Applied Physics (PHYS 100)
Term: 2023-2024 School Year Spring Term
Office Hours:
M/W 3:00-4:00 PM Sullivan 230
T/Th 8:00-9:30 AM Sullivan 225
Tue-Thu, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM (1/8/2024 - 5/3/2024) Location: SF SULLI 225
A foundation to understanding physical processes in technical applications. A thorough overview of measurement systems, practices, and notations is presented. Energy transformation and transfer processes are developed using a "systems model." Physical processes are then described using the systems approach in a "micro-to-macro" sequence, including atomic/nuclear, molecular, electrical/magnetic, mechanical, thermal, fluid, wave/radiating, and optional astronomic/cosmic effects. Definitions and descriptions of the mass/energy interactions involved are given for each type of system, leading toward diagnosis and troubleshooting methods in technical applications.