Physics 204 Lectures

Dr. Azriel Genack: , (718) 997-3373, (917) 617-9493

Office: SB B212

Office Hours: M 4:00 – 6:10 PM, but please drop in any time

Texts:

1.       R. A. Serway and J. W. Jewett, Jr. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Volume II, 7th ed., Thomson, 2008.

2.       N. Garcia, A. Damask, S. Schwarz, Physics for Computer Science Students, 2nd ed., Springer-Verlag, 1997. Chapters 22 - 26 available in e-reserves, password: gen204.

3.       R. P. Feynman, QED Princeton University Press, 1985

4.       Lecture Notes. Notes will be available after the lecture via e-mail

5.       Physics for Computer Science Students Lab Manual, Queens College Press

Science Tutoring Center: Remsen 114 M - Th: 12:00 – 6:16

Lecture:           M: 6:30 – 8:20 PM (B211) and W: 6:30 – 7:20 PM (B211)

Recitation:      W:  7:30 – 8:20 PM (B211)       

Laboratory:     W:  4:30 – 6:20 PM (B241)

Course
Topic 1
Topic 2
Topic 3
Topic 4 Atomic Models
Topic 5 Wave Properties of Particles
Topic 6 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Topic 7 Crystal Strucutre and Classification of Solids
Topic 8 Free Electron Models
Topic 9 Band Theory of Solids
Topic 10 Semiconductors
Topic 11 The Diode
Problems