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3.00 Credits
Basic methods of classical and quantum statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and transport theory. Prerequisite: Physics 217 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Origins of quantum theory, wave packets, and uncertainty relations, Schroedinger's equation in one dimension; step potentials and harmonic oscillators; eigenfunctions and eigenvalues; Schroedinger's equation in three dimensions; the hydrogen atom; symmetry; spin and the periodic table; approximation methods for time independent problems; quantum statistics. Prerequisite: Math 217, Physics 217, Physics 421, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Crystal structures, binding energies, thermal properties, dielectrics, magnetism, free electron theory of metals, band theory, semiconductors, defects in solids. Prerequisite: Physics 471.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the standard model of particle physics, including symmetries, conservation laws, the weak interaction, the strong interaction, quark confinement, and some more exotic ideas such as grand unified theories. Prerequisite: Physics 471.
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3.00 Credits
This is the first of a four-semester sequence in astrophysics, with two semesters of classical astrophysics of stars and stellar systems, followed by two semesters of high-energy astrophysics of cosmic rays, radio, X-ray and gamma-ray astronomies. Each of these is a self-contained course and may be attended by advanced undergraduates and graduate students. In the first semester we discuss observations of stars; stellar populations; physical processes in stars; birth, evolutions, and death of stars; energy generation; nucleosynthesis; variable stars; supernovae; collapsed objects; solar neutrinos; helioseismology; and selected topics in galactic astrophysics, cosmology, and exobiology. Additional reading assignments for students registered for Physics 576. Prerequisites: Physics 411, Physics 421, and Physics 463, or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Quantum mechanics of finite and infinite systems of protons and neutrons. Interaction between nucleons. Independent-particle model of nuclei and shell structure. Contrast with atomic shell model. Isospin symmetry. Information from weakly and strongly interacting probes of nuclei. Nuclear decay properties and some historical context. Many-particle description of nuclear systems. Single-particle vs. collective phenomena. Properties of excited states. Bulk properties of nuclei. Nuclear and neutron matter. Role of different energy scales in determining nuclear properties: influence of long-range, short-range, and medium-induced interactions. Pairing correlations in nuclear systems. Relevance of nuclear phenomena and experiments for astrosphysics and particle physics. Prerequisites: Physics 318 or Physics 471, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to general relativity. The goal is to illustrate important features of general relativity without the full-blown mathematics of Einstein's equations by restricting attention to spherically symmetric space times. Topics include: principle of equivalence; curved spacetime; spherical stars and black holes; the Big Bang model, observational cosmology. Prerequisite: Physics 411 or permission of instructor.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Prerequisites: junior standing, an average grade of B or better, and permission of the chair of the Undergraduate Studies Committee. Program and credit to be determined;
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3.00 Credits
We seek to understand the mind-brain by integrating findings from several of the cognitive sciences, including philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, anthropology, and artificial intelligence. This course considers multiple perspectives on such topics as mental imagery, concepts, rationality, consciousness, emotion, language, thought, memory, attention, and machine intelligence. Prerequisite: completion of at least one of the following courses: Psych 100B, Phil 120F, Phil 125C, Biol 296A, MBB 120A, or Ling 170D.
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3.00 Credits
Understanding the mind-brain involves orchestrating a variety of conceptual tools and modes of inquiry from the cognitive sciences. This course offers a hands-on introduction to a variety of research tactics used in the behavioral and biological sciences and emphasizes the advantages of combining them. For example, neuroimaging can enhance the interpretation of experiments by cognitive psychologists, and modeling can be used to simulate and understand the effects of brain lesions. Prerequisite: completion of at least one of the following courses: Psych 100B, Phil 120F, Phil 125C, Biol 296A, MBB 120, or Ling 170D.
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