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An introductory course for students enrolled in the engineering curriculum. Weekly lecture with demonstrations and a weekly recitation. Bi-weekly exams evaluate the students progress in learning the central concepts of the course which include: Quantitative description of particle motion, vector manipulation and multiplication, Newton's Laws of Motion, forces, friction, uniform circular motion, work and energy, momentum, conservation laws, rational kinematics. Typical text: Halliday & Resnick, Fundamentals of Physics.
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Vectors, kinetics, Newton’s laws, dynamics or particles, work and energy, friction, conserverative forces, linear momentum, center-of-mass and relative motion, collisions, angular momentum, static equilibrium, rigid body rotation, Newton’s law of gravity, simple harmonic motion, wave motion and sound.
Corequisites:
MA 115 Calculus I
(4-0-4)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
An introduction to differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable. The differential calculus includes limits, continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules for differentiation, and applications to curve sketching, optimization, and elementary initial value problems. The integral calculus includes the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques for finding antiderivatives, and applications of the definite integral. Transcendental and inverse functions are included throughout.
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Coulomb’s law, concepts of electric field and potential, Gauss’ law, capacitance, current and resistance, DC and R-C transient circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of induction, inductance, A/C circuits, electromagnetic oscillations, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves.
Prerequisites:
MA 115 Calculus I
(4-0-4)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
An introduction to differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable. The differential calculus includes limits, continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules for differentiation, and applications to curve sketching, optimization, and elementary initial value problems. The integral calculus includes the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques for finding antiderivatives, and applications of the definite integral. Transcendental and inverse functions are included throughout.
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Mechanics
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Vectors, kinetics, Newton’s laws, dynamics or particles, work and energy, friction, conserverative forces, linear momentum, center-of-mass and relative motion, collisions, angular momentum, static equilibrium, rigid body rotation, Newton’s law of gravity, simple harmonic motion, wave motion and sound.
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This is the first course of a two-course, algebra-based conceptual general physics sequence for students in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. This course covers the basic principles and applications of mechanics and electricity and magnetism. The course consists of 3 lectures per week, with certain lectures designated as recitations and/or demonstrations at the discretion of the instructor. Fall semester. Typical text: Cutnell and Johnson or any other algebra-based general physics text complemented by supplemental handouts, as needed.
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This is the second course of a two-course, algebra-based conceptual general physics sequence for students in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. This course covers the basic principles and applications of oscillations and waves in mechanics, acoustics, electricity and magnetism, and optics and provides an introduction to modern physics. The course consists of three lectures per week, with certain lectures designated as recitations and/or demonstrations at the discretion of the instructor. Spring course. Typical text: Cutnell and Johnson or any other algebra-based general physics text complemented by supplemental handouts as needed.
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PEP 121 General Physics I
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
This is the first course of a two-course, algebra-based conceptual general physics sequence for students in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. This course covers the basic principles and applications of mechanics and electricity and magnetism. The course consists of 3 lectures per week, with certain lectures designated as recitations and/or demonstrations at the discretion of the instructor. Fall semester. Typical text: Cutnell and Johnson or any other algebra-based general physics text complemented by supplemental handouts, as needed.
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Newtonian mechanics. The course, however, begins with an exploration of high energy particle physics, using the relatistically correct conservation laws as the fundamental organizing principle. Bubble chamber "photograph" of high energy collisions and decays are analyzed. Standard topics in particle dynamics, rotational dynamics of extended bodies, work-energy theorem, angular momentum conservation as well as other less traditional topics such as relativistic coordinate transformation, center-of-mass reference frames, and harmonic oscillatory motion will be explored in depth.
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Selected topics in modern physics and applications. By invitation only.
Corequisites:
MA 115 Calculus I
(4-0-4)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
An introduction to differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable. The differential calculus includes limits, continuity, the definition of the derivative, rules for differentiation, and applications to curve sketching, optimization, and elementary initial value problems. The integral calculus includes the definition of the definite integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, techniques for finding antiderivatives, and applications of the definite integral. Transcendental and inverse functions are included throughout.
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Mechanics
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Vectors, kinetics, Newton’s laws, dynamics or particles, work and energy, friction, conserverative forces, linear momentum, center-of-mass and relative motion, collisions, angular momentum, static equilibrium, rigid body rotation, Newton’s law of gravity, simple harmonic motion, wave motion and sound.
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Simple harmonic motion, oscillations and waves; wave-particle dualism; the Schrödinger equation and its interpretation; wave functions; the Heisenberg uncertainty principle; quantum mechanical tunneling and application; quantum mechanics of a particle in a "box," the hydrogen atom; electronic spin; properties of many electron atoms; atomic spectra; principles of lasers and applications; electrons in solids; conductors and semi-conductors; the n-p junction and the transistor; properties of atomic nuclei; radioactivity; fusion and fission.
