Graduate Course Atlas
Spring Semester 2006
PHYSICS 506A: Introduction to Quantum Physics
| Huynh |
TTh |
1:00 PM - 2:15
PM |
MAX: 8 |
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Content:Introductory quantum theory,
including the Schrödinger equation, uncertainty
principle, simple harmonic oscillator, central force problems,
hydrogen atom,
operator formalism, matrix representation, and eigenvalue
and eigenvector
problems.
Particulars: Grades are based
on Exams and homework assignments. Problems are assigned
on a regular basis. There is a midterm and a final exam.
| Text: (Optional) |
Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Hans C. Ohanian (Prentice Hall) |
Prerequisite:
Physics 253 or consent of the instructor
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PHYSICS 511A: Electrodynamics I
| Berland (E116) |
MWF |
10:40 AM
- 11:30 AM |
MAX: 10 |
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Content: This course covers
electro- and magneto-statics at the advanced undergraduate
and first year graduate level. Topics covered include
Gauss' and Ampere's laws both in their integral
and differential forms, as well as the scalar and vector
potentials. This course is heavily
based upon multi-variable calculus and higher-dimensional
derivatives such as divergence,
gradient and curl using various coordinate systems. Prerequisites
are good working
knowledge of multi-dimensional calculus as well as basic
knowledge of differential
equations in higher dimensions.
| Text: |
Electromagnetism, Pollack & Stump, Addison-Wesley, 1st edition, 2002
Introduction to Electrodynamics, 2nd ed. , Griffiths |
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PHYSICS 511B: Electrodynamics II
Content:
Maxwell's Equations; Variational Principles; Conservation
Laws; Green's Functions;
Retarded Green's Functions; Radiation-Field and Source
Viewpoints; Models of
Antennas; Spectral Distribution of Radiation; Cerenkov
Radiation; Synchrotron
Radiation; Propagation in Dielectric Media; Waveguides;
Scattering by Small Obstacles; Diffraction.
Text: Classical
Electrodynamics by Schwinger, DeRaad, Milton, Tsai
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PHYSICS 526: Statistical Physics
| Family |
WF |
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
MAX: 16 |
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Content: Entropy, temperature, free energy, statistical mechanics, Gibbs ensembles, partition function, ideal gas, Fermi and Bose gases, principles of classical thermodynamics, Carnot Theorem, phase transitions, and critical phenomena.
Prerequisite: Physics 421 or equivalent. |
PHYSICS 554: Molecular Biophysics
Content: The course focuses on how structure
and dynamics at the molecular level contribute to the
observed function of biological systems, with a specific
emphasis on proteins. An introduction to protein structure
and dynamics is given, followed by a detailed examination
of specific protein systems, including those involved
in solar energy conversion, visual transduction and
molecular motion (motors). A parallel focus is on the
physical techniques of spectroscopy and scattering that
are used to obtain the molecular-scale information.
The physical techniques are described in the context
of the problems in molecular biophysics that they have
solved.
Audience: The course is intended for students
in the physical, chemical or biological sciences who
wish to understand fundamental molecular "operating
principles" of biological systems, and specifically,
proteins.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Particulars: Three take home exams; problem
sets; term paper.
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PHYSICS 597R: Directed Study
Prerequisite: (Written
Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)
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PHYSICS 599R: Thesis Research
Prerequisite: (Written
Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)
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PHYSICS 731R: Topics in Theoretical Physics
Prerequisite: (Written
Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)
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PHYSICS 741R: Topics in Nuclear Physics
Prerequisite: (Written
Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)
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PHYSICS 751R: Topics in Solid State Physics
Prerequisite: (Written
Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)
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PHYSICS 797R: Directed Study (Ph.D.)
Prerequisite: (Written
Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)
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PHYSICS 799R: Advanced Research
Prerequisite: (Written
Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)
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