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Number and Credits
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Title and Description
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PHY 50020
2 Credits |
Advanced Physics Lab
Advanced experiments
in classical and modern physics are selected to accompany and to
supplement graduate-level physics program courses. Repeat registration
permitted. Prerequisite: Two years of physics. |
PHY 50093
1-6 Credits |
Variable Title Workshop in Physics
Workshop individually designed to provide instruction and training
in specific areas of physics. S/U grading. Prerequisite: Permission. |
PHY 5/70095
1-3 Credits |
Special Topics
Topic announced when scheduled. Prerequisite: Permission. |
PHY 50096
1-3 Credits |
Individual Investigation
Individual projects for physics program graduate students. IP permissible. |
PHY 5/70195
1-3 Credits |
Special Topics
Topic announced when scheduled. Prerequisite: Permission. |
PHY 52500
3 Credits |
Physics of Laboratory Devices and Techniques
Physics of semiconducting devices such as diodes, transistors; laboratory
techniques using temperature control, vacuum pumps; X-ray, neutron,
light and electron scattering. |
PHY 52512
4 Credits |
General Electronic Instrumentation
Laboratory-based course in digital and analog electronics, computer
interfacing and computer-based technique all within context of applications
in measurements, signal-to-noise enhancement and control instrumentation.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours weekly. |
PHY 52513
3 Credits |
Computer Systems Design
Hands-on experience in selecting and using a microcomputer-based
data acquisition and control system in the science laboratory. Lecture
1 hour, laboratory 4 hours weekly. IP permissible. Prerequisite:
Proficiency in a high-level computer language. (Equivalent to CS 10061.)
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PHY 54291
1 Credit |
Planetarium Operation and Programming
Planetarium operation, advantages and limitations. Slides, technamation,
special effects and programs for K-12 grades, public and special
groups. Prerequisite: Permission. |
PHY 54600
3 Credits |
Introduction to Biological Physics
Introduces ideas essential to physical understanding of biological
systems. Topics include: introduction to molecular components
of the cell; statistical mechanics and transport in biological
systems; selected topics in biophysics. Prerequisite: permission. |
PHY 54802
3 Credits |
Astrophysics
Galactic structure, stellar formation and evolution, origin of
the elements (or nucleosynthesis), nonoptical astronomies and
a description of various cosmological theories. Prerequisite:
MATH 12003, or consent of instructor. |
PHY 55201
4 Credits |
Electromagnetic Theory
Properties of electric and magnetic fields developed by vector methods.
Treatment of static fields in vacuum and matter. Theory of classical
electromagnetic fields with emphasis on dynamic fields. Prerequisite:
MATH 32052 or equivalent and
16 hours of physics or permission. |
PHY 55301
3 Credits |
Thermal Physics
An introduction to thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, with
applications in material science and engineering. Prerequisites:
PHY 36001 or equivalent, or permission. |
PHY 55401
3 Credits |
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Consolidation of vector analysis, curvilinear coordinate systems,
tensors, matrix algebra, vector spaces, common groups in physics,
calculus of residues, contour integration, methods for differential
equations in physics; additional topics important for physics
selected from special functions, integral equations, calculus of
variations. Prerequisite: MATH 32052, or equivalent, or permission. |
PHY 5/75403
3 Credits |
Data Analysis and Computational Physics Techniques
Study of uncertainties in physical measurements. Data reduction and
error analysis techniques. Monte Carlo simulation method. Least-squares
fits to data. Basic computational physics techniques. Prerequisites:
MATH 12003 and PHY 23102, or permission by instructor. |
PHY 55501
3 Credits |
Electromagnetic Waves and Modern Optics
Interactions between light and matter from both a macroscopic and
microscopic perspective; producing and controlling light;
devices and spectroscopic
techniques based on modern optics. Prerequisite: PHY 55201 or
equivalent. |
PHY 55612
3 Credits |
Microprocessor-Based Design
Design, construction, programming and interfacing of microcontrollers
based on a 16-bit microprocessor. IP permissible. |
PHY 56101
4 Credits |
Quantum and Atomic Physics
Bohr theory, wave mechanics, wave packets. Applications to barriers,
oscillators, hydrogen atom, multielectron atoms, X-rays, molecular
spectra. At level of Eisberg-Resnick's Quantum Physics. Prerequisite:
Permission. |
PHY 56301
3 Credits |
Introduction to Nuclear Physics
Introduction to the concepts of nuclear physics including basic
properties of the atomic nucleus, experimental techniques, nuclear
models and reactions, nuclear fission and fusion, and elementary
particles. Prerequisite: PHY 36001, MATH 22005 or permission. |
PHY 56401
3 Credits |
Introduction to Solid State Physics
Fundamental unifying concepts and experimental techniques needed to
understand thermal, electrical and optical properties of ions and
electrons in solids. Special topics of current research.
