Sheth Nyibule
Senior Lecturer
School of Physics and Astronomy
College of Science
585-475-4177
Office Location
Sheth Nyibule
Senior Lecturer
School of Physics and Astronomy
College of Science
Education
B.Sc., Moi University (Kenya); M.Sc., Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics (Italy); MA, Ph.D., University of Rochester
585-475-4177
Areas of Expertise
Radiation Detection & Measurement
Gamma-ray Spectroscopy
Neutron Spectroscopy
Pulse Shape Discrimination
Novel Detector Development & Nuclear Reactions
Currently Teaching
MTSE-790
Research & Thesis
1 - 9 Credits
Dissertation research by the candidate for an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
PHYS-211
University Physics I
4 Credits
This is a course in calculus-based physics for science and engineering majors. Topics include kinematics, planar motion, Newton's Laws, gravitation, work and energy, momentum and impulse, conservation laws, systems of particles, rotational motion, static equilibrium, mechanical oscillations and waves, and data presentation/analysis. The course is taught in a workshop format that integrates the material traditionally found in separate lecture and laboratory courses.
PHYS-212
University Physics II
4 Credits
This course is a continuation of PHYS-211, University Physics I. Topics include electrostatics, Gauss' law, electric field and potential, capacitance, resistance, DC circuits, magnetic field, Ampere's law, inductance, and geometrical and physical optics. The course is taught in a lecture/workshop format that integrates the material traditionally found in separate lecture and laboratory courses.
PHYS-216
University Physics I: Physics Majors
4 Credits
This is a course in calculus-based physics for physics majors. Topics include kinematics, planar motion, Newton’s Laws, gravitation, work and energy, momentum and impulse, conservation laws, systems of particles, rotational motion, static equilibrium, mechanical oscillations and waves, and data presentation/analysis. Calculus and basic numerical techniques will be applied throughout the course to analyze non-idealized complex systems. The course is taught in a workshop format that integrates the material traditionally found in separate lecture and laboratory courses. The course will also include enrichment activities connecting current developments in the field of physics.
PHYS-424
Nuclear Physics
3 Credits
This course is a study of the properties and structure of the atomic nucleus as determined by experiments and theory. Topics for the course include a description and quantum-mechanical treatment of radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, basic aspects of nuclear radiation detection, and selected applications of nuclear physics.