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| Some of these classes are survey classes for subfields and you are given graduate credits, whereas some of them are taken by " | Some of these classes are survey classes for subfields and you are given graduate credits, whereas some of them are taken by " | ||
| - | * PHYS 4001. **graduate credits NOT given** Analytical Mechanics. (4 cr. Prereq–[2303 or 2601 or CHEM 3501 or CHEM 3502], two sems soph math)\\ \\ Analytic Newtonian mechanics. Mathematics beyond prerequisites developed as required.\\ \\ | + | * Phys 4001. **graduate credits NOT given** Analytical Mechanics. (4 cr. Prereq–[2303 or 2601 or CHEM 3501 or CHEM 3502], two sems soph math)\\ \\ Analytic Newtonian mechanics. Mathematics beyond prerequisites developed as required.\\ \\ |
| - | * PHYS 4002. **graduate credits NOT given** Electricity and Magnetism. (4 cr. Prereq–[2303 or 2601 or CHEM 3501 or CHEM 3502], two sems soph math)\\ \\ Classical theory of electromagnetic fields using vector algebra and vector calculus.\\ \\ | + | * Phys 4002. **graduate credits NOT given** Electricity and Magnetism. (4 cr. Prereq–[2303 or 2601 or CHEM 3501 or CHEM 3502], two sems soph math)\\ \\ Classical theory of electromagnetic fields using vector algebra and vector calculus.\\ \\ |
| - | * PHYS 4051. Methods of Experimental Physics I. (5 cr. Prereq–2605 or equiv lab experience or #)\\ \\ 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 4051. Methods of Experimental Physics I. (5 cr. Prereq–2605 or equiv lab experience or #)\\ \\ 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. (5 cr. Prereq–4051)\\ \\ 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 4052W. Methods of Experimental Physics II. (5 cr. Prereq–4051)\\ \\ 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 cr. Prereq–2201, | + | * Phys 4071. Concepts in Physics. (3 cr. Prereq–2201, |
| - | * PHYS 4101. **graduate credits NOT given** Quantum Mechanics. (4 cr. Prereq–[2303 or 2601 or CHEM 3502], two sems soph math)\\ \\ Mathematical techniques of quantum mechanics. Schrodinger Equation and simple applications. General structure of wave mechanics. Operator methods, perturbation theory, radiation from atoms.\\ \\ | + | * Phys 4101. **graduate credits NOT given** Quantum Mechanics. (4 cr. Prereq–[2303 or 2601 or CHEM 3502], two sems soph math)\\ \\ Mathematical techniques of quantum mechanics. Schrodinger Equation and simple applications. General structure of wave mechanics. Operator methods, perturbation theory, radiation from atoms.\\ \\ |
| - | * PHYS 4111. History of 19th-Century Physics. (3 cr. §HSCI 4111. Prereq–General physics or #)\\ \\ Legacy of 17th-century experimental and theoretical physics especially light, electricity, | + | * Phys 4111. History of 19th-Century Physics. (3 cr. §HSCI 4111. Prereq–General physics or #)\\ \\ Legacy of 17th-century experimental and theoretical physics especially light, electricity, |
| - | * PHYS 4121. History of 20th-Century Physics. (3 cr. §HSCI 4121. Prereq–General physics or #)\\ \\ 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, | + | * Phys 4121. History of 20th-Century Physics. (3 cr. §HSCI 4121. Prereq–General physics or #)\\ \\ 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, |
| - | * PHYS 4201. **graduate credits NOT given** Statistical and Thermal Physics. (3 cr. Prereq–2601)\\ \\ Principles of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Selected applications such as kinetic theory, transport theory, and phase transitions.\\ \\ | + | * Phys 4201. **graduate credits NOT given** Statistical and Thermal Physics. (3 cr. Prereq–2601)\\ \\ Principles of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Selected applications such as kinetic theory, transport theory, and phase transitions.\\ \\ |
| - | * PHYS 4211. **graduate credits given** Introduction to Solid-State Physics. (3 cr. Prereq–4101, | + | * Phys 4211. **graduate credits given** Introduction to Solid-State Physics. (3 cr. Prereq–4101, |
