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3.00 Credits
Introductory solid state physics with emphasis on the properties of electrons in crystals; crystal structure, crystal diffraction, reciprocal lattice, lattice vibrations and phonons, free electron theory, energy bands in solids, semiconductors. Prereq: PHY 520, or consent of instructor. Engineering standing required for EE 524. (Same as EE 524.)
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3.00 Credits
Optical, magnetic, and transport properties of metals, semiconductors, superconductors, and dielectrics; cooperative phenomena and phase transitions. Prereq: PHY 524 or consent of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
An advanced laboratory course covering topics in atomic, solid state, and nuclear physics, geometrical and wave optics, and principles and techniques of spectroscopy. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credits. Prereq: PHY 335, PHY 361.
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of common radiation hazards encountered in medicine, research, industry, and the environment. Regulations and procedures for the safe use of ionizing and nonionizing radiations. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two and one-half hours. Prereq: PHY/RM 472G or consent of instructor. (Same as RM/RAS 545.)
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3.00 Credits
The uses and dosimetric aspects of radiation in medicine will be analyzed, including many basic applications in the fields of diagnostic radiology physics, therapy physics, and nuclear medical physics. Prereq or concur: RM/PHY 472G or consent of instructor. (Same as RM/RAS 546.)
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of introductory quantum mechanics with application to atomic systems. Topics include angular momentum, perturbation theory, variational principles, interaction of radiation with matter, atomic spectra and the Zeeman and Stark effects. Prereq: PHY 520.
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3.00 Credits
Topics covered include nuclear systematics, the nucleon-nucleon-interaction, nuclear models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, fission and fusion. Prereq: PHY 520.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to elementary particle physics. Topics include: particle interactions and families, the quark model, symmetrics and conservation laws, particle reactions and decays, quark dynamics, and elements of quantumchrodynamics and electroweak interactions. Prereq: PHY 520.
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3.00 Credits
Basic principles of laser action, atomic transitions; population inversion; two-and three-level systems; optical resonators; pumping methods; applications. Prereq: EE 360, EE 468G, or PHY 417G, or consent of instructor. (Same as EE 567.)
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1.00 Credits
A seminar course for teaching assistants focused on developing the art and science of teaching physics. Journal articles, books and other texts will be studied to serve as sources of discussion about the teaching and learning activities in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
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