PHYS 2214

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PHYS 2214
Physics III: Oscillations, Waves, and Quantum Physics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

For majors in engineering (including bio-, civil, and environmental engineering), computer and information science, physics, earth and atmospheric science, and other physical and biological sciences who wish to understand the oscillation, wave, and quantum phenomena behind everyday experiences and modern technology including scientific/medical instrumentation. Covers the physics of oscillations and wave phenomena, including driven oscillations and resonance, mechanical waves, sound waves, electromagnetic waves, standing waves, Doppler effect, polarization, wave reflection and transmission, interference, diffraction, geometric optics and optical instruments, wave properties of particles, particles in potential wells, light emission and absorption, and quantum tunneling. With applications to phenomena and measurement technologies in engineering, the physical sciences, and biological sciences.  Some familiarity with differential equations, complex representation of sinusoids, and Fourier analysis is desirable but not essential. As with PHYS 1112 and PHYS 2213, pre-class preparation involves reading notes and/or watching videos, and in-class activities focus on problem solving, demonstrations, and applications.

When Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

Permission Note Primarily for: students of Engineering, Physics, and Physical Sciences and related disciplines.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 2213 (or strong performance in PHYS 2208), plus vector calculus at the level of one of the following: MATH 1920, MATH 2220, MATH 2240 or, MATH 2130. Students would benefit from prior exposure to differential equations at the level of MATH 2930. 
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will not receive credit for both PHYS 2214 and PHYS 2218.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS, PHS-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3661 PHYS 2214   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment in the course during the pre-enroll period is highly recommended to secure a seat; waiting until the Add period may result in students not getting into the course. Enrollment and waitlist instructions for all students can be found at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/advising/course-enrollment

  •  3662 PHYS 2214   LEC 002

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment in the course during the pre-enroll period is highly recommended to secure a seat; waiting until the Add period may result in students not getting into the course. Enrollment and waitlist instructions for all students can be found at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/advising/course-enrollment

  •  3668 PHYS 2214   DIS 201

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