Physics

PHYS-200 : Modern Physics

Introduction to quantum physics and relativity. Includes discussion of Schrodinger equation and its application to atomic and molecular spectra, a brief introduction to lasers, solid state, nuclear physics, elementary particles. This course covers the same materials as PHYS-190, 191, however, additional assignments are given to graduate students.

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PHYS-201 : Modern Physics

Introduction to quantum physics and relativity. Includes discussion of Schrodinger equation and its application to atomic and molecular spectra, a brief introduction to lasers, solid state, nuclear physics ,elementary particles. This course covers the same materials as PHYS-190, 191, however, additional assignments are given to graduate students.

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PHYS-202 : Optics

Explores refraction, optical instruments, interference, diffraction ,and polarization.

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PHYS-203 : Thermodynamics

Introduces the laws of thermodynamics and applications, along with kinetic theory and statistical mechanics.

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PHYS-204 : Electricity and Magnetism

One-year intermediate level course which covers electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric circuits, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves.

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PHYS-204 : Electricity and Magnetism

One-year intermediate level course which covers electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric circuits, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves.

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PHYS-205 : Electricity and Magnetism

One-year intermediate level course which covers electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric circuits, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves..

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PHYS-205 : Electricity and Magnetism

One-year intermediate level course which covers electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric circuits, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves..

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PHYS-208 : Physical Mechanics

This one-year course examines particle and rigid body dynamics, central forces, vector analysis, oscillatory motion, and Lagrangian mechanics.

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PHYS-209 : Physical Mechanics

This one-year course examines particle and rigid body dynamics, central forces, vector analysis, oscillatory motion, and Lagrangian mechanics.

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PHYS-210 : Classical Mechanics I

Study of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, variational methods, central force problems, rigid body motion, small oscillations and canonical transformations.

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PHYS-211 : Classical Mechanics II

Study of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, variational methods, central force problems, rigid body motion, small oscillations and canonical transformations.

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PHYS-214 : Electromagnetic Theory

Electrostatics, magnetostatics, Maxwell equations, electromagnetic waves, waveguides, radiation scattering and diffraction, special theory of relativity, radiation by moving charges.

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PHYS-214 : Electromagnetic Theory

Electrostatics, magnetostatics, Maxwell equations, electromagnetic waves, waveguides, radiation scattering and diffraction, special theory of relativity, radiation by moving charges.

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Prerequisites

PHYS-178, 179 orPHYS-204/205.

PHYS-215 : Electromagnetic Theory II

Electrostatics, magnetostatics, Maxwell equations, electromagnetic waves, waveguides, radiation scattering and diffraction, special theory of relativity, radiation by moving charges.

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PHYS-215 : Electromagnetic Theory II

Electrostatics, magnetostatics, Maxwell equations, electromagnetic waves, waveguides, radiation scattering and diffraction, special theory of relativity, radiation by moving charges.

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Prerequisites

PHYS-178, 179 orPHYS-204/205.

PHYS-216 : Mathematical Methods in Physics

A study of vectors, matrices, tensors, linear transformations, complex variables, Fourier series, orthogonal functions, partial differential equations of physics, Fourier and Laplace transforms.

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PHYS-216 : Mathematical Methods in Physics I

This course is designed to provide the mathematical skills needed by physics students to de well in their career. It consists of training topics in linear algebra and functional analysis such as transformation in linear vector space and matrix theory, Hilbert space and complete sets of orthogonal functions, etc.

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PHYS-216 : Mathematical Methods in Physics

A study of vectors, matrices, tensors, linear transformations, complex variables, Fourier series, orthogonal functions, partial differential equations of physics, Fourier and Laplace transforms.

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PHYS-217 : Mathematical Methods in Physics II

A study of vectors, matrices, tensors, linear transformations, complex variables, Fourier series, orthogonal functions, partial differential equations of physics, Fourier and Laplace transforms.

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PHYS-217 : Mathematical Methods in Physics II

A study of vectors, matrices, tensors, linear transformations, complex variables, Fourier series, orthogonal functions, partial differential equations of physics, Fourier and Laplace transforms.

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PHYS-218 : Advanced Laboratory

Experimental projects in spectroscopy, electronics, nuclear physics, low temperature and Solid- State Physics.

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PHYS-219 : Advanced Laboratory

Experimental projects in spectroscopy, electronics, nuclear physics, low temperature and Solid- State Physics.

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PHYS-219 : Advanced Laboratory

Experimental projects in spectroscopy, electronics, nuclear physics, low temperature and Solid- State Physics.

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PHYS-220 : Quantum Mechanics I

A study of wave and matrix mechanics, angular momentum, perturbation theory, scattering theory, and applications. Physics.

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PHYS-221 : Quantum Mechanics II

A study of wave and matrix mechanics, angular momentum, perturbation theory, scattering theory, and applications.

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PHYS-222 : Statistical Mechanics

Ensemble theory, classical and quantum statistics, dense gases and liquids, magnetism, applications in solid state physics, superfluids, superconductivity, kinetic theories, special topics.

