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PHYS
1001W
- Energy and the Environment
(PHYS, ENV, WI)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1 yr high school algebra; fall, spring, every year)
Fundamental principles governing physical world in context of energy/environment. Lab.
PHYS
1011
- Physical World
(3.0 cr; Prereq-1 yr high school algebra; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Fundamental laws and principles governing the physical world, discussed in the context in which encountered in modern science and technology.
PHYS
1101W
- Introductory College Physics I
(PHYS, WI)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-High school algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry; primarily for students interested in technical areas; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Fundamental principles of physics in the context of everyday world. Use of kinematics/dynamics principles and quantitative/qualitative problem solving techniques to understand natural phenomena. Lecture, recitation, lab.
PHYS
1102W
- Introductory College Physics II
(PHYS, WI)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1101W or 1107; spring, every year)
Fundamental principles of physics in context of everyday world. Use of conservation principles and quantitative/qualitative problem solving techniques to understand natural phenomena. Lecture, recitation, lab.
PHYS
1107
- Introductory Physics Online I
(4.0 cr; Prereq-High school algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry; fall, spring, every year)
Principles of physics in context of everyday world. Use of kinematics/dynamics principles together with quantitative/qualitative problem solving techniques to understand natural phenomena.
PHYS
1108
- Introductory Physics Online II
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1101W or 1107; primarily for students interested in technical areas; fall, spring, every year)
Fundamental principles of physics in context of everyday world. Use of conservation principles and quantitative/qualitative problem solving techniques to understand natural phenomena. Lecture content, recitation, lab.
PHYS
1201W
- Introductory Physics for Biology and Pre-medicine I
(PHYS, WI)
(5.0 cr; =[PHYS 1501V, PHYS 1301W, PHYS 1401V]; Prereq-[High school or college calculus], trigonometry, algebra; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Fundamental principles of physics. Description of motion, forces, conservation principles, structure of matter. Applications to mechanical systems, including fluids, waves, heat. Lab.
PHYS
1202W
- Introductory Physics for Biology and Pre-medicine II
(PHYS, WI)
(5.0 cr; =[PHYS 1302W, PHYS 1402V]; Prereq-1201W; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Fundamental principles of physics. Motion, forces, conservation principles, structure of matter. Applications to electromagnetic phenomena, including optics, atomic structure. Lab.
PHYS
1301W
- Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I
(PHYS, WI)
(4.0 cr; =[PHYS 1501V, PHYS 1201W, PHYS 1401V]; Prereq-& Math 1271 or & Math 1371 or & Math 1571; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Use of fundamental principles to solve quantitative problems. Motion, forces, conservation principles, structure of matter. Applications to mechanical systems.
PHYS
1302W
- Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II
(PHYS, WI)
(4.0 cr; =[PHYS 1202W, PHYS 1402V]; Prereq-1301W, & Math 1272 or Math 1372 or Math 1572; fall, spring, every year)
Use of fundamental principles to solve quantitative problems. Motion, forces, conservation principles, fields, structure of matter. Applications to electromagnetic phenomena.
PHYS
1401V
- Honors Physics I
(PHYS, WI)
(4.0 cr; =[PHYS 1501V, PHYS 1301W, PHYS 1201W]; Prereq-honors student and permission of University Honors Program; A-F only, fall, every year)
Comprehensive, calculus-level general physics. Emphasizes use of fundamental principles to solve quantitative problems. Description of motion, forces, conservation principles. Structure of matter, with applications to mechanical systems.
PHYS
1402V
- Honors Physics II
(PHYS, WI)
(4.0 cr; =[PHYS 1302W, PHYS 1202W]; Prereq-1401V, honors student or permission of University Honors Program; A-F only, spring, every year)
Fundamental principles to solve quantitative problems. Description of motion, forces, conservation principles, fields. Structure of matter, with applications to electro-magnetic phenomena.