Prerequisites:
MA 116 Calculus II
(4-0-4)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Continues from MA 115 with improper integrals, infinite series, Taylor series, and Taylor polynomials. Vectors operations in 3-space, mathematical descriptions of lines and planes, and single-variable calculus for parametric curves. Introduction to calculus for functions of two or more variables including graphical representations, partial derivatives, the gradient vector, directional derivatives, applications to optimization, and double integrals in rectangular and polar coordinates.
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Electricity and Magnetism
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Coulomb’s law, concepts of electric field and potential, Gauss’ law, capacitance, current and resistance, DC and R-C transient circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of induction, inductance, A/C circuits, electromagnetic oscillations, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves.
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Concepts of geometrical optics for reflecting and refracting surfaces, thin and thick lens formulations, optical instruments in modern practice, interference, polarization and diffraction effects, resolving power of lenses and instruments, X-ray diffraction, introduction to lasers and coherent optics, principles of holography, concepts of optical fibers, optical signal processing. Spring semester.
Prerequisites:
PEP 112 Electricity and Magnetism
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Coulomb’s law, concepts of electric field and potential, Gauss’ law, capacitance, current and resistance, DC and R-C transient circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of induction, inductance, A/C circuits, electromagnetic oscillations, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves.
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An introduction to experimental physics. Students learn to use a variety of techniques and instrumentation, including computer controlled experimentation and analysis, error analysis and statistical treatment of data. Experiments include basic physical and electrical measurements, mechanical, acoustical, and electromagnetic oscillation and waves, and basic quantum physics phenomena.
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An introduction to experimental measurements and data analysis. Students will learn how to use a variety of measurement techniques, including computer-interfaced experimentation, virtual instrumentation, and computational analysis and presentation. First semester experiments include basic mechanical and electrical measurements, motion and friction, RC circuits, the physical pendulum, and electric field mapping. Second semester experiments include the second order electrical system, geometrical and physical optics and traveling and standing waves.
Corequisites:
PEP 112 Electricity and Magnetism
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Coulomb’s law, concepts of electric field and potential, Gauss’ law, capacitance, current and resistance, DC and R-C transient circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of induction, inductance, A/C circuits, electromagnetic oscillations, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves.
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PEP 111 Mechanics
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Vectors, kinetics, Newton’s laws, dynamics or particles, work and energy, friction, conserverative forces, linear momentum, center-of-mass and relative motion, collisions, angular momentum, static equilibrium, rigid body rotation, Newton’s law of gravity, simple harmonic motion, wave motion and sound.
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An introduction to experimental measurements and data analysis. Students will learn how to use a variety of measurement techniques, including computer-interfaced experimentation, virtual instrumentation, and computational analysis and presentation. First semester experiments include basic mechanical and electrical measurements, motion and friction, RC circuits, the physical pendulum, and electric field mapping. Second semester experiments include the second order electrical system, geometrical and physical optics and traveling and standing waves.
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PEP 221 Physics Laboratory I-II for Scientists
(0-3-1)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
An introduction to experimental measurements and data analysis. Students will learn how to use a variety of measurement techniques, including computer-interfaced experimentation, virtual instrumentation, and computational analysis and presentation. First semester experiments include basic mechanical and electrical measurements, motion and friction, RC circuits, the physical pendulum, and electric field mapping. Second semester experiments include the second order electrical system, geometrical and physical optics and traveling and standing waves.
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Simple harmonic motion, oscillations and pendulums; Fourier analysis; wave properties; wave-particle dualism; the Schrödinger equation and its interpretation; wave functions; the Heisenberg uncertainty principle; quantum mechanical tunneling and application; quantum mechanics of a particle in a "box," the hydrogen atom; electronic spin; properties of many electron atoms; atomic spectra; principles of lasers and applications; electrons in solids; conductors and semiconductors; the n-p junction and the transistor; properties of atomic nuclei; radioactivity; fusion and fission. Spring Semester.
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MA 221 Differential Equations
(4-0-4)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Ordinary differential equations of first and second order, homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations; improper integrals, Laplace transforms; review of infinite series, series solutions of ordinary differential equations near an ordinary point; boundary-value problems; orthogonal functions; Fourier series; separation of variables for partial differential equations.
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Electricity and Magnetism
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Coulomb’s law, concepts of electric field and potential, Gauss’ law, capacitance, current and resistance, DC and R-C transient circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of induction, inductance, A/C circuits, electromagnetic oscillations, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves.
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SKIL (Science Knowledge Integration Ladder) is a six-semester sequence of project-centered courses. This course introduces students to the concept of working on projects that foster independent learning, innovative problem solving, collaboration and teamwork, and knowledge of integration under the guidance of a faculty advisor. SKIL I familiarizes the student with the ideas and realization of project-based learning using simple concepts and basic scientific knowledge. Specific emphasis is put on the development of “Guesstimates” skills, application and recognition of scaling laws as well as fundamental measurement techniques.
