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Renormalization group, non-abelian gauge theory, the Standard Model, selected topics in Quantum Field Theory.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
The physical principles and mathematical formulation of statistical physics, with emphasis on applications in thermodynamics, condensed matter, physical chemistry and astrophysics. Topics that will be discussed include bose-einstein condensation, degenerate fermi systems, phase-transitions, and basics of kinetic theory. Students will be asked to participate in class discussion of challenging problems taken from past departmental generals exams (prelims).
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Special Relativity, Curvature, Einstein Equatrons, Classic Tests of General Relativity,Black Holes, FWR Cosmology.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
The first half covers metals, phonons, diffraction and scattering, Bloch theorem, tight-binding approximation, and Boltzmann equation approach. The second half focuses on the topics Quantum Hall Effect, Magnetism, and Superconductivity. Related materials and techniques such as Hartree-Fock equation, Slater determinants, Ginzburg-Landau theory and operator techniques.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
An overview of modern elementary particle physics and the Standard Model. Specific topics include: weak decays, W and Z physics, deep inelastic scattering, CP violation, neutrino oscillations, Higgs searches, with an emphasis on areas of current interest. Course also covers concepts in experimental tools and techniques.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Course introduces and present ongoing theoretical investigations of new research topics in condensed matter physics: topological insulators and Chern numbers, topological superconductors, the fractional quantum Hall effect and non-abelian statistics, as well as new high-temperature superconductors. The techniques needed to deal with such systems, such as Chern numbers, topological band theory, Berry phases, conformal field theory, Chern-Simons theory, t-J models, Gutzwiller wavefunctions, Hubbard models, are explained.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Superstring effective actions, D-branes, black holes, gauge/string correspondence.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
An attempt to bring principles of physics to bear on the most complex systems of all: biological systems. Course begins with a discussion of whether physics can tell us if something is, in fact, alive, then considers the physical principles that govern the constituent molecules of biological systems-and their emergent properties. From DNA and proteins, course moves on to evolution and how it is physically possible for a species to genetically adapt to its environment quickly enough to survive. Finally, how the conscious mind can emerge from a network is considered.
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The second semester of a survey of fundamental concepts in cosmology, designed for students who have taken a basic introduction (Physics 563, Astro 522, Astro 401 or equivalent). Course spans the leading issues in contemporary cosmology including inflation, the cyclic universe, baryogenesis, dark matter and dark energy, emphasizes the connections between cosmology and particle/string physics, and discusses the origin and evolution of inhomogeneities, their effects on the cosmic microwave background and large scale structure.
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
The class will provide an introduction to Polish poetry, together with developing students' vocabulary and conversation skills. Its goal is to expand students' literary knowledge as well as language abilities. The course will be conducted in Polish and English, with the readings mostly in Polish. Responses written in Polish will aim to augment the reading with active production in the language.
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