PHYS
1501V
- Honors Introduction to Mechanics
(PHYS, WI)
(4.0 cr; =[PHYS 1301W, PHYS 1201W, PHYS 1401V]; Prereq-One year of high school physics, one year of college-level calculus (or a grade of 5 on the BC-level AP calculus exam), Honors, permission of UHP; A-F only, fall, every year)
Principles of mechanics for those with full year of calculus/equivalent of one year of high-school physics. Introduction to kinematics, forces, momentum/energy, conservation laws, angular momentum, rigid body motion, gravity, simple harmonic motion, waves.
PHYS
1502V
- Honors Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism
(PHYS, WI)
(4.0 cr; =[PHYS 1302W, PHYS 1202W, PHYS 1402V]; Prereq-1501V, honors; A-F only, spring, every year)
Principles of electricity/magnetism for those with full year of calculus/equivalent of one year of high-school physics. Introduction to electrostatics, magnetostatics, electrodynamics, electric/magnetic properties of materials, circuits, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves.
Effective: Spring 2014
PHYS
1901
- Freshman Seminar: Environment
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-freshman; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, offered periodically)
Topics vary. See Class Schedule.
PHYS
1904
- Freshman Seminar: International PerspectiveFresh Sem-Int'l Persp
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-freshman; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, offered periodically)
Topics vary. See Class Schedule.
PHYS
1905
- Freshman Seminar
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Fr; fall, spring, every year)
Topics vary. See Class Schedule.
PHYS
1910W
- Freshman Seminar: Writing Intensive
(WI)
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-freshman; fall, every year)
Topics vary. See Class Schedule.
PHYS
2201
- Introductory Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[1302W or 1402V], [&MATH 1272 or MATH 1372 or MATH 1572H]; fall, every year)
Thermodynamics, its underlying statistical nature.
PHYS
2303
- Physics III: Physics of Matter
(4.0 cr; =[PHYS 2503, PHYS 2403H]; Prereq-1302, [MATH 1272 or MATH 1372 or MATH 1572H], [MatSci or EE] student; spring, every year)
Thermodynamics, mechanical/electromagnetic waves, optics, quantum theory. Applications of quantum nature of solids.
PHYS
2311
- Modern Physics
(4.0 cr; Prereq-[1302 or 1402], Chem 1022, Math 2243; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Broad overview of physical concepts developed in twentieth century. Special relativity, wave-particle duality, Schrodinger equation, Bohr atom, hydrogen atom in wave mechanics, many-electron atoms, x-rays, nuclear structure, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, statistical physics.
PHYS
2403H
- Honors Physics III
(4.0 cr; =[PHYS 2303, PHYS 2503]; Prereq-1402V, honors student and permission of University Honors Program; A-F only, fall, every year)
Third semester of comprehensive calculus-level general physics. Emphasizes use of fundamental principles to solve quantitative problems. Applications to 20th-century physics such as classical/quantum mechanical waves, optics, special relativity, and atomic structure of materials.
PHYS
2503
- Physics III: Intro to Waves, Optics, and Special Relativity
(4.0 cr; =[PHYS 2303, PHYS 2403H]; Prereq-1302W, [MATH 1272 or MATH 1372 or MATH 1572H]; fall, every year)
Third semester of introductory physics. Mechanical/electromagnetic waves, optics, special relativity.
PHYS
2601
- Quantum Physics
(4.0 cr; Prereq-[2403H or 2503], [& Math 2243 or Math 2373 or Math 2574H]; spring, every year)
Introduction to quantum mechanics. Applications to atomic, molecular, condensed-matter, nuclear, elementary-particle, and statistical physics. Associated lab is 2605.
PHYS
2605
- Quantum Physics Laboratory
(3.0 cr; Prereq-& 2601; spring, every year)
Laboratory experiments in atomic, solid state, and nuclear physics offered in conjunction with 2601.
PHYS
3022
- Introduction to Cosmology
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2601; fall, even years)
Large-scale structure and history of universe. Dark matter, cosmic microwave background. Newtonian/relativistic world models. Physics of early universe. Cosmological tests.
