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Your search for courses · during 2024-25 · taught by jtasson · returned 6 results
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PHYS 228 Atomic and Nuclear Physics and Lab 6 credits
An introduction to quantum mechanics and select applications that explore physics in the realm of the very small world or atoms and nuclei. Topics include wave-like and particle-like behavior of both light and matter, behavior of particles in confined spaces, material properties of solids, radioactive decay, and experimental techniques and instrumentation for exploring these optical, atomic, and nuclear processes. One laboratory per week.
- Fall 2024
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): Math 120 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a Carleton Math 121 or better Requisite Equivalency AND the student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 151 with a grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 228.54 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Barry Costanzi 🏫 👤 · Jay Tasson 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 12:30pm-1:40pm
- THAnderson Hall 035 1:00pm-5:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 1:10pm-2:10pm
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PHYS 234 Computer Simulations in Complex Physical Systems 6 credits
The development of techniques to study complex physical systems from a probabilistic and numerical standpoint, focused on cellular automata models. Subject material is applicable to all the sciences and mathematics. Some topics considered are random walks, percolation clusters, avalanches, traffic flow, the spread of forest fires and diseases, and a brief introduction to Bayesian statistics. No computer programming skills are assumed.
- Spring 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 131 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 with grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 234.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Jay Tasson 🏫 👤
- Size:20
- M, WAnderson Hall 025 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 025 2:20pm-3:20pm
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PHYS 335 Quantum Mechanics 6 credits
An examination of the structure of non-relativistic quantum mechanics and how this theory differs from those of classical physics. Topics include the mathematics of Hilbert space, the postulates of quantum mechanics, the motion of a particle in one dimension (including the free particle and the simple harmonic oscillator), the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, and spin. Multidimensional applications will include the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom. Approximation techniques and applications will be presented.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 228 AND PHYS 231 AND MATH 134 or MATH 232 with a grade of C- or better or received a Carleton Math 232 Requisite Equivalency.
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PHYS 335.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Jay Tasson 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 1:10pm-2:10pm
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PHYS 347 General Relativity 6 credits
Einstein’s theory of general relativity is developed from basic physical principles. Also presented is the mathematics of curved space time. Astrophysical applications of general relativity, including spherically symmetric objects, black holes, cosmology and the creation and detection of gravitational waves are given.
- Fall 2024
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed all of the following course(s): PHYS 231 AND PHYS 235 with grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 347.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Jay Tasson 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WHulings 316 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FHulings 316 1:10pm-2:10pm
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PHYS 394 Directed Research in Physics 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
- Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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PHYS 400 Integrative Exercise
An extensive study of a specific topic in physics, culminating in a 60-minute presentation during winter or spring term and a 7500 word paper. Students may arrange to complete the bulk of their work during winter or spring term (Physics 400, 6 credits), or divide their effort between terms (Physics 400, winter, 3 credits; Physics 400, spring, 3 credits).
- Winter 2025, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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Student is a Physics major AND has Senior Priority.