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4.00 Credits
A study of analytical mechanics, including Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms of particle dynamics, rigid body motion, and harmonic oscillations. Prerequisite: Physics 131-132 and concurrent registration in Mathematics 220, or permission of instructor. STAFF.
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2.00 Credits
An active-learning introduction to computing in physics. Class is taught in the laboratory, with each class session dedicated to a particular topic. These topics include investigations of numerical algorithms for integration, matrix manipulations, Fourier transforms, data fitting, and Monte Carlo methods. Prerequisite: Physics 234 or permission of instructor. STAFF.
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4.00 Credits
A study of thermodynamics from classical and statistical points of view. Applications of Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein distributions are used to provide an introduction to solid-state physics and quantum optics. Prerequisite: Physics 232 and Mathematics 220, or permission of instructor. STAFF.
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4.00 Credits
An advanced treatment of electric and magnetic fields and potentials, including the laws of Coulomb, Ampere, and Faraday, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: Physics 234 or permission of instructor. STAFF.
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4.00 Credits
A wide variety of physical problems-including one- and two-dimensional mechanical oscillating systems, sound, and optical phenomena-are examined using the theory of waves. The primary emphasis is on physical optics (interference and diffraction phenomena). Three lectures, one laboratory each week. Prerequisite: Physics 335 or permission of instructor. CADMUS, CUNNINGHAM.
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to topics in theoretical and observational astrophysics, including stellar structure and evolution, the physics of interstellar material, galactic structure and dynamics, cosmology and observational technology and techniques. The course also includes a very brief survey of other topics, including the solar system and areas of current research interest. Prerequisite: Physics 232 or permission of instructor. CADMUS.
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2.00 Credits
An introduction to the physics of crystalline solids, such as metals, semiconductors, and insulators. This course presents models of the crystal lattice, lattice vibrations, and electronic band structures, as well as a brief survey of selected topics of current research interest. Prerequisite: Physics 232 or permission of instructor. CUNNINGHAM, SCHNEIDER.
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4.00 Credits
Directed Research 2 or
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the physical and mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics with application to simple physical systems. Prerequisite: Physics 232, Mathematics 220, and Physics 335; or permission of instructor. CASE, WICKRAMASEKARA.
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2.00 Credits
Application and implications of the quantum theory. Perturbation theory and other approximation techniques are used to examine various quantum systems. Fundamental questions of interpretation of the quantum theory will also be considered. Prerequisite: Physics 456 or permission of instructor. STAFF.
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