PHYS
3071W
- Laboratory-Based Physics for Teachers
(PHYS, WI)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-College algebra; no credit for CSE students; fall, spring, every year)
Laboratory-based introductory physics. Topics selected to apply to elementary school curriculum: earth's motion, properties of matter, heat/temperature, kinematics, electric current.
PHYS
3993
- Directed Studies
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-#, dept consent; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Directed study in Physics in areas arranged by the student and a faculty member.
PHYS
3994
- Directed Research
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-#, %; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Independent, directed study in physics in areas arranged by the student and a faculty member.
PHYS
4001
- Analytical Mechanics
(4.0 cr; Prereq-[2303 or 2601 or Chem 3501 or Chem 3502], two sems soph math; fall, every year)
Analytic Newtonian mechanics. Mathematics beyond prerequisites developed as required.
PHYS
4002
- Electricity and Magnetism
(4.0 cr; Prereq-[2303 or 2601 or Chem 3501 or Chem 3502], two sems soph math; spring, every year)
Classical theory of electromagnetic fields using vector algebra and vector calculus.
PHYS
4041
- Computational Methods in the Physical Sciences
(4.0 cr; =[01838]; Prereq-Upper div or grad student or #; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Introduction to using computer programs to solve problems in physical sciences. Selected numerical methods, mapping problems onto computational algorithms. Arranged lab.
PHYS
4051
- Methods of Experimental Physics I
(5.0 cr; Prereq-2605 or equiv lab experience or #; fall, every year)
Contemporary experimental techniques. Introduction to modern analog and digital electronics from an experimental viewpoint. Use of computers for data acquisition and experimental control. Statistics of data analysis.
PHYS
4052W
- Methods of Experimental Physics II
(WI)
(5.0 cr; Prereq-4051; spring, every year)
Second semester of laboratory sequence. Contemporary experimental techniques illustrated by experiments with data analysis. Students design and execute an experimental project. Lectures on specialized topics of professional concern.
PHYS
4071
- Concepts in Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2201, 2303)
Overview of physics with emphasis on 20th-century developments. Primarily for secondary teachers and science majors wishing to understand the conceptual connections within physics.
PHYS
4101
- Quantum Mechanics
(4.0 cr; Prereq-[2303 or 2601 or Chem 3502], two sems soph math; fall, every year)
Mathematical techniques of quantum mechanics. Schrodinger Equation and simple applications. General structure of wave mechanics. Operator methods, perturbation theory, radiation from atoms.
PHYS
4121W
- History of 20th-Century Physics
(WI)
(3.0 cr; =[HSCI 4121W]; Prereq-general physics or #; fall, spring, every year)
Experimental and theoretical discoveries in 20th-century physics (birth of modern physics, special theory of relativity, old and new quantum theories, nuclear physics to WWII) within the context of concurrent educational, institutional, and political developments in Europe and the United States.
PHYS
4201
- Statistical and Thermal Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2601; fall, every year)
Principles of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Selected applications such as kinetic theory, transport theory, and phase transitions.
PHYS
4211
- Introduction to Solid-State Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-4101, 4201; spring, every year)
A modern presentation of the properties of solids. Topics include vibrational and electronic properties of solids; diffraction of waves in solids and electron band structure. Other possible topics include optical properties, magnetic phenomena, and superconductivity.
PHYS
4303
- Electrodynamics and Waves
(3.0 cr; Prereq-4001, 4002; fall, spring, every year)
Analytical mechanics. Electricity/magnetism, including mechanical/electromagnetic wave phenomena. Physical/geometrical optics.
PHYS
4501
- Experimental Project
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 5.0 cr]; Prereq-4052, #; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Research project in physics area of contemporary interest. Project must be approved by faculty coordinator before registration.
PHYS
4511
- Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-4101; spring, every year)
Fundamental particles and Standard Model. Symmetries/quarks, models of nuclei, interactions between particles/nuclei, tests of conservation laws, fission/fusion.
PHYS
4611
- Introduction to Space Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[4001, 4002] or equiv or #; fall, odd years)
Dynamics of charged particles/plasmas in space. Physics of the Sun and solar wind. Solar/galactic cosmic rays. Interactions of solar wind with planetary magnetospheres. Dynamics of Magnetosphere. Formation of the aurora. Physics of radiation belts.
PHYS
4621
- Introduction to Plasma Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[4001, 4002] or equiv or #; fall, odd years)
Basic properties of collisionless, magnetized plasmas, single particle motion, plasmas as fluids, magnetohydrodynamics, waves in plasmas, equilibrium, instabilities, kinetic theory/shocks.
PHYS
4911
- Introduction to Biopolymer Physics
(3.0 cr; =[PHYS 5081]; Prereq-[2303, 2403H, 2503] or Chem 3501 or #; spring, every year)
Introduction to biological and soft condensed matter physics. Emphasizes physical ideas necessary to understand behavior of macromolecules and other biological materials. Elements of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics are presented as needed.
PHYS
4950H
- Senior Thesis
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-#; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Independent project with adviser.
PHYS
4960H
- Honors Seminar
(1.0 cr [max 2.0 cr]; Prereq-Upper div honors, #; OPT No Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Designed to prepare students for senior honors thesis projects and provide guidance in choice of future careers.
PHYS
4993
- Directed Studies
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-#; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Directed study in Physics in areas arranged by student and faculty member.
PHYS
4994
- Directed Research
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-#; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Independent, directed study in physics in areas arranged by student and a faculty member.
PHYS
5001
- Quantum Mechanics I
(4.0 cr; Prereq-4101 or equiv or #; fall, every year)
Schrodinger equation: bound state and scattering problems in one dimension. Spherically symmetric problems in three dimensions, angular momentum, and the hydrogen atom. Approximation methods for stationary states. Time-dependent perturbation theory. Operators and state vectors: general formalism of quantum theory.
PHYS
5002
- Quantum Mechanics II
(4.0 cr; Prereq-5001 or equiv; spring, every year)
Symmetry in quantum mechanics, space-time symmetries and the rotation group, Clebsch-Gordan coefficients and the Wigner-Eckart theorem. Scattering theory. Method of second quantization with elementary applications. Relativistic wave equations including Dirac equation.
PHYS
5011
- Classical Physics I
(4.0 cr; Prereq-4001, 4002 or #; fall, every year)
Classical mechanics: Lagrangian/Hamiltonian mechanics, orbital dynamics, rigid body motion, special relativity.
PHYS
5012
- Classical Physics II
(4.0 cr; Prereq-5011 or #; spring, every year)
Classical electromagnetism: electrostatics, magnetostatics, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, radiation, interaction of charged particles with matter.
PHYS
5022
- Relativity, Cosmology, and the Universe
(4.0 cr; =[AST 5022]; Prereq-2601 or #)
Large-scale structure and history of universe. Introduction to Newtonian and relativistic world models. Physics of early universe. Cosmological tests. Formation of galaxies.
PHYS
5041
- Mathematical Methods for Physics
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2601 or grad student; fall, every year)
Survey of mathematical techniques needed in analysis of physical problems. Emphasizes analytical methods.
PHYS
5042
- Analytical and Numerical Methods of Physics II
(4.0 cr; Prereq-5041 or #)
Survey of mathematical techniques, both analytic and numerical, needed for physics. Application to physical problems.
PHYS
5071
- Physics for High School Teachers: Experimental Foundations and Historical Perspectives
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Gen physics, #; no cr for physics grad or grad physics minor)
In-depth examination of a conceptual theme in physics, its experimental foundations and historical perspectives. Kinematics and dynamics from Aristotle through Einstein; nature of charge and light; energy and thermodynamics; electricity, magnetism, and quantized fields; structure of matter.
PHYS
5072
- Best Practices in College Physics Teaching
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 5.0 cr]; fall, spring, every year)
Pedagogies for introductory physics classes. Topics from educational research/practice as applied to classroom.
PHYS
5081
- Introduction to Biopolymer Physics
(3.0 cr; =[PHYS 4911]; Prereq-working knowledge of [thermodynamics, statistical mechanics])
Introduction to biological and soft condensed matter physics. Emphasizes physical ideas necessary to understand behavior of macromolecules and other biological materials.