Prerequisites:
PEP 112
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Coulomb’s law, concepts of electric field and potential, Gauss’ law, capacitance, current and resistance, DC and R-C transient circuits, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of induction, inductance, A/C circuits, electromagnetic oscillations, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves.
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Particle motion in one dimension. Simple harmonic oscillators. Motion in two and three dimensions, kinematics, work and energy,
conservative forces, central forces, scattering. Systems of particles, linear
and angular momentum theorems, collisions, linear spring systems, normal modes. Lagrange's equations, applications to simple systems. Introduction
to moment of inertia tensor and to Hamilton's equations
Prerequisites:
PEP 297
(1-3-2)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
SKIL (Science Knowledge Integration Ladder) is a six-semester sequence of project-centered courses. This course introduces students to the concept of working on projects that foster independent learning, innovative problem solving, collaboration and teamwork, and knowledge of integration under the guidance of a faculty advisor. SKIL I familiarizes the student with the ideas and realization of project-based learning using simple concepts and basic scientific knowledge. Specific emphasis is put on the development of “Guesstimates” skills, application and recognition of scaling laws as well as fundamental measurement techniques.
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Electrostatics; Coulomb-Gauss Law; Poisson-Laplace equations; boundary value problems; image techniques, dielectric media; magnetostatics; multipole expansion, electromagnetic energy, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, waves in bounded regions, wave equations and retarded solutions, simple dipole antenna radiation theory, transformation law of electromagnetic fields.
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This course is designed to build upon the core mathematics
sequence in engineering and thus enable the student to fully utilize
quantitative mathematical analysis in the junior and senior level
courses in engineering physics. Topics covered will include complex numbers and functions, linear algebra, advanced vector analysis, Fourier series and integrals, special functions for mathematical physics, orthogonal functions solutions to differential equations and elements of tensor analysis. Review of previously covered material will be integrated with topics of greater depth as appropriate. Applications to problems in engineering
physics will be stressed throughout.
Prerequisites:
MA 227
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Review of matrix operations, Cramer’s rule, row reduction of matrices; inverse of a matrix, eigenvalues and eigenvectors; systems of linear algebraic equations; matrix methods for linear systems of differential equations, normal form, homogeneous constant coefficient systems, complex eigenvalues, nonhomogeneous systems, the matrix exponential; double and triple integrals; polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates; surface and line integrals; integral theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes.
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Historical introduction; radioactivity; laws of statistics of radioactive decay; alpha decay; square well model; gamma decay; beta decay; beta energy spectrum; neutrinos; nuclear reactions; relativistic treatment; semi-empirical mass formula; nuclear models; uranium and the transuranic elements; fission; nuclear reactors. Spring semester.
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Theories of the universe, general relativity, big bang cosmology and the inflationary universe; elementary particle theory and nucleosynthesis in the early universe. Observational cosmology; galaxy formation and galactic structure; stellar evolution and formation of the elements. White dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes; planetary systems and the existence of life in the universe. Spring semester
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PEP 111
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Vectors, kinetics, Newton’s laws, dynamics or particles, work and energy, friction, conserverative forces, linear momentum, center-of-mass and relative motion, collisions, angular momentum, static equilibrium, rigid body rotation, Newton’s law of gravity, simple harmonic motion, wave motion and sound.
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Development of deterministic and non-deterministic models for physical systems, engineering applications, simulation tools for deterministic and non-deterministic systems, case studies and projects.
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Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations describing oscillation and/or decay. Formulation of diffusion and heat conduction equations (conservation laws, continuity equation, laws of Fick and Fourier). Numerical solution of heat equation by explicit method. Theory of simulation of sound waves.
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Continuation and extension of SKIL II to more complex projects. Projects may include research participation in well defined research projects.
Prerequisites:
PEP 298
(1-3-2)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Particle motion in one dimension. Simple harmonic oscillators. Motion in two and three dimensions, kinematics, work and energy,
conservative forces, central forces, scattering. Systems of particles, linear
and angular momentum theorems, collisions, linear spring systems, normal modes. Lagrange's equations, applications to simple systems. Introduction
to moment of inertia tensor and to Hamilton's equations
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This course is designed to make students comfortable with the handling and use of various optical components, instruments, techniques,and applications. Included will be the characterization of lens, wavefront division and multiple beam interferometry, partial coherence, spectrophotometry,coherent propogation, and properties of optical fibers.
Spring term.
Prerequisites:
PEP 397
(1-6-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Continuation and extension of SKIL II to more complex projects. Projects may include research participation in well defined research projects.
