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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PHYS - 240. Review of Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic fields, and vector calculus. Physical and mathematical properties of static electric and magnetic fields. Topics include electrostatics, electric potential, energy of the electrostatic field, conductors, Laplace's and Poisson's equations, boundary value problems, multipole expansions, dielectric media, magnetostatics, the vector potential, and magnetic media. Offered in the Spring of odd-numbered years.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PHYS - 240. Review of wave mechanics and the Schr dinger equation. General theory of quantum mechanics, including its axiomatic abstract formulation in terms of state vectors and operators using the Dirac notation. Topics include the position and momentum representations, the generalized uncertainty principle, compatible observables, quantum dynamics and the Hamiltonian operator, the WKB approximation, the harmonic oscillator, the factorization method and ladder operators, angular momentum, spin, and central potentials. Offered every Fall.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PHYS - 240. A survey of nuclear phenomena with a theoretical discussion accompanied by examples of experimental studies. It is assumed that students have a background in quantum mechanics at the introductory level. Topics include basic nuclear structure, nuclear models, nuclear decay and radioactivity, interactions of charged particles with matter, and nuclear reactions.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PHYS - 240. An introduction to the physics of solid state and condensed matter. Topics include discrete symmetries and crystal lattices, crystal binding, lattice vibrations: normal modes and phonons, thermal properties, the free-electron gas, the dielectric constant, band theory, diamagnetism and paramagnetism, and transport theory of electrical and thermal conduction, with applications to metals, semiconductors, and superconductors. Emphasis is placed on the underlying quantum principles that govern the structure of matter.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PHYS - 240. An in-depth study of geometric and physical optics. Applications include matrix formulation of geometrical optics, multiple-layer dielectric films, polarization, interference, diffraction, holography, and laser physics. Offered in the Spring of odd-numbered years.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PHYS - 240. A group of laboratory experiments to accompany the upper-division lecture courses with an emphasis on optics but also including atomic physics, fundamental constants, nuclear physics and chaos. Four hours supervised laboratory every week.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PHYS - 240. A group of laboratory experiments to accompany the upper division lecture courses with an emphasis on solid state physics but also including atomic physics, fundamental constants, nuclear physics and chaos. Four hours supervised laboratory per week.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: PHYS - 240, . An overview of astrophysics themes that includes techniques of Earth-bound observation and a selection from topics on the Solar System, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. The evolution and internal workings of astrophysical systems is discussed, along with spectroscopy, abundances of the elements, nucleosynthesis, and final stages of stellar evolution. Emphasis is on the way that physics is applied to astronomy.
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1.00 Credits
Weekly physics colloquium given by invited speakers on miscellaneous topics of current interest. Topics are selected from the frontiers of current physics research, as well as from exceptional historical or philosophical perspectives of the discipline. The course also includes the presentation of seminars by the students. Students may register for this course in more than one semester.
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4.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to methods of electronics measurements, particularly the application of oscilloscopes and computer-based data acquisition. Topics covered include diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, filters, transducers, and integrated circuits. Emphasis is placed on practical knowledge, including prototyping, troubleshooting, and laboratory notebook style.
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