| - | * PHYS 4303. **graduate credits NOT given** Waves, Optics, and Relativity. (3 cr. Prereq–4001, | + | * Phys 4303. **graduate credits NOT given** Waves, Optics, and Relativity. (3 cr. Prereq–4001, |
| - | * PHYS 4511. **graduate credits given** Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics. (3 cr. Prereq–4101)\\ \\ Fundamental particles and Standard Model. Symmetries/ | + | * Phys 4511. **graduate credits given** Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics. (3 cr. Prereq–4101)\\ \\ Fundamental particles and Standard Model. Symmetries/ |
| - | * PHYS 4611. **graduate credits given** Introduction to Space Physics. (3 cr. Prereq–2601, | + | * Phys 4611. **graduate credits given** Introduction to Space Physics. (3 cr. Prereq–2601, |
| - | * PHYS 4621. **graduate credits given** Introduction to Plasma Physics. (3 cr. Prereq–4001, | + | * Phys 4621. **graduate credits given** Introduction to Plasma Physics. (3 cr. Prereq–4001, |
| - | * PHYS 4711. Introduction to Optics. (3 cr. Prereq–4002)**have not been offered recently** \\ \\ Modern theoretical and experimental optics broadly defined to include, for example, radio astronomy and particle accelerators. Matrix methods in geometrical optics including charged particle optics; optical detectors and noise; phenomena in intense coherent radiation including nonlinear effects.\\ \\ | + | * Phys 4711. Introduction to Optics. (3 cr. Prereq–4002) **has not been offered recently** \\ \\ Modern theoretical and experimental optics broadly defined to include, for example, radio astronomy and particle accelerators. Matrix methods in geometrical optics including charged particle optics; optical detectors and noise; phenomena in intense coherent radiation including nonlinear effects.\\ \\ |
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| * Phys 5022. Relativity, Cosmology, and the Universe. (4 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 5022. Relativity, Cosmology, and the Universe. (4 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. Analytical and Numerical Methods of Physics I. (4 cr. Prereq–Grad or #)\\ \\ Survey of mathematical techniques, both analytic and numerical, needed for physics. Application to physical problems.\\ \\ | * Phys 5041. Analytical and Numerical Methods of Physics I. (4 cr. Prereq–Grad or #)\\ \\ Survey of mathematical techniques, both analytic and numerical, needed for physics. Application to physical problems.\\ \\ | ||
| - | * Phys 5042. Analytical and Numerical Methods of Physics II. (4 cr. Prereq–5041 or #) - **not offered very often recently**.\\ Survey of mathematical techniques, both analytic and numerical, needed for physics. Application to physical problems.\\ \\ | + | * Phys 5042. Analytical and Numerical Methods of Physics II. (4 cr. Prereq–5041 or #) - **not offered very often**.\\ 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 cr. Prereq–Gen physics, #; no cr for physics grad or grad physics minor) not offered recently.\\ \\ 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; | * Phys 5071. Physics for High School Teachers: Experimental Foundations and Historical Perspectives. (3 cr. Prereq–Gen physics, #; no cr for physics grad or grad physics minor) not offered recently.\\ \\ 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; | ||
| - | * PHYS 5072 Best Practices in College Physics Teaching | + | * PHYS 5072 Best Practices in College Physics Teaching |
| * Phys 5081. Introduction to Biopolymer Physics. (3 cr. §PHYS 4911. Prereq–Working knowledge of [thermodynamics, | * Phys 5081. Introduction to Biopolymer Physics. (3 cr. §PHYS 4911. Prereq–Working knowledge of [thermodynamics, | ||
| * Phys 5201. **Core** Thermal and Statistical Physics. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–4201 or equivalent)\\ \\ Principles of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Selected applications such as kinetic theory, transport theory, and phase transitions.\\ \\ | * Phys 5201. **Core** Thermal and Statistical Physics. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–4201 or equivalent)\\ \\ Principles of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Selected applications such as kinetic theory, transport theory, and phase transitions.\\ \\ | ||
