WAVES, KINETIC THEORY AND RELATIVITY

Major
Physics
Quarter
Spring
Year
2024
Course Number
PHYS CS 33, Section 1
Enrollment Code
39933
Instructor(s)
Date & Time
TR 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM (LECTURE)
W 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM (PROBLEM SESSION 1)
W 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM (PROBLEM SESSION 2)
Location
GIRV 2108 (LECTURE)
GIRV 2108 (PROBLEM SESSION 1)
GIRV 2108 (PROBLEM SESSION 2)

Course Description

Sound waves. Fluid dynamics. Kinetic theory of matter. The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution. Specific heat. The special theory of relativity.

Note: All enrolled must attend both the lecture and one weekly assigned problem session.

This course is required for CCS Physics freshmen.

Prerequisite: Physics CS 32 and vector calculus, or equivalent. Class is limited to ONLY CCS PHYSICS FRESHMEN.

Required Text

John R. Taylor, Chris D. Zafiratos, Michael A. Dubson, Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers University Science Books