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Not offered in the period from 08F through 10S. An introduction to experimental physics designed to complement the theoretical framework covered in Physics 41-44. Students work independently on experiments drawn from classical mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical physics, and atomic physics. Weekly seminars cover such topics as experimental design, data and error analysis, signal recovery, and computer methods. Supplemental course fee required. Prerequisite: Physics 24 or permission of the instructor. Dist: SLA.
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10S: 10 Offered in alternate years Classical electromagnetic radiation and relativistic electrodynamics. Topics include: electromagnetism and relativity; Maxwell stress-tensor; electromagnetic wave propagation in free space and media; radiation by charged particles; scattering; diffraction; basic elements of general relativity. Prerequisite: Physics 41 or Engineering Sciences 23 and Physics 44. Dist: SCI.
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08F, 09F: 10 The physics of ionized gases with emphasis on the theory of waves and instabilities. Includes introduction to magnetohydrodynamics and kinetic theory of plasmas. Prerequisite: Physics 41 or Engineering Sciences 23. Dist: SCI. Hudson.
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08F, 09F: 2 Survey of a number of mathematical methods of importance in Engineering and Physical Sciences. Topics include integration and differentiation of multivariable functions, complex variable theory, generalized functions, Fourier and Laplace transforms, directed toward applications in such areas as fluid mechanics, electromagnetics, wave and diffusion phenomena, linear systems, and signal theory. Prerequisite: Mathematics 33 or Engineering Sciences 22, Engineering Sciences 23, or the equivalent. Dist: QDS. Osterberg.
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09S: 10 Offered in alternate years Characterization of elementary particles and their interactions according to the standard model; leptons, quarks, gauge bosons, and the Higgs mechanism. Composite particles and their interactions. Methods of production and measurement of particles. Particle lifetimes and cross sections. Prerequisite: Physics 42. Dist: SCI. Smith.
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08F, 09F: 12 The physics of condensed matter, primarily solids with periodic order. Theory and measurement of electronic, optical, magnetic, and thermal properties of solids. Lattice structures, symmetries, and bonding energies. The reciprocal lattice and the Brillouin Zone. Bloch's Theorem. Electron energy band structure and the Fermi surface, phonon mode dispersion, and other elementary excitations. Prerequisite: Physics 42 and Physics 43; Physics 43 may be taken concurrently. Dist: SCI. Soh.
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10S: Arrange Offered in alternate years Plasma processes in the solar system. The solar cycle, solar flares, solar wind outflow and interaction with distinct types of planetary magnetospheres. Plasma waves, particle acceleration and generation of escaping electromagnetic radiation. Magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, and ionospheric interaction with the neutral atmosphere. Prerequisites: Physics 66 or 68, or permission of the instructor. Dist: SCI.
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09S: Arrange Overview of basic ideas in classical and quantum computation. Concepts and physical realizations of quantum bits (qubits). Topics in quantum computation may include the Deutsch-Jozsa, quantum Fourier transform, Shor factorization and Grover search algorithms. Topics in quantum communication include quantum key distribution schemes and quantum teleportation. Issues relating to the foundations and interpretations of quantum mechanics will be revisited throughout the course. Prerequisites: Physics 19 or Mathematics 22 or 23. Dist: QDS. Lawrence.
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09S, 10S: 2A Experiments emphasizing modern techniques and topics in physical measurements. Experiments will cover areas including condensed matter, particle and plasma physics, and such practical laboratory techniques as noise suppression, digital data acquisition, and operation of standard laboratory equipment. Supplemental course fee required. Prerequisite: Physics 24. Dist: SLA. Rimberg.
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