, attenuation,
and radiation are covered. Resonators and
waveguides and filters are studied along with the
fundamentals of transducers. Acoustical issues in
hearing are covered, time pertaining.
PHYS 493 - 494 Dr. Spalletta and Staff
Undergraduate Physics 6 credits
Research I -II
(Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor)
Students choose a research project sponsored by a
member of the department and approved by the
instructor and Chairperson. Students gain experience
with research literature, techniques, and
equipment. Weekly seminars are given on
Quantum Mechanics, mathematics tools, and topics
related to ongoing research projects. A written
report is required.
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