Classical and Quantum Waves

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Prerequisite: General Physics I (PHYS 2040) or equivalent and General Physics II (PHYS 2041) or equivalent Explore the beautiful mathematics and physics of waves through both theory and experiment. This course will teach students valuable mathematical methods and basic computational skills that are necessary for more advanced physical-science classes. Lab classtime will include using advanced lab equipment, analyzing data using Jupyter (IPython) notebooks, learning numerical techniques, and reporting the results using LaTeX. For conference work, students are encouraged to choose an American Journal of Physics article to replicate, analyze, then present their findings at the semiannual Sarah Lawrence College Science & Mathematics Poster Session. Required prerequisite for those interested in pursuing advanced physics courses at Sarah Lawrence and/or applying to the Combined 3-2 Plan in Engineering with Columbia University in Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. Foundations of Modern Physics