Introduction
Objectives:
- After completing this module you will be able to mathematically
describe a sinusoidal wave and know the relationships between
wavelength, frequency, and speed. You will have explored
interference and will be able to describe a standing wave and a wave
packet.
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January 10
January 15
Textbook:
Laboratory:
Electromagnetic Waves
Objectives:
- After completing this module, you will be able to qualitatively
describe electromagnetic waves and to identify different regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum. You will be able to calculate
diffraction patterns produced by a single slit, two slits, and a
diffraction grating.
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January 17
Photons
Objectives:
- After completing this module you will be able to calculate the energy
and momentum of the photons associated with an electromagnetic wave of a
given frequency. You will have explored various interpretations of
single photon interference.
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January 22
Textbook:
Laboratory: