92 courses in the 1978–79 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Professor, Chairman of the Department N. R. Isenor, BSc (Acadia), MSc, PhD (McMaster)
Professor, Associate Dean Graduate Affairs, Faculty of Science R.A. Aziz, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto)
Professors
A. Anderson, MA, DPhil (Oxon)
G. A. Bakos, MA (Bratislava), MA, PhD (Toronto)
F. W. Boswell, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto)
D.E. Brodie, BSc, MSc, PhD (McMaster)
J. A. Cowan, BSc (Manitoba), MA, PhD (Toronto)
R. Dagg, BSc (Manitoba), MS (Penn State), PhD (Toronto)
J. Grindlay, BSc (Glasgow), DPhil (Oxon)
J.Kruuv?, BASc, MSc (Waterloo), PhD (Western)
J.W. Leech, BS, PhD (London), FinstP
J.D. Leslie, BASch (Toronto), MS, PhD (Illinois)
J. L. Ord, BASc (Toronto), MS, PhD (lilinois)
R.K.Pathria, BSc, MSc (Panjab), PhD (Delhi) Recipient Distinguished Teacher Award
W. B. Pearson’, DFC, MA, DSc (Oxon), FRSC, FCIC
M. M. Pintar, BSc, MSc, PhD (Ljubliana)
G.E. Reesor, BA, MA (McMaster), PhD (Toronto)
G.Scoles'’, BSc, PhD (Genova).
R.A. Snyder, BSc, PhD (Western)
S.F. Wang, DSc (Nagoya)
Adjunct Professor M.L. Klein, 8Sc, PAD (Bristol)
Associate Professors
J.K. Brandon, BSc, PhD (McMaster), MA (Cantab)
J. M. Corbett, BASc (Toronto), MSc, PhD (Waterloo)
A.E. Dixon, BSc (Mt. Allison), MSc (Dalhousie), PhD (McMaster)
P.C. Eastman, BSc, MSc (McMaster), PhD. (UBC)
H.K. Ellenton, BSc (Western), MA (Toronto)
M. P. FitzGerald, BSc, MSc (Toronto), PhD (Case)
D. Hemming, BSc, PhD (Bristol)
C.C. Lim, BA (DePauw), MA (Nebraska), PhD (Toronto)
R.A. Moore, BSc, MSc (McMaster), PhD (Alberta)
H. M. Morrison, BSc, PhD (Edinburgh)
A.D.S. Nagi, BA, BSc, (Panjab), PhD (Delhi)
H.J.T. Smith, BSc, PhD (London)
B.H. Torrie, BASc (Toronto), PhD (McMaster)
K. A. Wootner, BSe (London)
Adjunct Associate Professor L.A.A.Read, BA, MSc (McMaster), PhD (Waterloo)
Course Descriptions ‘ _ 377 Physics
Assistant Professors
J.R. Lepock, BS, MS (W. Virginia), PhD (Penn State) D.R. Rayburn, BSc (Calgary), PhD (Queen’s)
J. Vanderkooy, BEng, PhD (McMaster)
Research Assistant Professor G. L.H. Harris, BA (Mount Holyoke), MA (Wesleyan), PhD (Toronto) (part-time)
Adjunct Assistant Professors W.E. Harris, BSc (Alberta), MSc, PhD (Toronto) P.G. Sutherland, BSc (McGill), MS, PhD (Illinois)
Senior Demonstrators A.B. Haner, BSc, MSc (Waterloo) D.S. McVicar, BSc (Waterloo)
Faculty members holding cross appointments as shown Chemistry and Physics ?Physics and Biology
Course Descriptions
Note 1 Details of the undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Science are to be found in Chapter 13.
Note 2 Prerequisites are given as a guide to the student and may be waived with the consent of the instructor.
This course covers the topics in Ontario Year 3 to 5 essential for first year university physics. The course includes Mechanics, Gravitation, Vibrations and Waves, Heat, Electricity, Light and Optics.
Successful completion of this course fulfills the University admission requirements where high school Physics is necessary.
No University Credit
This seminar brings together Honours Physics (including Co-op students) in Years 2, 3 and 4, to receive information concerning the activities of the Physics Department, and to hear invited speakers.
Brief review of kinematics and translation. Particle dynamics, work, energy, conservation of energy. Conservation of linear momentum, collision. Rotational kinematics. Rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum. Equilibrium of rigid bodies.
