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Bamalab: Hardware for intro E&M and circuits Labs

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Example lab procedures

Courses I've taught

PH 102 - General Physics II
PH 105 - General Physics with Calculus I
PH 106 - General Physics with Calculus II
PH 111 - Introductory Physics Seminar
PH 125 - Honors General Physics with Calculus I
PH 126 - Honors General Physics with Calculus II
PH 253 - Introduction to Modern Physics
PH 255 - Modern Physics Laboratory

Current courses

  • PH253: Modern Physics (Fall 2010, Spring 2010)

    • PH253 is a study of topics in modern physics, including special relativity, quantum physics, atomic and nuclear structure, and solid state physics. "Modern Physics" refers to the developments in physics beginning with the revolutionary work of Einstein, Planck, Bohr, and others. The basic principles of special relativity and quantum mechanics will be taught with illustrations drawn from reaction kinematics in high energy collisions, particle accelerators and medical imaging devices, atomic and molecular properties, and the electrical and thermal characteristics of liquids and solids. The course will conclude with a survey of what is currently known about nuclei and elementary particles and their role in cosmology and stellar evolution.

    Broadly, the course covers the following topics:

    • Relativity
    • Black body radiation & Planck's hypothesis
    • Photons
    • Wave mechanics & matter waves
    • Schroedinger's equation
    • Atomic structure
    • Quantum model of the atom
    • Spin, Fermi-Dirac statistics
    • Atomic & Molecular spectroscopy
    • Conduction in solids
    • Magnetic resonance

    Current course blog: http://ph253-255.blogspot.com/

  • PH255: Modern Physics Laboratory (Fall 2010, Spring 2010)

    • The primary purpose of PH255 is to become acquainted firsthand with some of the phenomena that provided the empirical impetus for quantum mechanics and special relativity. These include the speed of light, the photoelectric effect, electron diffraction, atomic emission spectra, and nuclear decay and detection. A secondary purpose is to develop good experimental techniques and improve skills in data analysis and interpretation.

    In-class work entails performing (in teams) a series of experiments and listening to short lectures on experimental technique and on data analysis and interpretation. Out-of-class work mainly consists in writing reports on the experiments which have been completed. The course grade is based on the average lab report score.

    Current course blog: http://ph253-255.blogspot.com/
    Lab Manual (pwd req)
    Picture gallery

  • PH102: General Physics II (Summer II 2010; Sum09, Sum08, S08, F07, S07)

    • Description
    Current course blog: http://ph102.blogspot.com/
    Textbook in progress ...
    Video lectures

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    Previous courses

  • PH105: General Physics with Calculus I (F06, S06)

    • Description
    Course page: PH105 Fall 2006

  • PH106: General Physics with Calculus II (F08)

    • Description
    Course blog: http://ph106.blogspot.com/

  • PH125: Honors General Physics with Calculus I (S09)

    • Description
    Course blog: http://physics125.blogspot.com/
    Rocket wars press
    Rocket wars video

  • PH126: General Physics with Calculus II (F09)

    • Description
    Course blog: http://ph126.blogspot.com/


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