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| * Phys 5402. Radiological Physics. (4 cr. Prereq–1302 or 1402) **not offered every year**.\\ \\ Signal analysis, medical imaging, medical x-rays, tomography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, MRI, and similar topics.\\ \\ | * Phys 5402. Radiological Physics. (4 cr. Prereq–1302 or 1402) **not offered every year**.\\ \\ Signal analysis, medical imaging, medical x-rays, tomography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, MRI, and similar topics.\\ \\ | ||
| * Phys 5701. Solid-State Physics for Engineers and Scientists. (4 cr. Prereq–Grad or advanced undergrad in physics or engineering or the sciences)\\ \\ Crystal structure and binding; diffraction; | * Phys 5701. Solid-State Physics for Engineers and Scientists. (4 cr. Prereq–Grad or advanced undergrad in physics or engineering or the sciences)\\ \\ Crystal structure and binding; diffraction; | ||
| - | * Phys 5702. Solid State Physics for Engineers and Scientists. (4 cr. Prereq–5701 or #) **not offered | + | * Phys 5702. Solid State Physics for Engineers and Scientists. (4 cr. Prereq–5701 or #) **not offered |
| * Phys 5950. Colloquium Seminar. (1 cr; S-N only. Prereq–[Grad student or advanced undergrad in physics])\\ \\ Colloquium of School of Physics and Astronomy.\\ \\ | * Phys 5950. Colloquium Seminar. (1 cr; S-N only. Prereq–[Grad student or advanced undergrad in physics])\\ \\ Colloquium of School of Physics and Astronomy.\\ \\ | ||
| * Phys 5980. **Strongly recommended for first-year grad** Introduction to Research Seminar. (1 cr [max 3 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Grad or upper div phys major)\\ \\ Introduction to the research activities of the School of Physics and Astronomy.\\ \\ | * Phys 5980. **Strongly recommended for first-year grad** Introduction to Research Seminar. (1 cr [max 3 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Grad or upper div phys major)\\ \\ Introduction to the research activities of the School of Physics and Astronomy.\\ \\ | ||
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| ===== Classes at 8-level ===== | ===== Classes at 8-level ===== | ||
| ** They are typically taken in the 2nd (and 3rd) year**\\ | ** They are typically taken in the 2nd (and 3rd) year**\\ | ||
| - | | + | * Phys 8011. Quantum Field Theory I. (3 cr.)\\ \\ Second quantization of relativistic wave equations: canonical quantization of the free scalar and Dirac fields. Fields in interaction: |
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| * Phys 8012. Quantum Field Theory II. (3 cr. Prereq–8011 or #)\\ \\ 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 8012. Quantum Field Theory II. (3 cr. Prereq–8011 or #)\\ \\ 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 #)\\ \\ Includes non-perturbative methods in quantum field theory, supersymmetry, | * Phys 8013. Special Topics in Quantum Field Theory. (3.0 cr. Prereq-8012 or #)\\ \\ Includes non-perturbative methods in quantum field theory, supersymmetry, | ||
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| * Phys 8601. Plasma Physics I. (3 cr. Prereq–4621, | * Phys 8601. Plasma Physics I. (3 cr. Prereq–4621, | ||
| * Phys 8602. Plasma Physics II. (3 cr. Prereq–8601 or #)\\ \\ Theory of plasma waves and instabilities, | * Phys 8602. Plasma Physics II. (3 cr. Prereq–8601 or #)\\ \\ Theory of plasma waves and instabilities, | ||
| - | * Phys 8611. Cosmic | + | * Phys 8611. Cosmic |
| * Phys 8650. Advanced Topics in Space and Plasma Physics. (3 cr [max 9 cr]. Prereq–8602 or 8611 or #)\\ \\ Topics in plasma waves and instabilities, | * Phys 8650. Advanced Topics in Space and Plasma Physics. (3 cr [max 9 cr]. Prereq–8602 or 8611 or #)\\ \\ Topics in plasma waves and instabilities, | ||
