Statistical mechanics, the laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory, states of matter. 2.0 hours discussion, 3.0 hours laboratory. 2.0 hours discussion, 3.0 hours laboratory. This course is the same as ECE 230 which may be substituted. The theory and mechanism of laser action, various types of lasers and their applications and future use.
Laboratory involves measurements with lasers, fiber optics, data transmission, and holography.
2.0 hours discussion, 3.0 hours laboratory. This course is the same as ECE 231 which may be substituted. 2.0 hours discussion, 3.0 hours laboratory. Advanced topics in theoretical physics appropriate to needs of students. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.