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The fundamental concepts of heat, temperature, work, internal energy, entropy, reversible and irreversible processes, thermodynamic potentials, etc., are considered from a modern microscopic as well as traditional macroscopic viewpoint. Statistical thermodynamics is used primarily to study the equilibrium properties of ideal systems and simple models. This course provides the background needed to understand materials from a microscopic point of view. Prerequisite: Physics 215; Mathematics 263 Offered: Fall semester, alternate years Antanaitis
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Design of experiments, statistical analysis of observations, report writing, fundamental experiments in atomic, nuclear, and condensed matter physics. Also experiments selected from electron spin resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance, properties of liquids at high pressures, properties of matter at low temperatures. Computer interfacing with instruments for online data collection and analysis. May involve independent investigation if appropriate.[W] Prerequisite: Physics 216, 218 Offered: Spring semester, alternate years Kortyna
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Electric fields due to static charges, magnetic fields due to steady currents, fields in matter, Laws of Coulomb, Gauss, Biot-Savart, Ampere, Faraday; scalar and vector potentials; solutions of Laplace's and Poisson's equations. Mathematical emphasis is on the solutions to boundary value problems. Prerequisite: Physics 132, 218; Mathematics 264 Offered: Fall semester, alternate years Antanaitis
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The failure of classical physics, the basic concepts of quantum mechanics, Schrodinger's equation, one dimensional systems including barriers and the harmonic oscillator, Hermitian operators, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, perturbation theory, and interpretations of quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: Physics 215, 218; Mathematics 264 Offered: Fall semester Kortyna
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Investigation of special topics under supervision of a faculty adviser. The most recent offering was Topics in Astrophysics. Staff
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Juniors and seniors may investigate a research topic in physics under the supervision of a faculty member. The project culminates in an extensive report. Departmental permission is required for enrollment. See individual faculty members about topics of interest. Recent individual study topics include: optics, biophysics, general relativity, astronomical image analysis, and radioastronomy. Staff
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The fundamental aspects of solid state phenomena and the basic quantum physics needed to understand these phenomena. Topics include the basic principles of quantization and matter waves; Fermi statistics; crystal structures; diffraction phenomena in crystals; conduction electrons in metals; the concept of conduction by holes; and the basic physics of electrons and holes in both homogeneous and doped semiconductors. Prerequisite: Physics 335, 351 Offered: Spring semester, alternate years Novaco
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3.00 Credits
Maxwell's equations, wave equations for dielectrics and conductors. Reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, guided waves, radiation. Prerequisite: Physics 342 Offered: Spring semester, alternate years Hoffman
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3.00 Credits
Additional topics in quantum mechanics, depending upon student interests. Possible topics include addition of angular momenta, applications of perturbation theory, scattering theory, and relativistic quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: Physics 351 Offered: Spring semester, alternate years Staff
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3.00 Credits
Independent study of a topic chosen for participation in the honors program, culminating in the presentation of a complete written report. Students should see individual faculty members whose research interests are most closely aligned to their own. [W] Staff
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