Physics 397: Physics of Modern Devices
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Mondays, Wednesdays 3:20 - 4:40 p.m.
ARC 107
| Course
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 2/1/12) 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 2/8/12) Handout 2 Handout 3 |
| Feb. 6 |
Physics in the
Home I Radio |
Physics in the
Home I Television |
| Feb. 13 |
Physics in the
Home II Cooling and Refrigeration |
Physics in the
Home II Heating |
| Feb. 20 | Physics in the
Home II Ideal and Real Heaters and Coolers |
Physics of the
Home II Solar Energy: It all started with the Photoelectric Effect |
| Feb. 27 |
Physics of the
Home II Solar Cells |
Physics of the
Home of the Future More about Solar Cells Solar-Powered Vehicles |
| March 5 |
Lasers |
Laser Diodes and LEDs |
| March 12 |
Spring Break! |
Spring Break! |
| March 19 |
Optical
Recording and Communication |
Optical
Recording and Communication |
| March 26 |
Medical
Imaging and Radiation |
Medical
Imaging and Radiation |
| April 2 |
Medical
Imaging and Radiation |
April 6th |
| April 9 |
April 9th |
April 11th |
| April 16 |
April 16th |
April 18th |
| April 23 |
April 25th |
April 27th |
| April 30 |
May 3rd |
(Reading Period) |
| May 7 |
Student Presentations (Final Exam Period) |
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
Homework #1 now due on Wednesday Feb. 1st!
Homework #1 now due on Wednesday Feb. 1st!