PHY 220 - Analytical Physics

Mechanics of a system of particles; rotational kinematics and dynamics, angular momentum, torque, dynamics of rigid bodies, fluid dynamics. Kinetic theory and specific heats of nonideal gases; entropy, second law of thermodynamics, heat engines. Electrostatics of symmetrical conductors in free space. Gauss’ Law; magnetic materials, magnetic fields due to currents; energy in electromagnetic fields. Physical optics; diffraction and polarization phenomena. Special theory of relativity. Quantum physics; beginnings of quantum theory, wave particle dualism, elementary particles. (6 contact hrs)

Credit Hours: 4.00
Course Start Date: 7/1/1971
Course End Date: 12/31/1976