1999-2000 - The University of Scranton

PHYS 372 Prof. Kalafut
Atomic and 3 credits
LASER Physics
(Prerequisite: PHYS 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 electrical engineers.
Three hours lecture with optional
laboratory.
PHYS 447 Dr. Varonides
Electromagnetics I 3 credits
(Prerequisites: PHYS 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
(Co-requisite: 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 448L Dr. Zakzewski
Electromagnetics 1 credit
Design Laboratory
(Co-requisite: PHYS 448) Laboratory
designed to emphasis and reinforce the
experimental basis of electromagnetism.
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 460 Dr. Fahey
Non-linear Systems 3 credits
and Chaos
This course develops the equations that
describe several important non-linear systems
in mechanics and in electronics and
then develops the solutions. Concepts such
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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: PHYS 270, MATH 341 or
PHYS 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 wave guides and filters are studied
along with the fundamentals of transducers.
Acoustical issues in hearing are covered,
time permitting.
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.