For students in Year 1 Engineering
378 .
An introduction to the physical principles required for the analysis of the mechanics of human movement. A course for Kinesiology students.
Lab. alternate weeks, optional tut.
Note Normally students who have completed Ontario Year 5 Phys should select Phys 104 instead. of 103.
Anintroduction to the physical principles required for the analysis of the mechanics of human movement. A course for Kinesiology students.
Prereq: Ontario Year 5 Phys. Lab alternate weeks, aptional tut.
Basic electricity, magnetism and electronics. An introduction to the physical principles required for an understanding of the electrical instruments used in Kinesiology. A course for Kinesiology students. Prereq: Phys 103 or 104. Lab alternate weeks, option tut.
3C,3L2T 0.5
An introduction to physics for students intending to concenirate their further studies in biology, medicine or dentistry; includes particle kinematics and dynamics, energy and momentum conservation, gravitation, rotational mechanics, fluid mechanics, elasticity and oscillations. .
For students taking Phys 111. Lab alternate weeks
A continuation of Phys 111; includes wave motion, normal modes of vibration, sound, hearing, temperature, heat, kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics, electrostatic force and potential, electric current and power, DC circuits, magnetic fields and induction.
Course Descriptions Physics
For students taking Phys 112. Lab alternate weeks
An introductory course in physics for students intending to concentrate their future studies in the physical sciences, optometry or mathematics; includes particle kinematics and dynamics, forces in nature, work and energy, conservation of energy and linear momentum. Prereq: Ontario Year 5 Math-Functions and Relations, and Calculus. Ontario Year 5 Physics recommended. Science students must take 121L with this course.
For students taking Phys 121.
Lab alternate weeks
This course is a continuation of Phys 121; includes rotational kinematics and dynamics, conservation of angular momentum, oscillating systems, gravitation, electrical currents and resistive circuits, capacitative and inductive circuits, alternating currents and resonant circuits.
Prereq: Phys 121, Science students must take 122L with this course.
For students taking Phys 122.
Lab alternate weeks.
This is an enriched version of Phys 121; includes the topics listed in the description of Phys 121 plus enrichment topics, e.g. Taylor series, numerical methods for solving differential equations and programming the physics Nova computer.
Prereq: At least 75% average n Ontario Year 5 Phys, Math-—Functions and Relations, and Calculus. Science students must take 162L with this course.
For students taking Phys 162.
Lab alternate weeks.
This course is a continuation of Phys 162; includes topics listed in the description of Phys 122 plus enrichment topics, e.g. Fourier series, complex exponentials. Prereq: Phys 162. Science students must take 163L with this course. Cooperative students wishing to take the Phys 162/163 sequence must have their 1B term in the Winter.
Phys 1631. Ww 3L 0.25
Enriched Introductory Physics 2 Laboratory For students taking Phys 163.
Lab. alternate weeks.
Coulomb's law, electric field, Gauss’s law, potential, capacitance, properties of dielectrics, current, resistance, electromotive force, D.C. circuits and instruments.
Prereq: First year phys and calculus. Not for Hons. Phys students. Phys Majors must take 222L with this course.
For students taking Phys 222.
Lab. alternate weeks
Magnetic fields, induced electromotive forces, magnetic properties of matter, alternating currents, electromagnetic waves.
Prereq: Phys 222. Not for Hons. Phys students. Phys Majors must take 223L with this course.
For students taking Phys 223
Lab. alternate weeks
Reflection and refraction at plane and curved surfaces, thin and thick tenses, optical instruments.
Prereq: First year phys and calculus. Not for Hons. Phys students. Phys Majors must take Phys 226L with this course. .
For students taking Phys 226. Lab. afternate weeks
Course Descriptions 378
Physics
The wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, slits and gratings, resolution, polarization, photometry, colour.
Prereq: Phys 226. Not for Hons. Phys students. Phys Majors must take Phys 227L with this course.
For students taking Phys 227. Lab. alternate weeks
Magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction. A.C. circuits, electrical measurements, diodes, transistors.
Prereq: First year phys and calculus. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Chem students.
For students taking Phys 243.
Lab. alternate weeks
Electronic charge, special relativity, particle accelerators, black body radiation and Planck's law, photoelectric effect, Bohr atom, wave equation, eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, wave properties of light, x-ray production and properties, Compton effect, de Broglie’s hypothesis, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle. (Term A).