PHYS
5201
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[[4101, 4201] or equiv] previous exposure to thermodynamics, introductory statistical physics; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics. General Principles of Statistical Mechanics: Ensembles. Derivation of Thermodynamics from statistical principles. Classical Systems. Quantum Statistical Mechanics: Fundamentals. Photons. Ideal Fermi & Bose Gases. Non-ideal gases. Introduction to Phase Transitions.
PHYS
5401
- Physiological Physics
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1301 or 1401; fall, odd years)
Musculoskeletal system, circulatory system/membrane transport, biological control systems, propagation/action potential in nervous system, biomagnetism, electromagnetism at cellular level.
PHYS
5402
- Radiological Physics
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1302 or 1402; spring, even years)
Signal analysis, medical imaging, medical x-rays, tomography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, MRI, and similar topics.
PHYS
5621
- Introduction to Plasma Physics
(3.0 cr; =[01950]; Prereq-CSE grad student, working knowledge of waves/electromagnetism; fall, offered periodically)
Basic properties of collisionless, magnetized plasmas, single particle motion, plasmas as fluids, magnetohydrodynamics, waves in plasmas, equilibrium, instabilities, kinetic theory/shocks.
PHYS
5701
- Solid-State Physics for Engineers and Scientists
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Grad or advanced undergrad in physics or engineering or the sciences; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Crystal structure and binding; diffraction; phonons; thermal and dielectric properties of insulators; free electron model; band structure;
semiconductors.
PHYS
5702
- Solid State Physics for Engineers and Scientists
(4.0 cr; Prereq-5701 or #)
Diamagnetism and paramagnetism; ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism; optical phenomena; lasers; superconductivity; surface properties; ferroelectricity.
PHYS
5950
- Colloquium Seminar
(1.0 cr; Prereq-[Grad student or advanced undergrad in physics], %; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Colloquium of School of Physics and Astronomy.
PHYS
5970
- Physics Journal Club
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-2601, 2605 or equiv; intended for 2nd-yr grad students in physics; S-N only, fall, spring, every year)
Weekly student-led presentation, discussion, and critical analysis of important papers.
PHYS
5980
- Introduction to Research Seminar
(1.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-Grad or upper div phys major; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Introduction to the research activities of the School of Physics and Astronomy.
PHYS
5993
- Directed Studies
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 15.0 cr]; Prereq-#, %; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Independent, directed study in physics in areas arranged by the student and a faculty member.
PHYS
5994
- Directed Research
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 15.0 cr]; Prereq-Jr, %; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Problems, experimental or theoretical, of special interest to students. Written reports.
PHYS
8001
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5002 or #; fall, every year)
Topics in non-relativistic quantum mechanics; second quantization. Introduction to Diagrammatic and Green's function techniques and to relativistic wave equations. Application of relativistic perturbation theory to particle interactions with electromagnetic field. Invariant interactions of elementary particles.
PHYS
8011
- Quantum Field Theory I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-8001 or #; spring, every year)
Second quantization of relativistic wave equations: canonical quantization of the free scalar and Dirac fields. Fields in interaction: interaction picture. Quantum electrodynamics: quantization of the electromagnetic field, propagators and Feynman rules, tree-level processes. Higher-order processes and renormalization.
PHYS
8012
- Quantum Field Theory II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-8011 or #; fall, every year)
Aspects of general theory of quantized fields, including space-time and discrete transformation properties, the CPT theorem, and the spin-statistics connection. Introduction to functional and path-integral methods. Renormalization group and asymptotic freedom. Semi-classical methods and instantons in gauge theories.
PHYS
8013
- Special Topics in Quantum Field Theory
(3.0 cr; Prereq-8012 or #; spring, odd years)
Includes non-perturbative methods in quantum field theory, supersymmetry, two-dimensional quantum field theories and their applications, lattice simulations of quantum fields, topological quantum field theories, quantum field theory methods applied to condensed matter physics, and string theory.
