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3.00 Credits
This is an elective course for students who want to further their knowledge of quantumphysics and its applications. Topics include atomic,molecular, and solid state solutions to the nonrelativistic Schrodinger equation, and discussions ofmacroscopic quantumphenomena, including superfluidity, superconductivity, andmagnetism. This is followed by an overview of relativistic quantummechanics, Feynman diagrams, elementary particles and review of the Standardmodel. (prereq: PH 250 or consent of instructor)
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3.00 Credits
This subject serves as an introduction to the physics of the use of nuclear power. It examines the nature of radioactivity and protection fromit. It deals with the uses of radioactive isotopes in medicine and science. It examines the release, control and utilization of energy fromfission and fusion reactions. (prereq: PH-113 or PH-220 and PH-230)
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4.00 Credits
This subject provides students with the fundamentals of semiconductor physics. The electron energy band theory is developed and applied to the p-n junction to explain its behavior. Fundamental aspects of the operation of the p-n junction are used to explain the operation of several semiconductor devices including rectifier diodes, zener diodes, solar cells, light-emitting diodes, bipolar junction transistors, unijunction transistors, and field-effect transistors. Laboratory experiments illustrate fundamental properties of semiconductormaterials and with the characteristics and properties of a variety of semiconductor devices. This course cannot be taken for credit by students who have credit for PH-361. (prereq: PH-250)
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4.00 Credits
This course begins with an in-depth discussion of the structure of the atomand the nucleus, as well as other quantumphysics concepts.Material properties, such as hardness and ductility, are explained by examining the crystal structure ofmaterials. The band structure ofmaterials is discussed, and used to explain the wide range of electrical conductivities and optical absorption properties of conducting, semiconducting, insulating and superconductingmaterials. The magnetic properties ofmaterials are also examined in some detail. The laboratory portion of the course is designed to give the student hands-on experience in determining various fundamental properties ofmaterials, such as atomic and crystal structure, optical emission and absorption, electrical conductivity, x-ray emission and absorption and nuclear decay. This course cannot be taken for credit by students who have credit for PH-250. This course is designated as a laptop course. (prereq: CH-100 or CH-200 or CH-310, PH-123 or ET-3201,MA-128 orMA-129, ET-2550 or equivalent)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers current topics in physics that are not covered in other classes. Topics and structure, as well as credits,may vary. Faculty areas of expertise and possible topics for this course are listed on the Physics and Chemistry Department pages in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog and on theWeb. Groups of students interested in a particular topic should contact the appropriate facultymember well in advance of registration for the quarter. Credit in this course will be determined after consultation with the instructor. (prereq: consent of instructor.)
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3.00 Credits
Students are given the opportunity to pursue an approved subject not covered in regularly scheduled course work. Thismay take the formof individual or small group studies, literature surveys, and laboratory or research projects.Weeklymeetings with the course advisor are required. A final report to be filed in the Physics and Chemistry Departmentmay also be required. This course is offered to students with junior or senior standing. Students with freshman or sophomore standing should request PH-199. Up to three credits in PH-499may be counted towards theMinor in Physics. (prereq: consent of the course advisor, and the Physics and Chemistry Department chairman.)
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide students with an increased understanding of impact to the global environment (atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere) fromhuman activities, including those due to the appropriation of land for food, housing,materials and transportation, and the use of energy. The course requires engineering students to consider the environmental impacts of engineering choices, in addition to performance and cost, whenmaking design decisions. (prereq: junior standing)
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with the basic scientific concepts in physics, chemistry, materials science and biology that are critical to understanding nanoscale science and nanotechnology. The significance of quantum, electrical, physical andmagnetic properties at the nanoscale will be contrasted with these properties at themacro- andmicroscale. The tools used tomanipulate atoms,molecules, andmaterials and the synthetic strategies for producing nanoscalematerials and devices will be discussed. Current applications of nanoscale science and nanotechnology will be highlighted with each physical, chemical, biological andmaterialsbased concept explored. (prereq: CH-200,MA-136, PH-110, PH-230)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of geology and geophysics. It provides a description of howmodern science can be used to probe the interior of the Earth, and how volcanoes, earthquakes and glaciers have changed and are changing the face of the Earth. A field trip to the Northern Kettle Morraine to study glacial features is included. (prereq: junior standing)
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3.00 Credits
This subject introduces the student to the physical study of the ocean and its basin. Specific topics include: the nature of the ocean bottomand its relation to continental drift; ocean currents, causes, locations, characteristics and effects on landmasses; and ocean wave mechanics, physics of sea water, acoustical properties of the ocean and the instruments and techniques used tomeasure ocean properties. Also studied is the interaction between warm watermasses and the atmosphere, which acts as a heat engine, causing energy interchanges which producemuch of the Earth's weather. A detailed exploration ismade of the potential of the ocean to supply large amounts of energy fromitsmechanical, electrical, thermal and chemical resources. The course includes a visit to theMilwaukeeMaritime Center. (prereq: junior standing)
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