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3.00 Credits
Develops thermodynamics from a microscopic point of view and then relates this microscopic view to macroscopic parameters through statistical methods. Prerequisites: Physics 213, Mathematics 323.
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3.00 Credits
Investigation of the interaction of light with matter, physical optics, Fourier optics, and lasers. Two and one-half hours lecture, two hours lab every other week. Prerequisites: Physics 211, Mathematics 324.
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3.00 Credits
Examines a variety of mathematical methods and their application in the solution of physics problems. Covers vector and function spaces, special functions such as Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials, curvilinear coordi- nates, Laplace and Fourier transforms, partial differential equations, and functions of complex variables. Prerequisites: Physics 213, Mathematics 324.
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4.00 Credits
Examines topics in nuclear physics: radioactivity, atomic masses, nuclear reactions, nuclear models, neutron physics, and nuclear fission. Also topics in solid state physics: classical and quantum free electron models, crystal and reciprocal lattice vectors, energy bands in solids, metals, semiconductors, and superconductors. Three and one-half hours lecture, two hours lab every other week. Prerequisites: Physics 213, Mathematics 324.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces Schroedinger and Heisenberg formulations of quantum theory, with applications to quantum optics. Prerequisites: Physics 433, Mathematics 324.
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2.00 Credits
Introduces advanced measurement techniques employed in experimental physics research. Emphasis on the entire experimental process including literature search, experiment construction, data acquisition, data and error analysis, and technical writing for publication. Prerequisite: Physics 214.
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1.00 Credits
Presentations on timely topics in physics given by students and faculty. Presentations include student research, faculty research, or results of library searches on topics of interest. Students signing up for this course will be required to give a talk. Fall.
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2.00 Credits
Presentations on timely topics in physics given by students and faculty. Presentations include student research, faculty research, or results on library searches on topics of interest. Students signing up for this course will be required to give a talk and write a paper on their research. Senior physics majors also be required to complete the Major Field Test in physics. Spring.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Advanced special topics in physics and/or technology that are not offered regularly. Offered depending on interest or demand. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
Provides off-campus research experience for physics majors. Prerequisites: Junior standing, permission of instructor and department chair.
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