Physics 210 - Waves and Optics

Waves and Optics

Fall
2026
01
4.00
Alexi Arango

MWF 12:00PM-01:15PM

Mount Holyoke College
131350
aarango@mtholyoke.edu
A comprehensive treatment of wave phenomena, particularly light, leading to an introductory study of quantum mechanics. Topics include wave propagation, polarization, interference and interferometry, diffraction, and special relativity.

Prereq: Electromagnetism (PHYS-201) and Intro to Math Methods (PHYS-205) or concurrent enrollment in PHYS-205 with permission.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.