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PHYS 130

Wave Motion, Optics, and Sound

3.8 units

Fall 2010

Topics

  • Oscillations and damping
  • Mechanical and sound waves
  • Doppler effect
  • Reflection and refraction
  • Mirrors, lenses and optical instruments
  • Interference
  • Diffraction

Readings

  • Young and Freedman. University Physics, 12th edition. Addison Wesley, 2007.
    unspecified
    ISBN 978-0-321-50121-9
  • PHYS 130 laboratory manual.
    required
Sources