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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the laws of thermodynamics and other thermodynamic concepts including entropy, free energy, equilibrium, and fluctuations as well as their pivotal role in physics and other scientific disciplines. Topics in statistical mechanics will be covered including partition functions, ensembles, kinetic theory, and phase transitions. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite:
[[PHY-203]] and [[MTH-211]].
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3.00 Credits
Employs advanced mathematical tools to study applications in complex mechanical systems. It offers an advanced differential reformulation of Newton's laws to study dynamical systems in multiple dimensions, conservative force fields, damped and driven oscillations, two-body problem, central forces and planetary motion, and the rotational dynamics of rigid bodies. Additionally, the course delivers a thorough grounding on the calculus of variations, Lagrange's formalism and Hamiltonian mechanics, all being the essential foundations for the development of modern physics (relativity, quantum mechanics, and quantum field theory). Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite:
[[PHY-202]] and [[MTH-211]].
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an intermediate level of Quantum Mechanics using the abstract formulation of linear vector spaces in the Dirac formalism. Topics covered include: spin, addition of angular momentum, scattering and bound particles, the harmonic oscillator, two-body problem and central potential wells in 3D, H-atom and H-like atoms, time-independent perturbation theory, identical particles and the He-atom. In addition to the foundations of Quantum Mechanics, the course offers a selection of advanced and modern topics like entanglement and quantum teleportation. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite:
[[PHY-203]], [[CHM-115]], [[MTH-211]], and [[MTH-212]].
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover different aspects of imaging important to medicine and biomedicine including optical microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, magnetic resonance, ultrasound X-ray, nuclear radiation, microwave and electro-/magneto-encephalographic techniques as well as image processing. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Click here for course fee.
Prerequisite:
[[PHY-201]] & [[PHY-202]] or [[PHY-171]] & [[PHY-174]], [[MTH-112]].
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3.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of the important physical principles governing the behavior of cells and macromolecules. Upper-level mathematics that are useful to understand these phenomena are introduced in a way that is comprehensible to biology majors lacking background beyond basic calculus. In addition to the physical models governing the most ubiquitous molecular and cellular processes, the physics behind the most common experimental techniques used in biology, bioengineering, and biophysics are covered. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Prerequisite:
[[PHY-201]] & [[PHY-202]] or [[PHY-171]] & [[PHY-174]], [[MTH-112]].
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1.00 Credits
Students will plan and execute a research project in the field of physics or at the intersection of physics and another related discipline. Projects can be theoretical, experimental or both and can include the design of unique experiments and simulations. A detailed progress report and presentation are required. Students pursuing a dual degree or double major may be eligible to combine this project with the capstone project of another program (subject to the approval of their advisors in both programs). Click here for course fee.
Prerequisite:
Senior standing in Physics
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2.00 Credits
Students will plan and execute a research project in the field of physics or at the intersection of physics and another related discipline. This is a continuation of PHY 391. A professional paper and progress report are required. Students will present the results of their work in an open-forum. Students pursuing a dual degree or double major may be eligible to combine this project with the capstone project of another program (subject to the approval of their advisors in both programs). Click here for course fee.
Prerequisite:
[[PHY-391]]
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent study and research for advanced students in the field of physics under the direction of a staff member. A research paper at a level significantly beyond a term paper is required.
Prerequisite:
Senior standing and approval of the department chairperson.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent study and research for advanced students in the field of physics under the direction of a staff member. A research paper at a level significantly beyond a term paper is required.
Prerequisite:
Senior standing and approval of the department chairperson.
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1.00 Credits
Selected topics in the field of physics. These may include one or more of the following: astronomy; geophysics; biophysics; nuclear power and waste; relativity; quantum mechanics; semi-conductors; cryogenics; health physics. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite:
Varies with topic studied.
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