Overview
A general introduction to the physics of wave motion with applications to various physical systems. The principle of superposition, interference and diffraction, boundary and continuity conditions, Fourier series and transforms.
About this paper
| Paper title | Waves in Physical Systems |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physics |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (MATH 130 or MATH 140) and (36 200-level PHSI points or (18 200-level PHSI points and 18 200-level MATH points))
- Recommended Preparation
- MATH 140
- Schedule C
- Science
- Contact
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
Tim Freegarde: Introduction to the Physics of Waves (Cambridge University Press).
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Apply fundamental mathematical concepts to analyse wave motion in a various physical system
- Qualitatively describe interference and diffraction effects using the Huygens wavefront principle. Quantitatively evaluate interference and diffraction patterns
- Utilise appropriate boundary and continuity conditions to solve simple problems of reflection and transmission at interfaces between different media
- Understand the representation of waves in frequency space. Use Fourier series to transform between time and frequency domains to extract physical information
- Identify physical systems where wave motion can occur. Formulate and solve an appropriate wave equation
- Present written, logical, and clear solutions to problems in wave motion
Overview
A general introduction to the physics of wave motion with applications to various physical systems. The principle of superposition, interference and diffraction, boundary and continuity conditions, Fourier series and transforms.
About this paper
| Paper title | Waves in Physical Systems |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physics |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (MATH 130 or MATH 140) and (36 200-level PHSI points or (18 200-level PHSI points and 18 200-level MATH points))
- Recommended Preparation
- MATH 140
- Schedule C
- Science
- Contact
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
Tim Freegarde, Introduction to the Physics of Waves (Cambridge University Press).
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Apply fundamental mathematical concepts to analyse wave motion in a various physical system
- Qualitatively describe interference and diffraction effects using the Huygens wavefront principle. Quantitatively evaluate interference and diffraction patterns
- Utilise appropriate boundary and continuity conditions to solve simple problems of reflection and transmission at interfaces between different media
- Understand the representation of waves in frequency space. Use Fourier series to transform between time and frequency domains to extract physical information
- Identify physical systems where wave motion can occur. Formulate and solve an appropriate wave equation
- Present written, logical and clear solutions to problems in wave motion