PHYS 300 (3-0)3 |
Quantum Physics
Historical experiments and theories; the postulates of quantum mechanics; function spaces and Hermitian operators; superposition and computable observables; time development; conservation theorems and parity; one-dimensional problems; bound and unbound states. Prerequisites: PHYS 202.
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PHYS 301 (3-0)3 |
Introduction to Archaeometry
Application of basic sciences archaelogy: prospecting, analysis of archaeological materials by chemical and physical methods, source analysis and ancient trade patterns, dating of archaeological materials.
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PHYS 303 (4-0)4 |
Quantum Theory and Its Applications I
Introduction to quantum ideas; postulates of quantum mechanics; one dimensional problems; harmonic oscillator; angular momentum.
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PHYS 304 (4-0)4 |
Quantum Theory and Its Applications II
Matrix formulation; perturbation theory; interaction of electromagnetic radiation with atomic systems; identical particles; quantum statistics; selected applications to lasers, semiconductors; electron conduction; superconductivity.
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PHYS 305 (3-2)4 |
Analog Electronics
Operational amplifiers; feedback; signal processing circuits; power supplies; waveform generators; contemporary semiconductor devices; complex measurement systems. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
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PHYS 306 (3-2)4 |
Digital Electronics
Number systems and Boolean algebra; logic gates and their applications; memory elements; counters, registers and readout systems; A/D and D/A converters; microprocessors. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.
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PHYS 307 (1-4)3 |
Applied Modern Physics
Several experiments in modern physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 202.
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PHYS 308 (0-4)2 |
Experiments in Physics
Selected experiments in various areas of physics, designed to familiarize the student with experimental techniques and laboratory instruments.
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PHYS 311 (4-2)5 |
Classical Mechanics
Lagrangian mechanics; Hamiltonian mechanics; the two-body central force problem; dynamics of a system of particles; motion in a noninertial reference frame; rigid body motion; small oscillations; nonlinear oscillations and Chaos. Prerequisite: PHYS 210
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PHYS 312 (4-0)4 |
Elementary Condensed Matter Physics
Crystalline state; interatomic bonding; lattice vibrations and thermal properties; free electron theory of metals; band structure.
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PHYS 315 (4-0)4 |
Semiconductor Physics I
Crystal properties; atoms and electrons energy bands and charge carriers; excess charge carriers in semiconductors; two-terminal solid state devices.
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PHYS 316 (4-0)4 |
Semiconductor Physics II
The physics of semiconductor diodes; bipolar junction transistors; field effect transistors; modern solid-state and optoelectronic devices. Prerequisite: PHYS 315 or consent of the department.
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PHYS 318 (3-0)3 |
Physics of Fluids
Properties of fluids; molecular structure and the continuum hypothesis; the fundamental law of viscosity; pressure variation in static compressible and incompressible fluids; description of fluid motion using Lagrangian and Eulerian methods; principle of mass conservation and Bernouilli's equation; analysis of rotational and potential flows; stream function, velocity potential and Cauchy-Riemann conditions.
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PHYS 320 (3-0)3 |
Physics of the Lower Atmosphere
A brief discussion of atmospheric thermodynamics; hydrostatic equilibrium condition and study of some model atmospheres; the fundamentals of radiation and associated radiation laws; radiative transfer mechanism; derivation of the equations of motion on a rotating earth; energy relations.
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PHYS 327 (3-2)4 |
Physics of Atoms, Molecules and Solids
The exclusion principle; ground states of multielectron atoms and periodic table; LS coupling, Zeeman effect, quantum statistics, classical and quantum description of the state of a system; electronic, vibrational and rotational energies of molecules; band theory of solids; the quantum free-electron model; the motion of electrons in a periodic lattice.
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PHYS 328 (3-2)4 |
Nuclear Physics and Particles
Nuclear properties and nuclear models; alpha, beta and gamma decays; the Mössbauer effect; excited states of nuclei; fission and fusion; elementary particles; nucleon forces; fundamental interactions and conservation laws; hyper charge and quarks; isospin; pions and muons.
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PHYS 334 (4-2)5 |
Electromagnetic Theory
Maxwell's equations; electromagnetic waves; propagation of electromagnetic waves in bounded region; Lienard-Wiechert potential; field of accelerated charge; electromagnetic radiation; Thomson cross-section; Lorentz transformation of electromagnetic fields. Prerequisite: PHYS 210.
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PHYS 343 (2-2)3 |
Introductory Computational Methods for Physicist
Introduction to the use of compiled and pre-compiled computer languages in basic problems in Physics
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PHYS 352 (3-0)3 |
Electron Optics
Electron-optical refractive index; axisymmetric lenses; general properties; thin lens approximation; quadruple lenses; electron-beam devices (transmission and scanning electron microscopes, mass spectroscopy, electromagnetic separation of isotopes, high energy accelerators).
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PHYS 360 (3-0)3 |
Science in History
Development of science and technology, and their effects on human society.
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PHYS 392 (4-0)4 |
Physics of Electronic Devices
p-n junctions; bipolar transistors; field effect transistors; surface devices; integrated circuits.
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