| * Phys 8666. Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits. (1-6 cr [max 24 cr]. Prereq–Max 6 cr per semester or summer; doctoral student who is doing PhD research but has not passed prelim oral); \\ You should not have to take this for more than one semester - you should take the oral soon if you are in this situation. | * Phys 8666. Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits. (1-6 cr [max 24 cr]. Prereq–Max 6 cr per semester or summer; doctoral student who is doing PhD research but has not passed prelim oral); \\ You should not have to take this for more than one semester - you should take the oral soon if you are in this situation. | ||
| * Phys 8700. Seminar: Condensed Matter Physics. (1 cr [max 6 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–# | * Phys 8700. Seminar: Condensed Matter Physics. (1 cr [max 6 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–# | ||
| - | * Phys 8701. **Fall 2007 will be the last semester that this will be offered, and it will be the same as 5201.** Statistical Mechanics and Transport Theory I. (3 cr. Prereq–5002 or #)\\ \\ Equilibrium properties of macroscopic classical and quantum systems. Phase transitions and Renormalization Group. Transport theory. Applications to soft condensed matter systems.\\ \\ | ||
| * Phys 8702. Statistical Mechanics and Transport Theory II. (3 cr. Prereq–8701 or #)\\ \\ Equilibrium properties of macroscopic classical and quantum systems. Phase transitions and Renormalization Group. Transport theory. Applications to soft condensed matter systems.\\ \\ | * Phys 8702. Statistical Mechanics and Transport Theory II. (3 cr. Prereq–8701 or #)\\ \\ 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 cr. Prereq–4211, | * Phys 8711. Solid-State Physics I. (3 cr. Prereq–4211, | ||
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| * Phys 8888. **required for PhD**; Thesis Credit: Doctoral. (1-24 cr. Prereq–Prelim Oral exam; **24 cr required**)\\ \\ These credits need to be taken to show that you did significant research work, give credits to the department for its research advising work, and give graduate school a share of tuition money for your research\\ \\ | * Phys 8888. **required for PhD**; Thesis Credit: Doctoral. (1-24 cr. Prereq–Prelim Oral exam; **24 cr required**)\\ \\ These credits need to be taken to show that you did significant research work, give credits to the department for its research advising work, and give graduate school a share of tuition money for your research\\ \\ | ||
| * Phys 8900. Seminar: Elementary Particle Physics. (1 cr [max 6 cr]; S-N only)\\ \\ Elementary particle physics, high energy physics, particle astrophysics and cosmology.\\ \\ | * Phys 8900. Seminar: Elementary Particle Physics. (1 cr [max 6 cr]; S-N only)\\ \\ Elementary particle physics, high energy physics, particle astrophysics and cosmology.\\ \\ | ||
| - | * Phys 8901. Elementary Particle Physics I. (3 cr. Prereq–8001 or #)\\ \\ 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 8901. Elementary Particle Physics I. (3 cr.)\\ \\ 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 cr. Prereq–8901 or #)\\ \\ 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 8902. Elementary Particle Physics II. (3 cr. Prereq–8901 or #)\\ \\ 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 cr. Prereq–8011 or #)\\ \\ Motivation. Coleman-Mandula theorem. Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics. 4D supersymmetry algebra and representations. Extended supersymmetry. N=1 superspace and superfields. Supersymmetric guage theories. Chiral/ | * Phys 8911. Introduction to Supersymmetry. (3 cr. Prereq–8011 or #)\\ \\ Motivation. Coleman-Mandula theorem. Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics. 4D supersymmetry algebra and representations. Extended supersymmetry. N=1 superspace and superfields. Supersymmetric guage theories. Chiral/ | ||