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PHYS-222 : Statistical Mechanics

Ensemble theory, classical and quantum statistics, dense gases and liquids, magnetism, applications in solid state physics, superfluids, superconductivity, kinetic theories, special topics.

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PHYS-223 : Statistical Mechanics

Ensemble theory, classical and quantum statistics, dense gases and liquids, magnetism, applications in solid state physics, superfluids, superconductivity, kinetic theories, special topics.

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PHYS-223 : Statistical Mechanics

Ensemble theory, classical and quantum statistics, dense gases and liquids, magnetism, applications in solid state physics, superfluids, superconductivity, kinetic theories, special topics.

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PHYS-226 : Solid State Physics

Crystal lattice, X-ray diffraction, electron in periodic potential, Bloch theorem, band structure, semiconductors, phonons, optical properties, amorphous structures, superconductivity, special topics.

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PHYS-227 : Solid State Physics

Crystal lattice, X-ray diffraction, electron in periodic potential, Bloch theorem, band structure, semiconductors, phonons, optical properties, amorphous structures, superconductivity, special topics.

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PHYS-230 : Current Issues in Physics Education

This course examines issues in teaching physics at the introductory level to a diverse student population. Topics include laboratory experiences, test taking skills, and reading comprehension, as well as physics content.

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PHYS-232 : Advanced Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

This course provides an advanced treatment of fluid-flow phenomena in the atmosphere and will cover nonlinear wave theory and its use in the development and interpretation of the atmosphere. Hydrodynamics instability mechanism, which are in present in atmospheric flow and turbulence, will also be covered.

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PHYS-233 : Advanced Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

This course provides an advanced treatment of fluid-flow phenomena in the atmosphere and will cover nonlinear wave theory and its use in the development and interpretation of the atmosphere. Hydrodynamics instability mechanism, which are in present in atmospheric flow and turbulence, will also be covered.

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PHYS-234 : Introduction to Atmospheric Science

Introductory course designed to provide a comprehensive background in weather, climate, and atmospheric optics. Lectures will stress the understanding and application of basic principles of physics and chemistry for semi-quantitative description of the Earth's atmosphere.

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PHYS-235 : Molecular Simulation

This course will introduce students to the range of methods currently being used to simulate the behavior of matter at the molecular scale. Basic methods for equilibrium Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations will be described, including techniques for generating different ensembles and calculating free energies and phase equilibria. Assignments will involve applying these methods to sample problems. Papers of related work will be discussed.

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PHYS-236 : Electronic Physics

An examination of analog and digital electronics and instrumentation. Consists of two one-hour lectures and a two-hour laboratory.

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PHYS-237 : Electronic Physics

An examination of analog and digital electronics and instrumentation. Consists of two one-hour lectures and a two-hour laboratory.

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PHYS-238 : Theoretical Physics

Special topics of current interest in mathematical physics and in quantum and statistical physics. See page 577 for additional information related to Special Topics courses.

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PHYS-239 : Theoretical Physics

Special topics of current interest in mathematical physics and in quantum and statistical physics. See page 577 for additional information related to Special Topics courses.

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PHYS-250 : Atmospheric Physics

Atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, cloud and radiative processes and chemical cycles. Cloud physics and formation, energy balance, and the impact on global climate. Elementary dynamics with applications to the earth and planetary atmospheres.

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PHYS-251 : Atmospheric Physics

Atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, cloud and radiative processes and chemical cycles. Cloud physics and formation, energy balance, and the impact on global climate. Elementary dynamics with applications to the earth and planetary atmospheres.

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PHYS-252 : Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere

Elements of radiative transfer as applied to the upper and lower atmospheres and ocean surface. Both passive and active remote sensing methods are discussed. Satellite technology and applications to the understanding of the Earth and extraterrestrial atmospheres will be discussed.

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PHYS-253 : Atmospheric Radiation

Application of radiative transfer theory to problems in planetary atmospheres, with primary emphasis on the Earth's atmosphere; principles of atomic and molecular spectroscopy; infrared band representation; absorption and emissions of atmospheric gases; radiation flux and flux divergence computations; radiative transfer and fluid motions; additional application such as greenhouse effect ,inversion methods and climate models.

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PHYS-254 : Current Topics in Atmospheric Physics

Atmospheric Thermodynamics, hydrostatics, cloud and radiative processes, and chemical cycles. Cloud physics and formation, energy balance, and the impact on global climate. Elementary dynamics with applications to the Earth and planetary atmospheres.

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PHYS-266 : Advanced Mathematical Methods in Physics

A selection of group theory, calculus of variations, integral equations, differential geometry, homotopy, homology, cohomology, K-theory and other topics with applications to physics.

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PHYS-267 : Advanced Mathematical Methods in Physics

A selection of group theory, calculus of variations, integral equations, differential geometry, homotopy, homology, cohomology,K-theory and other topics with applications to physics.

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PHYS-276 : Advanced Topics in Quantum Mechanics

Quantum radiation theory, relativistic quantum theory, and covariant perturbation theory.

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PHYS-277 : Advanced Topics in Quantum Mechanics

Quantum radiation theory, relativistic quantum theory, and covariant perturbation theory. For General Seminar classes and Special Topics classes below, see page 577 for additional information related to Special Topics courses.