PHYS
8100
- Seminar: Problems of Physics Teaching and Higher Education
(1.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; spring, every year)
Lectures and informal discussions of courses and curricula, techniques, and materials important in undergraduate physics instruction; relation to general problems of higher education.
PHYS
8161
- Atomic and Molecular Structure
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Level of mathematics associated with BS in physical sciences; A-F only, fall, odd years)
Emphasizes interpretation of quantum numbers and selection rules in terms of symmetry. Experimental data summarized and compared with theoretical predictions.
PHYS
8200
- Seminar: Cosmology and High Energy Astrophysics
(1.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-#; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Current topics in cosmology and high energy astrophysics.
PHYS
8300
- Seminar: Biological and Medical Physics.
(1.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-#; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Current research in biological and medical physics
PHYS
8301
- Symmetry and Its Application to Physical Problems
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5002 or #)
Fundamental invariance principles obeyed by laws of physics. Group theory as tool for using symmetry and invariance to help understand behavior of physical systems. Applications made to atomic, molecular, nuclear, condensed-matter, and elementary particle physics.
PHYS
8311
- Biological Physics of Single Molecules
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[[5201 or Chen 4707], 5011] or #; spring, even years)
Biological molecules, based on statistical mechanics, kinetics, optics, and other physics ideas. Physics of DNA/proteins, their interactions. Force spectroscopy (optical tweezers, atomic force microscopy). Concepts of optical spectroscopy. Single molecule fluorescence/imaging.
PHYS
8312
- Biological Physics of Macroscopic Systems
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[[5201 or CHEN 4707], 5011] or #; spring, odd years)
Macroscopic systems, based on physics such as fluid dynamics, statistical mechanics, non-linear dynamics, and chaos theory. Super-molecular aggregates. Biological physics of the cell. Biological physics of populations/evolution.
PHYS
8333
- FTE: Master's
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
PHYS
8444
- FTE: Doctoral
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
PHYS
8500
- Plan B Project
(4.0 cr; Prereq-#; may be taken once to satisfy Plan B master's project requirement; no cr toward PhD; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Project topic arranged between student and instructor. Written report required.
PHYS
8501
- General Relativity and Cosmology I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5012 or #; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Tensor analysis and differential geometry. Special relativity leading to formulation of principles of general relativity and Einstein's equations. Tests of general relativity and thorough discussion of various black hole solutions, including Schwarzschild, Reisner-Nordstom, and Kerr solutions.
PHYS
8502
- General Relativity and Cosmology II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-8501 or #)
Gravitational radiation. Applications of general relativity to stellar structure of white dwarfs and neutron stars, action principle, and symmetric spaces. Big-bang cosmology, strongly emphasizing particle physics.
PHYS
8600
- Seminar: Space Physics
(1.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Current topics in space physics and plasma physics.
PHYS
8601
- Plasma Physics I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-4621, 5012 or #)
Theory of plasma waves and instabilities in plasmas, magnetohydrodynamics, nonlinear waves in plasmas, wave propagation in inhomogeneous plasmas.
PHYS
8602
- Plasma Physics II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-8601 or #)
Theory of plasma waves and instabilities, collisions, radiation, transport, nonlinear wave-particle and wave-wave interactions, instabilities in inhomogeneous plasmas.
PHYS
8611
- Cosmic Rays and Plasma Astrophysics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5012 or #; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Properties of energetic particles in heliosphere and in astrophysical environments; solar physics, including radiation and magnetic effects; solar wind and magnetospheric physics; physics of radiation belts.
PHYS
8650
- Advanced Topics in Space and Plasma Physics
(3.0 cr [max 9.0 cr]; Prereq-8602 or 8611 or #)
Topics in plasma waves and instabilities, solar physics, cosmic ray physics, atmospheric physics or planetary physics.
PHYS
8666
- Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 12.0 cr]; Prereq-Doctoral student who has not passed prelim oral; no required consent for 1st/2nd registrations, up to 12 combined cr; % for 3rd/4th registrations, up to 24 combined cr; doctoral student admitted before summer 2007 may register up to four times, up to 60 combined cr; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
TBD
PHYS
8700
- Seminar: Condensed Matter Physics
(1.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-#; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Current research.