Prerequisite: PHY 36002 or permission. |
PHY 6/80091
1 Credit |
Physics Seminar
Discussion of current literature or of original research in physics.
Participation by students, faculty and guests. S/U grading; IP
permissible. |
PHY 6/70093
1-6 Credits |
Variable Title Workshop in Physics
Workshops individually designed to provide instruction and training
in specific areas of physics. S/U grading. |
PHY 6/70094
1-3 Credits |
College Teaching of Physics
Methodology of teaching in a university,
college, or junior college. Includes observation of kinds of teaching
and practice teaching. S/U grading; IP permissible. |
PHY 60098
1-15 Credits |
Research
Research or individual investigation. Credits earned may be applied
toward meeting degree requirements if department approves. Repeated
registration permitted. IP permissible. |
PHY 60199
2-6 Credits |
Thesis I
Thesis students must register for total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single
semester, distributed over several semesters if desired. S/U grading;
IP permissible. Prerequisite: Approval of adviser. |
PHY 6/70295
1-3 Credits |
Advanced Topics
Selected special topics of current research interest. IP permissible.
Prerequisite: Permission. |
PHY 60299
2 Credits |
Thesis II
Thesis students must continue registration each semester until all
degree requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite:
PHY 60199. |
PHY 6/70395
1-3 Credits |
Advanced Topics
Selected special topics of current research interest. Prerequisite:
Permission. |
PHY 6/74101
3 Credits |
Advanced Problem Solving in Physics
This course imparts advanced
problem-solving skills not acquired in regular courses. Examples
from four basic areas of physics (classical mechanics, electricity
and magnetism, quantum mechanics and statistical physics) will be
emphasized. Graduate letter grades and S/U grading.
Prerequisite: PHY 6/75101, 6/75203, 6/76161, 6/75301 or
departmental/instructor approval. |
PHY 6/75101
3 Credits |
Classical Mechanics
Lagrange's equations, variational principles, two-body central force
problems, rigid body motion, Hamilton's equations, canonical transformations,
Hamilton-Jacobi theory, small oscillations. Prerequisite: Permission. |
PHY 6/75203
3 Credits |
Classical Electrodynamics I
Introduction to electrostatics, boundary value problems, multipoles,
electrostatics of macroscopic media, magnetostatics, time-varying
fields, Maxwell's equations, conservation laws. Prerequisite: Permission. |
PHY 6/75204
3 Credits |
Classical Electrodynamics II
Plane electromagnetic waves, simple radiating systems, scattering,
special theory of relativity, relativistic dynamics, radiation of
moving charges, Bremsstrahlung. Prerequisite: PHY 6/75203. |
PHY 6/75301
4 Credits |
Statistical Mechanics I
An introduction to statistical mechanics, including classical and
quantum statistics. Derives thermodynamic
quantities from a statistical viewpoint.
Prerequisite: PHY 35301 or equivalent or permission. |
PHY 6/76161
3 Credits |
Quantum Mechanics I
Fundamental concepts of non-relativistic quantum mechanics. Solution
of simple one-dimensional problems. Abstract Hilbert-space description.
