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4.00 Credits
S. An introduction to non-classical phenomena and their explanation in quantum mechanics. Wave-particle duality of matter and light; the Heisenberg uncertainty principle; Schroedinger's wave mechanics; spin; quantum mechanical treatment of atoms; introduction to statistical mechanics; the quantum mechanical description of solids; introduction to nuclear physics. Prerequisites: Physics 134 or 235, and Mathematics 162.
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3.00 Credits
F, alternate years. The motion of particles and systems in Newtonian terms, covering the assumptions, goals, and methods of Newtonian mechanics, and describing some of its notable successes. Areas of coverage include systems of particles, conservation laws, harmonic motion, central-force motion, rotational motion, and motion in non-inertial reference frames. The status of Newtonian determinism and the question of predictability are also addressed. Prerequisites: Mathematics 162 and at least concurrent enrollment in Physics 235. Mathematics 261 or 232 is recommended. Not offered 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
S, alternate years. Continuation of Physics 335, which is a prerequisite. Coupled oscillators, moment of inertia tensors and extended bodies in rotation. Lagrangian mechanics, the principle of least action, and the Hamiltonian formulation of mechanics. Non-linear systems and chaotic motion. Not offered 2008-2009.
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4.00 Credits
F, alternate years. The basic equations of electromagnetism are developed and applied to simple charge and current distributions. Further applications are made to electromagnetic energy and electromagnetic properties of matter. Prerequisite: Physics 235 and Mathematics 261 or 232. Mathematics 231 is also recommended.
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3.00 Credits
S, alternate years. The systematic application of Maxwell's Equations to electromagnetic radiation, including the interaction of light with matter, electromagnetic wave propagation, polarization, interference and diffraction. Includes a study of technologically significant systems such as waveguides, optical filters and fibers, laser cavities, and some electro-optical technologies. Prerequisites: Physics 246 and Physics 345 or Engineering 302.
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1.00 Credits
S, alternate years. Special relativity is reformulated in terms of 4-vectors and this new understanding is used to explicitly articulate the relativistic nature of Maxwell's equations. An introductory understanding of special relativity is assumed. Prerequisites: Physics 134 and concurrent registration in Physics 346.
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3.00 Credits
S. A course in perspectives on, principles of, and practices in the teaching of physics and the other natural sciences at the secondary level. Included are teaching strategies, curriculum studies, readings regarding new developments in science education, and considerations of educational uses of statistics and computers. This course should be taken concurrently with Education 346, and provides a forum for the discussion of concerns that develop during directed teaching. This course is part of the professional education program and may not be included in the major or minor in physics.
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4.00 Credits
F. alternate years. Equations of state, heat capacities, and the laws of thermodynamics. The thermodynamic potentials. Application to some simple systems and changes of phase. Kinetic theory. Statistical mechanics with emphasis on the canonical ensemble. Determination of entropy and the thermodynamic potentials with application to solids and gases. Introduction to quantum statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: Mathematics 231, Physics 306, and either Physics 134 or Engineering 209.
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3.00 Credits
F, alternate years. The main emphasis is on wave mechanics and its application to atoms and molecules. One-electron atoms are discussed in detail. Additional topics discussed are electronic spin and atomic spectra and structure. Nuclei, the solid state, and fundamental particles are also considered. Prerequisite: Physics 306 and Mathematics 231. (Concurrent registration in Mathematics 231 is allowed with permission of the Instructor.) A course including linear algebra Is recommended. Not offered 2008-2009.
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3.00 Credits
S, alternate years. A continuation of Physics 375, which is a prerequisite. Not offered 2008-2009.
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