ENPH 211 Oscillations, Waves, and Optics Units: 3.50
Fundamentals of free, damped and forced vibrations with applications to various mechanical systems. Coupled oscillations and normal modes. Classical wave equation, standing and travelling waves. Introduction to optics: lenses and mirrors, image formation and optical instruments, optical resolution.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Requirements: Prerequisites: ENPH 242
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Offering Term: W
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 11
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 31
Engineering Design 0
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify systems exhibiting oscillatory behaviour.
- Understand the difference between a generic oscillator and a harmonic one.
- Linearize suitable oscillating systems.
- Derive a wave equation.
- Establish and use the laws of refraction.