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Title: PSU 1110/PSE 3110, Waves and Vibrations and Geometrical Optics
Institution: Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Level:
Degree, continuing education.

Description:
Simple harmonic motion, the superposition of periodic motions (I and II), damped harmonic motion and forced vibrations; resonance (I and II), mathematical description of wave motion, waves in physical media, solutions to the non-dispersive wave equation, Fourier's theorem, Dopler effect, dispersion and group velocity, modulation, interference of sound waves and the theory of the resonator, vibrations in strings and air columns, the human voice, ear and the the intensity of sound, reflection, refraction and diffraction of sound, practical
applications, reverberation, acoustic intensity and the acoustics of buildings, production detection and uses of ultrasonic waves, the electromagnetic theory of light and huygen's principles, interference and diffraction of light, wave mechanics.

Assessment is continuous by assignments and a final examination.
Prerequisites: 3 relevant passes at GCE A level or PSF 2602.
Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science.


Languages:
English and Sinhala

Media and methods employed: Printed text, face-to-face tutorials.
Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, face-to-face tutoring, tutorial support.

Administrative information:
This is a 1/6 credit course at Level 3.

This course is also offered under the Continuing education programme as PSE 3110.


Classification:
070430 PHYSICS

Date: 23 February 1994 bb
Source: Handbook

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