SCHOOL OF PHYSICS.
Professor Hoxton.
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Associate Professor Sparrow.
Adjunct Professor Ball.
Mr. Burks.
Mr. Lowenberg.
Mr. Wiltshire.
A laboratory fee of five dollars is charged for Physics B1, C1, C2.
Physics B1: General Physics: A knowledge of solid geometry and of
the trigonometry of the right triangle, prerequisite.—The elements of mechanics,
sounds, heat, electricity and magnetism, and light. The classroom
instruction is given by textbooks, recitations, problems, and experimental
demonstrations. In the laboratory each student performs experiments
upon which written reports are required.—(B.A. or B.S. credit, 6
session-hours.) Tues., Thurs., Sat., 10-11. Laboratory, 6 hours a week.
Professor Hoxton, Adjunct Professor Ball and assistants.
Physics C1: General Physics, Selected Topics: Physics B1 and Mathematics
B1 prerequisite.—The work in the classroom emphasizes the general
principles of dynamics and their application to physical problems, special
attention being given to the properties of matter and thermodynamics.
The laboratory work develops the basic principles of accurate measurement.
Laboratory, 6 hours per week.—Hours by appointment. Associate
Professor
Sparrow.
Physics C2: Electricity and Optics: Physics B1 and Mathematics B1.—
Electricity is given during the first half year, optics during the second. The
elements of the mathematical theory and outlines of important modern
conceptions are given in the lectures. In the laboratory, especial attention
is paid to methods of measurement.—Tues., Thurs., Sat., 8-9. Laboratory,
4 to 6 hours per week. Professor Hoxton.
The following courses vary from year to year, ranging over the more
important fields of Physics in a cycle of about three years. Physics C2 and
Mathematics C1 constitute a sufficient preparation for all these courses,
and at least one of these will be necessary. For students not fully prepared
in both mathematics and physics a conference with the professor
will be necessary to determine which courses can be undertaken with profit.
Physics D1: Theory of the Potential and Allied Topics.—Deals with
those branches of mathematical physics which depend on the solution of
partial differential equations. Associate Professor Sparrow.
Physics D2: Advanced Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory of Gases:
The mathematical theory and an account of the state of experimental
knowledge of the subject. Professor Hoxton.
Physics D3: Dynamics: A general course in dynamics, including
hydrodynamics and the theory of elasticity. Associate Professor Sparrow.
Physics D4: Conduction of Electricity through Gases: Chiefly the experimental
side of the subject.—Hours by appointment. Professor Hoxton.
Associate Professor Sparrow.
Physics D5: Theory of Electrons, Electromagnetic Theory of Light:
The mathematical theory and an account of the state of experimental
knowledge of the subject. Associate Professor Sparrow.
Physics D6: Introduction to Mathematical Physics.—A brief treatment
of the topics of attraction, hydrodynamics, Fourier series and conduction
of heat, wave motion and electromagnetic theory. Professor
Hoxton. Given in 1918-19.
Journal Meeting: The faculty and advanced students in physics and
astronomy meet once a week for the presentation and discussion of current
research. The students, as well as the professors, take an active part
in the presentation of these reports.
The Rouss Physical Laboratory is a commodious building, characterized
throughout by structural stability. The rooms are abundantly lighted,
while some may be darkened for optical experiments. There is a general
distribution of water and all the rooms are supplied with gas and electricity.
The equipment includes an exceptionally complete collection of demonstration
apparatus, and a good stock of apparatus for elementary laboratory
instruction. In addition to this, there is a special line of electrical and
optical instruments, a 21½-foot concave grating with Rowland mounting,
photographic dark room, liquid air plant and storage battery, and an instrument
shop for the repair and construction of physical instruments.
For advanced work in some lines, the facilities offered are excellent.