Prereq: A first year phys course and Math 113 or equivalent
Schrodinger equation, wave functions, potential steps barriers and wells, transmission and reflection probabilities, tunnel effect, Hydrogen atom, Zeeman effect, selection rules, electron spin and the Pauli exclusion principle, relativistic Doppler effect, elementary statistical mechanics, basic crystallography. (Term. B)
Prereq: Phys 244A or equivalent
Nature of light, wave motion, superposition of waves.
Interference of light, Fraunhofer diffraction and resolution
limit of optical instruments; the diffraction grating and the analysis of light. Fresnel diffraction. Polarized light. Coherence of light, lasers, holography. Fibre Optics. Prereq: First year phys and calculus. Coreq: Phys 246L. This course is primarily intended for students registered in the Optom programme.
For students taking Phys 246. Lab. alternate weeks
An introduction to the astronomy and astrophysics of the solar system for students with a background in elementary (University) Physics and Mathematics. Prereq: First year phys and math
An introduction to the astronomy and astrophysics of objects beyond the solar system for students with a background in elementary (University) Physics and Mathematics.
Prereq: First year phys and math
An introductory course in electricity and magnetism; includes Coulomb's Law, electric fields, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, magnetic forces and fields, inductance, magnetization, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves.
Prereq: First year Physics and Calculus, Math 216. Physics majors must take 253L with this course. Recommended for students in Honours programmes. This course forms a basis for the understanding of most of today’s electronic and electrical technology. - ‘
For students taking Phys 253. _
Lab. alternate weeks
An introductory course in properties of matter, kinetic theory and heat; includes elasticity, fluid mechanics, viscosity, diffusion, kinetic theory of gases, transport
' properties, temperature and heat, thermodynamics, heat engines. Prereq: First year Physics and Ca/culus. Recommended for students in Honours programmes.
Background to quantum physics: special relativity, Bohr atom, wave-particle properties, uncertainty and wave packets. Introduction to quantum mechanics: equation for travelling wave, Schrédinger equation, solutions with potentials, correspondence principle, brief description of transitions and radiation processes.
Prereq: First year phys and calculus. Recommended for students in Hons. programmes.
Course Descriptions Physics .
An introductory course in wave motion and optics; includes wave functions, the wave equation and wave speeds, superposition, energy density, standing waves, Fourier analysis, modulation and detection, Doppler shift, interference, diffraction, rsolution of optical instruments, polarization.
Prereq: First year Physics and Calculus. Physics majors must take 256L with this course. Recommended for students in Honours programmes.
Students in Honours programmes.
For students taking Phys 256.
Lab. alternate weeks
Reflection and refraction at plane and curved surfaces using the matrix method. Thin and thick lenses. Optical instruments.
Prereq: First year Physics and Calculus. An 18 hour lab. and lecture course to complement Phys 256. | Recommended for students in Honours programmes.
Space lattices, symmetry, crystal structure, crystal geometry and stereographic projections, Electronic structure of atoms and atomic bonding in solids. Theory of X-ray diffraction, X-ray methods and the reciprocal lattice. Crystal formation, crystal defects and physical properties of crystals.
Prereq: First year phys and calculus. Coreq: Phys 259L
For students taking Phys 259.
Lab. alternate weeks
Further experiments in optics and properties of matter, for students taking Phys 256L.
Lab. alternate weeks
Further experiments in electricity, magnetism and properties of matter, for students taking Phys 253L.
Optics and microscopy; interference, phase contrast, polarizing, dark field and ultraviolet miscroscopes; polarimetry, spectra, spectroscopic techniques, luminescence.
Prereq: First year phys. Physics students may not take this course for credit.
Radioactivity and the use of radioactive tracers, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, the ultracentrifuge and elementary electronic instrumentation.
Prereq: First year physics. Physics students may not take this course for credit.
Fundamentals of modern physics, special theory of relativity, quantization of electromagnetic radiation, wave properties of particles, the hydrogen atom. Prereq: Phys 222, 223, 226 and 227.
Recommended for students in General programmes
Many electron atoms, atomic and X-ray spectra, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, molecular and solid state physics.
Prereq: Phys 324.
Recommended for students in General programmes
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Not offered in 1978–79.
