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Applied Physics Introductory Courses

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APPPHYS 68N. Lasers and Photons

APPPHYS 79N. Energy Choices for the 21st Century

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Stanford Introductory Seminars (IDS, ISF, ISS) Courses

APPPHYS 68N. Lasers and Photons

(F,Sem) Stanford Introductory Seminar. Preference to freshmen. The physics of lasers and their light. Computer applets and hands-on investigations. Historical development of ideas about light: electromagnetic waves; particles; special relativity; quantum theory; and the laser. Properties of laser light: wavelength and frequency; coherence; polarization; interference; diffraction; and linear and nonlinear optics. Lasers and applications from Schawlow and Townes to Linac Coherent Light Source. Prerequisites: high school physics and calculus. GER:DB-EngrAppSci

3 units, Aut (Bucksbaum, P)

APPPHYS 79N. Energy Choices for the 21st Century

(F,Sem) Stanford Introductory Seminar. Preference to freshmen. Choices for meeting the future energy needs of the U.S. and the world. Basic physics of energy sources, technologies that might be employed, and related public policy issues. Trade-offs and societal impacts of different energy sources. Policy options for making rational choices for a sustainable world energy economy. GER:DB-EngrAppSci

3 units, Aut (Fox, J; Geballe, T)

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