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(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
The general study of field phenomena; scalar and vector fields and waves; dispersion phase and group velocity; interference, diffraction and polarization; coherence and correlation; geometric and physical optics. Typical text: Hecht and Zajac, Optics. Spring semester.
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Individually-supervised projects associated with theory, design, construction and operation of instrumentation for biophysics, lasers and optical systems, plasma discharges and cryogenics systems. Off-campus projects in industrial research laboratories and high- technology companies are encouraged.
Prerequisites:
PEP 334
(0-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Historical introduction; radioactivity; laws of statistics of radioactive decay; alpha decay; square well model; gamma decay; beta decay; beta energy spectrum; neutrinos; nuclear reactions; relativistic treatment; semi-empirical mass formula; nuclear models; uranium and the transuranic elements; fission; nuclear reactors. Spring semester.
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(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
The general study of field phenomena; scalar and vector fields and waves; dispersion phase and group velocity; interference, diffraction and polarization; coherence and correlation; geometric and physical optics. Typical text: Hecht and Zajac, Optics. Spring semester.
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Individually-supervised projects associated with theory, design, construction and operation of instrumentation for biophysics, lasers and optical systems, plasma discharges and cryogenics systems. Off-campus projects in industrial research laboratories and high- technology companies are encouraged.
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Senior design courses. Complete design sequence with capstone project. While focus is on capstone disciplinary design experience, it includes the two-credit core module on Engineering Economic Design (E 421) during the first semester.
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Senior design courses. Complete design sequence with capstone project. While focus is on capstone disciplinary design experience, it includes the two-credit core module on Engineering Economic Design (E 421) during the first semester.
Prerequisites:
PEP 423
(0-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Senior design courses. Complete design sequence with capstone project. While focus is on capstone disciplinary design experience, it includes the two-credit core module on Engineering Economic Design (E 421) during the first semester.
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You select from a variety of experiments illustrating the phenomena of modern physics. Typical experiments are: Rydberg constant and Balmer series, Zeeman effect, charge of the electron, excitation potential of
mercury, Hall effect, absorption of photons by matter, half-life of radioactive decay, statistics of counting processes, mass of the neutron, gamma ray energies, diffraction grating, neutron activation of nuclides; X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, Langmuir probe.
Prerequisites:
MA 222
(3-0-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Introduces the essentials of probability theory and elementary statistics. Lectures and assignments greatly stress the manifold applications of probability and statistics to computer science, production management, quality control, and reliability. A statistical computer package is used throughout the course for teaching and for assignments. Contents include: descriptive statistics, pictorial and tabular methods, and measures of location and of variability; sample space and events, probability axioms, and counting techniques; conditional probability and independence, and Bayes' formula; discrete random variables, distribution functions and moments, and binomial and Poisson distributions; continuous random variables, densities and moments, normal, gamma, and exponential and Weibull distributions unions; distribution of the sum and average of random samples; the Central Limit Theorem; confidence intervals for the mean and the variance; hypothesis testing and p-values, and applications for the mean; simple linear regression, and estimation of and inference about the parameters; and correlation and prediction in a regression model.
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An introduction to experimental measurements and data analysis. Students will learn how to use a variety of measurement techniques, including computer-interfaced experimentation, virtual instrumentation, and computational analysis and presentation. First semester experiments include basic mechanical and electrical measurements, motion and friction, RC circuits, the physical pendulum, and electric field mapping. Second semester experiments include the second order electrical system, geometrical and physical optics and traveling and standing waves.
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You select from a variety of experiments illustrating the phenomena of modern physics. Typical experiments are: Rydberg constant and Balmer series, Zeeman effect, charge of the electron, excitation potential of
mercury, Hall effect, absorption of photons by matter, half-life of radioactive decay, statistics of counting processes, mass of the neutron, gamma ray energies, diffraction grating, neutron activation of nuclides; X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, Langmuir probe.
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PEP 443
(0-6-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
You select from a variety of experiments illustrating the phenomena of modern physics. Typical experiments are: Rydberg constant and Balmer series, Zeeman effect, charge of the electron, excitation potential of
mercury, Hall effect, absorption of photons by matter, half-life of radioactive decay, statistics of counting processes, mass of the neutron, gamma ray energies, diffraction grating, neutron activation of nuclides; X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, Langmuir probe.
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Continuation of SKIL IV.
Prerequisites:
PEP 398
(1-6-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
This course is designed to make students comfortable with the handling and use of various optical components, instruments, techniques,and applications. Included will be the characterization of lens, wavefront division and multiple beam interferometry, partial coherence, spectrophotometry,coherent propogation, and properties of optical fibers.
Spring term.
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Continuation of SKIL V.
Prerequisites:
PEP 497
(1-6-3)(Lec-Lab-Credit Hours)
Continuation of SKIL IV.
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