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3.00 Credits
Two lect., one three-hour lab plus variable unsupervised labs each week. Students design and build their own experiments using a modular type of optical research kit. Experiments cover basic research methods in instrument design, laser physics, Fourier optics, holography, spectroscopy, and interferometry. Students learn how to plan major projects and evaluate critically the significance of results. Course concludes with a four-week major project. Prereq., PHYS 3330. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Prereq., EBIO 1220, or MCDB 1150, or MCDB 4500/5500, or PHYS 1120, or 2020, or instructor consent. Same as PHYS 5130 and MCDB 4130.
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3.00 Credits
Discusses the fundamentals of plasma physics, including particle motion in electromagnetic fields, wave propagation, collisions, diffusion, and resistivity. Presents examples from space plasmas, astrophysical plasmas, laboratory fusion plasmas, and plasmas in accelerators. Prereqs., PHYS 1110--1120, and MATH 2400 or APPM 2350. Coreq., PHYS 3310.
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Statistical mechanics applied to macroscopic physical systems; statistical thermodynamics, classical thermodynamics systems; applications to simple systems. Examines relationship of statistical to thermodynamic points of view. Prereqs., PHYS 3220 and APPM 2360.
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Primarily for senior physics majors. Discusses crystal structure, lattice dynamics, band theory, semiconductors, and ferromagnetism. Prereq., PHYS 3220. Same as ECEN 4345.
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Extends quantum mechanics to include perturbation theory and its applications to atomic fine structure, interactions with external forces, the periodic table, and dynamical processes including electromagnetic transition rates. Prereqs., PHYS 3220, 3320.
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Introduces structure of the atomic nucleus, spectroscopy of subnuclear particles, scattering, reactions, radioactive decay, fundamental interactions of quarks and leptons. Prereq., PHYS 4410. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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One lect., one lab per week to be taken with PHYS 4410. Experiments introduce students to realities of experimental physics so they gain a better understanding of theory and an appreciation of the vast amount of experimental work done in the physical sciences today. Prereqs., PHYS 3220 and 3320. Coreq., PHYS 4410. Same as PHYS 5430. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates the role of experiment in physics; case studies in the history and philosophy of physics and in scientific methodology. Prereq., PHYS 1020 or 1120 or 2020 or instructor consent. Same as PHYS 5450, PHIL 4450. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: critical thinking.
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3.00 Credits
Basic electromagnetic theory of light, using Maxwell's equations. Examples in geometrical optics; extensive applications in physical optics including diffraction and polarization. Spectra, including Zeeman effect and fluorescence. Recent advances in experimental techniques: microwaves, lasers, image converters. Prereq., PHYS 3320.
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