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3.00 Credits
This course covers the theory and methodology of the most common computational methods used in modern physics. Topics typically include the statistics of data analysis, techniques of linear and nonlinear fitting, discrete Fourier analysis, eigenvalues and linear systems, signal processing, numerical solutions of differential equations, numerical integration, and symbolic computing. Additional topics may include complex analysis, finite element modeling, and control theory. Students learn to solve problems with software such as MatLab and Maple. Prerequisite: PHYS 285. ( Offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
Particle dynamics and energy, potential functions, oscillations, central forces, dynamics of systems and conservation laws, rigid bodies, rotating coordinate systems, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods are explored in this course. Prerequisites: PHYS 160 and MATH 131 Calculus II. (Offered alternate years)
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3.00 Credits
This course develops quantum mechanics, primarily in the Schr dinger picture. Topics include the solutions of the Schr dinger equation for simple potentials, measurement theory and operator methods, angular momentum, quantum statistics, perturbation theory and other approximate methods. Applications to such systems as atoms, molecules, nuclei, and solids are considered. Prerequisite: PHYS 270. ( Offered alternate years)
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students examine the vector calculus treatment of electric and magnetic fields in both free space and in dielectric and magnetic materials. Scalar and vector potentials, Laplace's equation, and Maxwell's equations are treated. Prerequisites: PHYS 160 and MAT H 13 1 Calculu s II. (Offered alternate years)
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3.00 Credits
A survey of optics that includes geometrical optics, the usual topics of physical optics such as interference and diffraction, and lasers. Prerequisites: PHYS 160 and MATH 131 Calculus II. (Offered alternate years)
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the ideas and some of the consequences of Einstein's special and general theories of relativity. Topics include postulates of special relativity, paradoxes in special relativity, geometry of Minkowski space, geometry of curved spacetime, geodesics, exact solutions of the field equations, tests of general relativity, gravitational waves, black holes, and cosmology. Prerequisites: PHYS 270 and PHYS 285. (Offered alternate years)
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3.00 Credits
This course reviews the laws of thermodynamics, their basis in statistical mechanics, and their application to systems of physical interest. Typical applications include magnetism, ideal gases, blackbody radiation, Bose-Einstein condensation, chemical and nuclear reactions, neutron stars, blackholes, and phase transitions. Prerequisites: PHYS 160 and MATH 131 Calculus II. (Offered alternate years)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines current major lines of development in the understanding of physics. Typical examples include neutrino astronomy, superconductivity, superstrings and other attempts at unification, phase transitions, the early universe, and chaotic dynamics. Prerequisites: PHYS 270 and two 300 level physics courses or permission of the instructor. ( Offered alternate years)
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0.50 Credits
This laboratory course offers a series of experiments for students in 200 or 300 level physics courses. Whenever possible the experiments assigned are related to the field of physics being studied in the corresponding 200 or 300 level courses. PHYS 381 and PHYS 382 together may be substituted for PHYS 383. ( 0.5 credit; offered occasionally)
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0.50 Credits
This laboratory course offers a series of experiments for students in 200 or 300 level physics courses similar to PHYS 381 but at a higher level. PHYS 381 and PHYS 382 together may be substituted for PHYS 383. ( 0.5 credit; offered occasionally)
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