Matrix representations. Quantum dynamics. Extension to three dimensions.
Spin and orbital angular momentum. Prerequisite: Permission. |
PHY 6/76162
3 Credits |
Quantum Mechanics II
Angular momentum theory. Symmetries and conservation laws. Application
of approximation methods to realistic problems. Systems of identical
particles. Scattering theory. Relativistic single-particle wave
equations. Prerequisite: PHY 6/76161. |
PHY 6/76201
3 Credits |
Particle Physics
Discussion of particle detectors, invariance principles and conservation
laws, fundamental interactions, quark model of hadrons, basic concepts
of field theory, the Standard Model and selected topics of current
interest. Prerequisite: PHY 6/76162 or permission. |
PHY 6/76302
3 Credits |
Nuclear Physics
Theory of nuclear processes including properties of nuclear quantum
states, twobody forces, nuclear structure and models, nuclear reactions
and nuclear radiation physics. Prerequisite: PHY 56101 or equivalent
or permission. |
PHY 6/76401
3 Credits |
Solid State Physics I
Crystalline state, with emphasis on wave propagation, zone
and band theory, phonons. Applications to electrical and
thermal conductivities, specific heats, optical, dielectric
and magnetic properties.
Prerequisite:
PHY 56101 or 6/76161. |
PHY 6/76402
3 Credits |
Solid State Physics II
Covers several topics, including conduction in metals,
dielectric and ferroelectric properties, the origin of
magnetism, phenomenological and BCS descriptions of
superconductivity, elastic theory and semiconductor physics.
Prerequisite:
PHY 6/76401 and 6/76161. |
PHY 6/78401
3 Credits |
Liquid Crystal Physics
The molecular structure and properties of liquid crystals and their
role in biological systems and industrial applications. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing in physics or chemical physics programs. |
PHY 75302
3 Credits |
Statistical Mechanics II
Classical and quantum statistics with emphasis on Fermi and
Bose systems. Introduction to approximate methods
including cluster expansions and virial coefficients.
Applications to critical phenomena. Prerequisite: PHY 6/75301. |
PHY 76163
3 Credits |
Quantum Mechanics III
Second quantization and field theory formalism are developed for
the many-particle system. Topics include the electron gas and nuclear
matter. Prerequisite: PHY 6/76162. |
PHY 76303
3 Credits |
Advanced Nuclear Physics
Advanced concepts and theories of nuclear interactions. Topics include
the nucleon-nucleon interaction, nuclear structure, reactions, nuclear
matter and strong interactions of elementary particles. Prerequisite:
PHY 6/76302 and 76163. |
PHY 76403
3 Credits |
Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
Advanced theories of solids, fluids, superfluids, magnetic, ferroelectric
and liquid crystal systems and the experimental methods that probe
them. Prerequisite: PHY 6/76402. |
PHY 80097
1 Credit |
Physics Colloquium
Presentation by invited speakers of research and other topics
on graduate level followed by discussion period. Regular attendance
of all physics majors expected. Three or more meetings each semester
as arranged. S/U grading; IP permissible. |
PHY 80098
1-15 Credits |
Research
Research or individual investigation for doctoral students who have
not yet passed their candidacy exams. Credit earned may be applied
toward the degree if the department approves. IP permissible. Prerequisite:
Admission to doctoral study. |
PHY 80199
15 Credits |
Dissertation I
Doctoral dissertation, for which registration in at least two semesters
is required, first of which will be semester in which dissertation
work is begun, and continuing until the completion of 30 hours.
S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy
for doctoral degree and permission. |
PHY 80299
1 or 15 Credits |
Dissertation II
Continuing registration required of doctoral students who have completed
the initial 30 hours of dissertation and continuing until all degree
requirements are met. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite:
PHY 80199. |
PHY 88191
1 Credit |
Chemical Physics Seminar
Discussions of current literature or of original research in chemical
physics. Participation by students, faculty and guests. S/U grading;
IP permissible. |