Basic A.C. circuit theory and equivalent circuits. An introduction to diodes, transistors and other solid state devices, power supplies and amplifiers. -
Prereq: Phys 222-223 and Math 216. Coreq: Phys 352L. Also given in Winter term if sufficient demand.
Course Descriptions 381
Physics
For students taking Phys 352.
Lab. alternate weeks, given in the same terms as Phys 352
Application of feedback to operational amplifiers, oscillators and multivibrators. Analogue measurements. Survey of modern electronic circuits such as TV, FM or computer elements. -
Prereq: Phys 352. Coreq: Phys 353L
~ Phys 353L Ww 3L 0.25
Electronics 2 Laboratory For students taking Phys 353. Lab. alternate weeks
The Schrédinger equation applied to simple one-and three-dimension potentials. Hydrogen atoms, angular — momentum and spin, molecular vibrations and rotations, many electron atoms, radiation processes.
Prereq: Phys 255
Nuclear structure, interactions of nuclear radiations with matter, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, nuclear force, elementary particles.
Prereq: Phys 255
Thermodynamic systems, equation of state, the laws of thermodynamics with applications. Change of phase. Prereq: Math 213 and a first year phys course
Basic theory. ideal classical and quantum gas.
Occupation numbers. Effects of statistics. Applications
to metals, perfect crystals, radiation and dense fluids.
" Prereq: Phys 358
Selected experiments in mechanics, atomic physics, solid state physics, optics and electronics. , 18 hours of experiments
Continuation of 360A.
18 hours of experiments
Foundations of Newtonian mechanics. Dynamics of a particle, harmonic oscillator, central force motion, conservative force, potential energy. Dynamics of a system of particles, conservation laws.
Prereq: First year phys, Math 113, 213 and 216. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Phys students.
Statics, translation and fixed-axis rotation of a rigid body. Moving frames of reference, gravitation. Lagrange’s equations. ‘
Prereq: Phys 362. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Phys students.
Vector and tensor analysis with applications. Prereq: Math 213 and 216. This course is primarily __ intended for Hons. Phys students
The partial differentia) equations of mathematical physics. Sturm-Liouville theory. Bessel and Legendre _ functions. Fourier analysis.
Prereq: Math 213 and 216. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Phys students
Introductory topics on the physics of the earth. Seismology and the earth's interior. Thermal history of
the earth, gravity and isostasy. Origin of the continents -
and continental drift. (Identical to Earth 368). Prereq: First year phys and calculus
The geology of the ocean basins. Topics in physical
oceanography. Physical properties of ocean water, heat . budget of the world oceans. Oceanic circulations.
Coriolis effects. Some idealized current regimes. .—
(identical to Earth 369).
Prereq: First year phys and calculus
Further experiments in atomic, nuclear and solid state physics, optics and electronics. For honours students who are taking Phys 360A. .
18 hours experiments
Course Descriptions Physics
Continuation of 371A..
For honours students who are taking Phys 360B. 18 hours experiments
Energy production, transport and release in cells, structure of large molecules and their replication, genetic code, control of intracellular processes.
Structure and behaviour of cell membranes, diffusion problems, selective ion transport, electrical activity and nerve conduction, cilia and flagella, muscle cells, sensory receptor cells, synthesis of cell components and cell division.
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The theories of solid state physics are applied to explain the operation and use of several modern electronic devices, including the p-n junction, transistors, thyristors, tunnel diodes, field effect devices, optical devices, etc.
Prereq: Phys 435
An experimental research project. This course is designed for students in the Honours Physics Programme and in.the Co-operative Applied Physics programme..
Students in the regular Hons Phys programme must take either Phys 433 or Phys 437. Although students in the Co-operative Applied Phys (Hons) programme are recommended to take one of these courses, enroiment may be limited.
Origins and necessity for quantum mechanics and its concepts and formulation. The Hamiltonian operator and Schrédinger’s equation, the harmonio gsciliator (Schrdédinger’s treatment). The uncertainty principle. Momentum representation. One dimensional potential problems. Angular momentum. The hydrogen atom. Prereg: Phys 354 .
The matrix formulation of quantum mechanics. The harmonic oscillator (Heisenberg’s treatment). The matrices for angular momentum. Time-independent and time-dependent pertubation theory. The interaction of atomic systems with radiation. Multiparticle systems, identical particles. Pauli exclusion principle. The helium atom.
