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    Nov 28, 2024  
American University Catalog 2020-2021 
    
American University Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS-351 Waves and Optics (3)


The physics of waves is required to understand sound, light, and electronic information transfer. Starting with resonance phenomena, Fourier analysis, and basic wave equations, the course builds to an understanding of acoustics and optics. Laboratory activities are integrated into lectures. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PHYS-200 , PHYS-205 , or PHYS-210 , and MATH-222 .