PHY 2711 - Vibrations, Waves, and Mathematical Methods

Credits: 4

Prerequisite(s): PHY 2331, MTH 2420

Description: This course is an introduction to vibrations and waves associated with physical phenomena. A variety of mathematical methods are introduced for analysis. The topics covered include harmonic oscillators, resonance, coupled oscillators and normal modes of oscillation, standing and traveling waves in elastic media, sound waves, pulses, and dispersion.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or PHY.

Cross Listed Course(s): HON 2711