Courses

PHYS 427 (3-0)3

Introduction to Plasma Physics
Basic equations and conservation laws; first-order orbit theory; exact static solutions; plasma waves; definition of plasma; plasma frequency; gyro frequency; Debye length; waves in a cold plasma; longitudinal and transverse waves; CMA diagram.

 

PHYS 428 (3-0)3

Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamics
Ideal MHD model; two-fluid and single-fluid equations; validity conditions; conservation laws, "frozen" magnetic field; virial theorem; problems of equilibrium (pinches, tokamak, REP, Elmo Bumpy Torus, mirrors); MHD stability; energy principle; kink, flute and ballooning modes; suydam's criteria; Taylor's theory

 

PHYS 561(3-0)3

Magnetohydrodynamics
Derivation of fluid and MHD equations; hydrostatic equilibrium and hydromagnetic stability; MHD instabilities; hydrodynamic waves; current topics.

 

PHYS 562 (3-0)3

Plasma Physics
The basic equations and conservation laws; first order orbit theory; adiabatic invariants; ideal MHD model; plasma equilibrium and stability; energy principle; plasma waves; waves-particle interaction; wave-wave interaction; weak turbulence theory.

 

PHYS 563 (3-0)3

Solar and Planetary Plasma Physics
Kinetic properties of coronal gas; hydrostatic properties of coronal atmosphere; extension of the solar wind into space; interplanetary magnetic fields; interplanetary irregularities; propagation of energetic solar particles; pulsars.

 

PHYS 564 (3-0)3

Fundamentals of Fusion Plasma Systems
Energy alternative thermonuclear fusion; inertial and magnetic confinement systems; Tokomak, stellorators and mirror machines; plasma focus and pinches; alternative magnetic confinement systems; Laser fusion systems; concept of fusion reactors; formation and heating of a plasma.

 

 

PHYS-419 (3-2) 4

Optoelectronics-I 

Fundamental Tools of Optoelectronics: Maxwell’s Equations

Planer Slab, Step-Index and Graded-Index Wave Guides

Dispersion in Wave Guides

Attenuation and Non-Linear Effects in Waveguides

The Beam Propagation Method for Analyzing Optical Waveguides

Coupled Mode Theory and Application

 

PHYS-420 (3-2) 4

Optoelectronics-I 

Coupling Between Optical Sources and Waveguides

Optical Detectors

Optical Radiation and Amplification

Semiconductor Lasers

Optical Devices

Waveguide Modulators

Fiber-Optic Sensors

 

PHYS 425 (3-0)3

Introduction to Laser Physics
Basic principles of laser light; properties of laser and physical background of production; laser resonators, mirrors and modes; the types of lasers; solid-state lasers, gas lasers, liquid lasers, semiconductor lasers and lasers to come.

PHYS 527 (3-0)3

Optoelectronics
Principles of quantum optics; optoelectronic materials; rare-earth-doped silica fiber lasers; cw performance of fiber optics; Q-switching of optical fiber lasers; digital optics; atmospheric and intersattelite optical communications; thermal imaging; ring laser gyro.

 

PHYS 728 (3-0)3

Electromagnetic Waves

Applications of electromagnetic waves,

Waveguides, LEDs, Methots of solution to the wave equation