Physics 112

What is Physics 112 ?

PHYSICS 112: Mathematical Methods for Physics
The course will focus on the theory of functions of a complex variable - with broad implications in many areas of physics. As
time allows, we will also cover the basics of group theory and the theory of group representations, with focus on symmetry
groups that arise in various physical settings. Prerequisites: MATH 53 or equivalent and Physics 111 or the equivalent.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The physics curriculum is designed to develop a strong foundation in classical and modern physics, which will serve as a
basis for future specialization, for additional study at the graduate level, and for design and development work in
industrial laboratories. The curriculum emphasizes basic physical concepts, and includes extensive work in mathematics
and related areas.

•Prerequisites: PH 111 and MA 111 or MA 105*

•Corequisites: MA 112 or MA 106
Torque and angular momentum, oscillations, one-dimensional waves, electric fields and potentials, electric current and
resistance, DC circuits, capacitance, relevant laboratory experiments.
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PHY 112 - Physics For Science And Engineering III

Department: Physics
Description: Thermodynamics, relativity, quantum theory, atomic and nuclear physics. Lecture, demonstrations, discussions, laboratory
exercises, computer lab. Lecture and lab.
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 Detailed Description of Course

1) Electricity and Magnetism – Electric charge and Coulomb’s Law; electric fields; electrical potential energy and
potential difference;
basic circuits; magnetic fields and moving electric charges; Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction;
generators; motors and
transformers
2) Geometric optics – Laws of reflection; Snell’s Law; mirrors and thin lenses; ray diagrams; images and their
properties; optical
devices; the human eye and vision; light as an electromagnetic wave
3) Atomic physics – The structure of the atom; energy levels and electron transitions; lasers
4) Nuclear physics – Nuclear structure and the strong force; radioactive decay; mass-energy equivalence and
nuclear energy; fission
and fusion reactions; nuclear weapons and nuclear power plants; breeder reactors
5) World energy/fuel supplies – Fossil fuels; nuclear fuel; other energy sources; exponential growth and its impact
on fuel consumption
and pollution production

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