Prereq: Phys 434A
Note Phys 434B is strongly recommended for students intending to do graduate work.
Introductory concepts in crystal diffraction and the reciprocal lattice. Crystal bonding, lattice vibrations, thermal properties of insulators, free-electron theory of metals, band theory, semiconductors.
Prereq: Phys 255
Selected subjects for advanced study by theoretically inclined students, topics in relativistic, quantum, and statistical physics. |
Fall term enrolment will be limited.
Students in the regular Hons Phys programme must take either Phys 437A or Phys 433. Although students in the Co-operative Applied Phys (Hons) programme are recommended to take one of these courses, enrolment may be limited.
A continuation and extension of the project initiated in Phys 437A. Available only to those students who have satisfactorily completed that portion of the project contained in Phys 437A in the immediately preceeding term.
Note
Students intending to take both Phys 437A and 437B must register for both courses, and have their registration approved by the Theoretical Physics Project co-ordinator, at the start of the Fall term.
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A generalized treatment of the basic laws of electricity and magnetism, mathematical techniques for the problems of electrostatics, solution of Maxwell's equations in free space and the study of plane waves, theory of waveguides and introduction to radiation. Prereq: Phys 222-223 or Phys 252-253, Phys 364-365
A survey with emphasis on the physical properties and behaviour of metals and alloys. Elastic and plastic deformations of crystals. Solidification, structure of alloys, free energy of alloy systems, equilibrium diagrams, diffusion, solid state phase transformations. Prereq: Phys 435
General description of continuum behaviour: stress, strain, rate of strain, constitutive relations, equations of motion, effect of symmetry, thermodynamics. Elastic media: Hooke’s law, simple problems, elastic waves. Fluids: classification, perfect fluids, Newtonian fluids, boundary layers, turbulence. Viscoelasticity, plastoelasticity. Applications to various systems. Prereq: Phys 364-365
Elements of nuclear structures and systematics. Alph. emission, beta decay, gamma emission, two-body systems and nuclear forces, nuclear reactions. Neutron physics. Sub-nuclear particles.
Prereq: Phys 355
The electromagnetic nature of light, polarization and coherence. Applications of temporal and spatial coherence. Quantum optics and photoelectric detection. Spontaneous and stimulated emission, lasers, laser beam propagation, holography.
Preerq: Phys 256, Phys 354
Radio telescopes. Radio sources including the sun. H Il regions, H | regions. The galactic centre, pulsars, quasars, other extragalactic sources, cosmological implications.
Prereq: Phys 223 and 250-251
Solar system astrophysics (excluding the sun). The physical nature of planetary (and satellite) surfaces, atmospheres and interiors. Asteroids, meteorites and comets. The interplanetary medium (solar wind). Solar interactions with the interplanetary medium and earth’ 's magnetosphere.
Prereq: none, however, familiarity with the contents of Phys 250-251 will be assumed.
The structure of stellar interiors, nuclear reactions and energy sources in the stars of the main sequence, early evolution of stars from the main sequence. Lifetimes of the stars..
Prereq: None, however, familiarity with the contents of Phys 250-251 will be assumed.
Note
Phys 350, Phys 357 are also open to third and fourth year students. Phys350 and Phys 351 are offered in alternate years to Phys 450 and Phys 457.
Phys452. oF Digital Electronics Fundamentals and advanced concepts of digital logic stressing practical uses of modern integrated circuit technology.
Prereq: Phys 352-353. 18 hours experiments
2C,3L 0.5
A variety of topics in the operation of systems. Transistors, modern circuit techniques, noise, stability under feedback, information theory, and possible student motivated topics. Includes laboratory demonstrations. -
Prereq: Phys 352-353
Applications to Physics of the theory of functions of a complex variable.
Prereq: Phys 364-365
Theory and applications of integral transforms (Fourier.
Laplace), integral equations and Green's functions. Prereq: Phys 464
The effect of radiation of various kinds on cells and tissues, exposure calculations, mechanism of damage, repair theories, genetic effects, target theory, isotopic tracers in biophysical research..
Course Descriptions Physics
Physics of homeostasis, interactions with the environment, circulation of blood, temperature regulation, respiration, transport problems and special organ systems.
Neurons; nerve conduction, sensory transducers.
‘ coding, processing and storage of information; control of
muscles and other effector organs. Recommended for third of fourth year students in Math, Eng, Sci or HKLS.