PHYS
8702
- Statistical Mechanics and Transport Theory
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5201 or #; spring, every year)
Equilibrium properties of macroscopic classical and quantum systems. Phase transitions and Renormalization Group. Transport theory. Applications to soft condensed matter systems.
PHYS
8711
- Solid-State Physics I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-4211, 5002 or #; fall, every year)
Fundamental properties of solids. Electronic structure and transport in metals and semiconductors. Properties of disordered materials.
PHYS
8712
- Solid-State Physics II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-8711 or #; spring, every year)
Fundamental properties of solids. Electronic structure and transport in metals and semiconductors. Properties of disordered materials.
PHYS
8750
- Advanced Topics in Condensed Matter Physics
(3.0 cr [max 9.0 cr]; Prereq-8712 or #)
Sample research topics: magnetism, superconductivity, low temperature physics, superfluid helium.
PHYS
8777
- Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0 - 18.0 cr [max 50.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]; No Grade, fall, spring, every year)
(No description)
PHYS
8800
- Seminar: Nuclear Physics
(1.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Current research topics.
PHYS
8801
- Nuclear Physics I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5001, 5002, 5011, 5012, 5201; AST 4001 recommended; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Nuclear/neutrino astrophysics. Thermonuclear reactions. Processes of nucleosynthesis. Origin of the elements. Stellar evolution. Theory of supernovae. Exotic stars. Chemical evolution of galaxies.
PHYS
8802
- Nuclear Physics II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-8801 or #)
Properties of nuclei based on hadronic and quark-gluon degrees of freedom. Relativistic field theory at finite temperatures and density applied to many-body problems, especially nuclear matter and quark-gluon plasma. Applications to lepton and hadron scattering, nucleus-nucleus collisions, astrophysics and cosmology.
PHYS
8850
- Advanced Topics in Nuclear Physics
(3.0 cr [max 9.0 cr]; Prereq-8802 or #; fall, odd years)
Research topics.
PHYS
8888
- Thesis Credit: Doctoral
(1.0 - 24.0 cr [max 100.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 24 cr required; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
PHYS
8900
- Seminar: Elementary Particle Physics
(1.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Elementary particle physics, high energy physics, particle astrophysics and cosmology.
PHYS
8901
- Elementary Particle Physics I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-8001 or #; fall, every year)
Types of fundamental interactions. Exact and approximate symmetries and conservation laws. Gauge quanta: gluons, photons, W and Z bosons, gravitons. Fundamental fermions: leptons and quarks. Isotopic and flavor SU(3) symmetries of strong interaction. Heavy hadrons. Amplitudes and probabilities. Quantum chromodynamics.
PHYS
8902
- Elementary Particle Physics II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-8901 or #; spring, every year)
Deep inelastic scattering. Weak interactions of leptons. Semileptonic and nonleptonic weak processes with hadons. Oscillations of neutral Kaons. Violation of CP symmetry in Kaons. Neutrino masses and oscillations. Standard model of the electroweak interaction. Grand unification. Unitarity of the S matrix. Properties of soft pions.
PHYS
8911
- Introduction to Supersymmetry
(3.0 cr; Prereq-8011 or #; A-F only, spring, odd years)
Motivation. Coleman-Mandula theorem. Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics. 4D supersymmetry algebra and representations. Extended supersymmetry. N=1 superspace and superfields. Supersymmetric guage theories. Chiral/vector multiplets. Non-renormalization theorems. Supersymmetry breaking. Supersymmetric Standard Model. Phenomenology. Nonperturbative supersymmetry. Supergravity.
PHYS
8950
- Advanced Topics in Elementary Particle Physics
(3.0 cr [max 9.0 cr]; Prereq-8902 or #)
Research topics.
PHYS
8994
- Research in Physics
(1.0 - 12.0 cr [max 24.0 cr]; Prereq-#; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Research under faculty direction.
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