Applied Physics APPH
Instruction offered by members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science.
Department Head - R.B. Hicks
Note: For listings of related courses, see Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, Medical Physics, and Space Physics.
Senior Courses
Applied Physics 407 H(3-3)
Electronics for Scientists
Basic principles of electronics. Active and passive components, feedback, operational amplifiers, digital electronics, interfacing.
Prerequisites: Physics 313 or 323 or 355 or consent of the Department.
Applied Physics 427 H(3-0)
Fundamentals of Radiation Detection
Radiation techniques such as employed in geophysical prospecting, non-destructive testing, agriculture, etc. The basic physical principles involved in the design, construction, and operation of detectors of alpha, beta, gamma rays, and neutrons are investigated. Elements of nuclear spectroscopy using NaI and semi-conductor devices are included. Other topics include C-14 dating and neutron activation. Practical work will replace some lecture periods.
Prerequisites: Physics 325; Applied Mathematics 217 or Mathematics 249 or 251 or 261.
Applied Physics 573 H(3-0)
Atmospheric and Environmental Physics
Quasi-static uniform atmosphere. Atmospheric optics. Scattering in the atmosphere. Atmospheric visibility and aerosols. Cloud physics. Atmospheric electricity. Radiative transfer. Atmospheric circulation. Hydrological cycling. Stable isotopic techniques. Pollutants. Energy transfer. Turbulence. Sky shortwave and visible radiation distribution. Near infrared sky radiation, cloud detection and estimation.
Prerequisites: Physics 347 or 447 or Chemistry 371 or consent of the Department.