Lecture Description
The mathematics underlying LCR circuit theory for AC currents is discussed. Complex numbers are used to convert differential equations to algebraic equations. The notion of impedance is introduced. The radio is used to illustrate the concepts of resonance and variable capacitance. The body of classical electromagnetism treated so far is reviewed and summarized. The displacement current is introduced, leading to the complete Maxwell equations.
Course Index
- Electrostatics
- Electric Fields
- Gauss's Law I
- Gauss's Law and Application to Conductors and Insulators
- The Electric Potential and Conservation of Energy
- Capacitors
- Resistance
- Circuits and Magnetism I
- Magnetism II
- Ampere's Law
- Lenz's and Faraday's Laws
- LCR Circuits: DC Voltage
- LCR Circuits: AC Voltage
- Maxwell's Equations and Electromagnetic Waves I
- Maxwell's Equations and Electromagnetic Waves II
- Ray or Geometrical Optics I
- Ray or Geometrical Optics II
- Wave Theory of Light
- Quantum Mechanics I: Key experiments and wave-particle duality
- Quantum Mechanics II
- Quantum Mechanics III
- Quantum Mechanics IV: Measurement theory, states of definite energy
- Quantum Mechanics V: Particle in a box
- Quantum Mechanics VI: Time-dependent Schrodinger Equation
- Quantum Mechanics VII: Summary of postulates and special topics
Course Description
This is a continuation of Fundamentals of Physics, I (PHYS 200), the introductory course on the principles and methods of physics for students who have good preparation in physics and mathematics. This course covers electricity, magnetism, optics and quantum mechanics.
Course Structure:
75 minute lectures, twice per week