PHYS 151: Topics in Solar Energy Physics

[3.0 units]

The physics of solar energy production and utilization. Specific topics may be emphasized according to instructor, including: the solar energy resource, modeling and simulation, thermal and photovoltaic collectors, solar energy systems, nonimaging optics, and special applications (solar lasers, material processing, etc.)

Prerequisite: MATH 022 and (PHYS 009 or PHYS 009H ).