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Price, John C

Professor Emerita/Emeritus

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  • Professor Emerita/Emeritus, Physics

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Research

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  • John Price's research interests are in four areas: 1) Quantum dynamics of nuclear spin systems by solid-state NMR, 2) Development of compact and mobile NMR spectrometers, 3) Development of laboratory equipment for physics and chemistry education, 4) Acoustics of flute family musical instruments,

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  • Condensed matter physics, nuclear magnetic resonance, many-body physics, acoustics, scientific instruments

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Teaching

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  • PHYS 1240 - Sound and Music
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019
    Explores the physical processes that underlie the diversity of sound and musical phenomena. Topics covered include the physical nature of sound, the perception of sound, the perception of pitch and harmony, musical instruments, synthesizers and samplers, and room acoustics. Geared toward nonscience majors. Department enforced prereq., high school algebra or equivalent. Should not be taken by students with a math MAPS deficiency.
  • PHYS 2130 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Its Applications
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019
    Learn about a leading edge of physics and engineering along with its applications to much of modern technology. Topics include quantum theory, atomic physics, solid state and nuclear physics. Applications discussed may include special relatively, lasers, diodes/transistors, nuclear energy, quantum computing and encryption. Third semester of introductory sequence for science and engineering students. Physics majors should take PHYS 2170 instead of this course. May be taken concurrently with PHYS 2150.

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