Physics 397: Physics of Modern Devices
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Mondays, Wednesdays 3:20 - 4:40 p.m.
ARC 107
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Instructor:
Prof.
Premi
Chandra
Email: pchandra@physics.rutgers.edu Office Hour: M 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (263 E Serin) |
Overview: In this course, we'll discuss the physical principles underlying a number of modern devices that we take for granted in contemporary society as well as those which may be developed in the future. Examples include microwave ovens, lasers, gps navigators, digital cameras and solar panels. Current research for devices not yet available will be also discussed.
Course Texbook: Louis A. Bloomfield, How Things Work (4th Edition), (John Wiley and Sons, 2010).
| Week of |
Monday |
Wednesday |
| Jan. 16 |
Introduction/Overview |
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| Jan. 23 |
Physics
in the Home I Lighting (Incandescent) Homework 1 (due 2/1) HW1 Solutions Handout 1 |
Physics
in the Home I Lighting (Incandescent cont.) |
| Jan. 30 |
Physics in the
Home I Lighting (Discharge/Fluorescent) |
Physics in the
Home I Microwave Ovens Homework 2 (due 2/8) HW2 Solutions Handout 2 Handout 3 |
| Feb. 6 |
Physics in the
Home I Radio |
Physics in the
Home I Television Quiz 1 Solutions |
| Feb. 13 |
Physics in the
Home II Cooling and Refrigeration Homework 3 (due 2/20) HW3 Solutions Handout 4 Handout 5 |
Physics in the
Home II Heating |
| Feb. 20 | Physics in the
Home II Ideal and Real Heaters and Coolers Quiz 2 Solutions Homework 4 (due 2/27) HW4 Solutions Handout 6 Handout 7 |
Physics of the
Home II Solar Energy: It all started with the Photoelectric Effect |
| Feb. 27 |
Physics of the
Home II Solar Cells HW 5 and Solutions (AJ) |
Physics of the
Home of the Future More about Solar Cells Solar-Powered Vehicles |
| March 5 |
Lasers Homework 6 (due 3/19) HW 6 Solutions Handout 8 Handout 9 Handout 10 Quiz 3 Solutions |
Laser Diodes and LEDs |
| March 12 |
Spring Break! |
Spring Break! |
| March 19 |
Optical
Recording and Communication Homework 7 (due 3/26) HW 7 Solutions |
Optical
Recording and Communication Quiz 4 Solutions |
| March 26 |
Medical
Imaging and Radiation Homework 8 (due 4/2) HW 8 Solutions |
Medical
Imaging and Radiation Example Presentation Quiz 5 Solutions |
| April 2 |
Medical
Imaging and Radiation |
April 4th H. Chen Yoyos D.J. Gangan Self-balancing Scooters/Bicycles S. Faiz Roller Coasters G. Yeung Water-Cleansing Technology |
| April 9 |
April 9th J. Montgomery Tidal Energy P. Bagienski Carbon Nanotubes for Energy M.T. Ha Polymer Matrix Composites S. Middlemann Capacitive Touch Screens |
April 11th D. Ozga High-Intensity Discharge Lamps H. Kalu Laser Microphones J. Smith Metal Detectors A. Emmitt Electronic Accelerometers Homework 9 Solutions |
| April 16 |
April 16th I. Jan Turbocharging Engine C. Kao Engines that run on Water D. Moheisen 4WD/AWD Car Systems P. Soni Grail Engines |
April 18th M. Padela FMRI Machine J. Mahgerefteh Ultrasound Imaging Z. Dorf TENS Units S. Wijeratne Pacemaker K. Patel Artificial Hearts Take-Home Quiz #6 Take-Home Quiz 6 Solutions Handout 11 |
| April 23 |
April 23rd A. Nikulina Military Armor B. Nichols Night Visiion Equipment I. Rizzo Solar-Powered Airplane A. Yolleck TPS of Space Shuttle |
April 25th W. Lim Theremin T. Tuite Electric Guitar N. Parikh GPS P. Thomassen Internet/E-Mail Take-Home Quiz #7 Take-Home Quiz 7 Solutions |
| April 30 |
April 30th A. Schink Polaroid Cameras K. Sytwu CCD Camers A. Yu Regenerative Brakes J. Hansen Hydroelectric Wave Generators |
(Reading Period) |
| May 7 |
Course Notes
There will be weekly assignments.
There will be frequent in-class quizzes with no make-ups.
An in-class presentation and a written report, 10-15 pages in length, on a topic of his/her
choice is required for each student.
Supplementary material to the main text will be accessible on the course website.
Breakdown of Grades
| 30% |
Homework |
| 30% |
Quizzes |
40% |
In-class Presentation and Written Report |
The lowest homework and the lowest quiz grades will be dropped.
Class participation is greatly encouraged and could
contribute positively towards the final grade.
Special Announcements
Best of luck to those who are graduating
in your future adventures (and to the
rest of us too!) Have a good summer
once we get there!
Best of luck to those who are graduating
in your future adventures (and to the
rest of us too!) Have a good summer
once we get there!