Principles of Physics III: Vibrations and Waves, Special Relativity, and Thermal Physics

1 Course Unit

Vibrations and waves on a string and in other media. Electromagnetic waves including optical phenomena such as refraction, interference and diffraction. Introduction to special relativity including time dilation, length contraction, simultaneity, Lorentz transforms and relativistic energy and momentum. Laws of thermodynamics, gas laws and heat engines. Fall Prerequisite: (PHYS 0150 OR PHYS 0151 OR PHYS 0170 OR PHYS 0171) AND (MATH 1400 OR MATH 1410 OR MATH 1610) AND (MATH 2200 OR MATH 2400) 1 Course Unit