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Physics (PHY)
Harlan Graber (chair), Richard Jacob, Lyle Lichty
Major: MAT 141, 142 (Calculus I and II); PHY 111, 112, 114, 302, 303, 312; and either (A) four additional course credits in Physics at or above the 200 level, for a minimum of 12 courses; or (B) MAT 143, 221, 223, and three additional course credits in Physics at or above the 300 level, for a minimum of 14 courses. Persons planning to do graduate work in Physics should elect option (B) and include PHY 321, 322, and 334.
Teaching Major : Option (A) and suggested work in biology, chemistry, and geology. Students with other majors who intend to ask for certification in Physics as a second field are required to complete only MAT 141 and 142 (Calculus I and II) and PHY 111, 112, 114, 302, 303, and 312. In addition to the foregoing requirements, prospective teachers must also apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (preferably at the start of their sophomore year) and complete a second major in Secondary Education described under Education.
The Physics curriculum facilitates a wide range of interests from professional to cultural; graduate work in physics, astronomy, geophysics, medicine, meteorology, environmental engineering, business administration, law, health physics, and computer science. B.S.S. candidates and students contemplating an interdisciplinary major in the physical sciences are invited to discuss possible curricula with the Department.
Note: PHY 120, 221, 223, and 228 have no formal prerequisites; 101 and 102 ask only reasonable facility in algebra.
101. Introductory Physics I
Non-calculus treatment of elementary physics covering the topics of mechanics, relativity, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: reasonable proficiency in algebra. (Science)
102. Introductory Physics II
Continuation of PHY 101 covering electricity, magnetism, waves, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHY 101. (Science)
111. General Physics I
Introduction to physics intended for physical science majors. Topics include Newton's laws of motion, concepts of work and energy, rotational motion, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MAT 141. (Science)
112. General Physics II
Continuation of PHY 111. Topics include wave motion, optics, electricity and magnetism, and early quantum ideas. Prerequisite: PHY 111. (Science)
114. Laboratory Physics
A laboratory experience designed to complement either of the introductory physics sequences. Techniques of experimental measurement and analysis, with experiments drawn from all areas of introductory physics. Prerequisite: either PHY 102 or 112. (Laboratory Science)
120. Revolutions in Physics
Conceptual revolutions in physics which have changed our view of the world. Newton's theory of motion, Einstein's conception of space and time, the probabilistic ideas of quantum theory, and the discovery and classification of elementary particles. Emphasis on the logical structure of these theories rather than their mathematical content. Intended for non-science majors. (Science) JACOB
221. Astronomy
Development of the current understanding of the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe. Physical principles upon which this understanding is based. Intended for non-science majors. (Science) JACOB or GRABER
223. Acoustics, Music, and Hi-Fi
Application of elementary physics principles to sound waves and vibrations, including the physics of musical instruments, room acoustics, hearing, noise measurements, harmonic analysis, and electronic production of sound. Intended for non-science majors. Alternate years. (Science) LICHTY
228. Energy Alternatives
Survey of the problems and prospects of the major energy alternatives likely to be available by the end of the century: fossil-fuel, fission, fusion, solar, and geothermal. Emphasis on the physical mechanisms and technologies involved. Intended for non-science majors. Alternate years. (Science) LICHTY
302. Electronic Instrumentation for Scientific Research
Principles of electronics, microprocessors, and signal processing needed to understand, configure, and troubleshoot modern electronic and computer-based research equipment used in various scientific disciplines. Transducers, operational amplifiers, test equipment, integrated circuits, data transmission, computerized data acquisition, noise, and analog to digital conversion. Prerequisite: PHY 114. Same course as CSC 302. (Laboratory Science) LICHTY
303. Modern Physics
Topics include special relativity, photons, deBroglie waves, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, the Schrvdinger equation, atomic and nuclear physics, high-energy particles, and quarks. Prerequisites: PHY 112, 114. Alternate years. LICHTY
305. Optics
Study of electromagnetic waves in the visible spectrum. Topics include superposition, reflection, refraction, dispersion, interference, diffraction, and polarization phenomena. Prerequisites: PHY 112, 114. Alternate years. (Science) GRABER
312. Experimental Physics
Selection of experiments from modern physics. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 15 experiments from a list prepared by the instructor. Prerequisite: PHY 303. Alternate years. GRABER
321. Mechanics
Newtonian mechanics covering the motion of single particles, rigid bodies, and particle systems. Prerequisites: MAT 142; PHY 112, 114. Alternate years. GRABER or JACOB
322. Electricity and Magnetism
Electric and magnetic fields and their sources, magnetic and dielectric materials, and Maxwell's equations. Prerequisites: MAT 142, PHY 112, 114. Alternate years. JACOB
326. Statistical Physics
Systems of particles in equilibrium. Topics include entropy and other thermodynamic potentials, quantum statistical distributions, blackbody radiation, gases, metals, semiconductors, and astrophysics. Prerequisite: PHY 303. Alternate years. LICHTY
330. Theoretical Physics
Topics include Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, free rotations of a rigid body, coupled oscillations, and some E & M boundary-value problems. Prerequisites: MAT 221, 223; PHY 321, 322. Alternate years. JACOB
334. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Development on the Schrvdinger wave equation and its solution for the harmonic oscillator and Coulomb potentials. Orbital and spin angular momentum, perturbation theory, and applications to simple atomic and molecular systems. Prerequisites: MAT 221, PHY 303. Alternate years. JACOB
390. Individual Project: see Courses 390.
480. Internship: see Courses 480.
501. Advanced Laboratory (1/4)
Experiments of an advanced character, permitting the student to work relatively independently. Must be taken over four successive terms. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
511. Extended Research in Physics (1/4)
Reading in depth on a topic of current interest and the pursuit of an experimental or theoretical problem related to the topic. Must be taken over four successive terms. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
963. Oak Ridge Science Semester
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