Graduate Course Atlas - Fall Semester 2008

Content: An advanced-level graduate course on classical mechanics. Topics to be covered include: Lagrangian mechanics; conservation laws; integration of equations of motion; central forces and planetary motion; collisions between particles; small oscillations; motions of rigid bodies; motion in non-inertial frames; Hamilton's equations.

Particulars: Prerequisite-Consent of instructor.

Texts: Course of Theoretical Physics Volume 1: Mechanics, L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz, ISBN 0 7506 2896 0

Content: General formulation of quantum mechanics and applications to various types of problems including: matrix formulation, quantization of physical observables, time evolution of a system state, perturbation theory, theory of angular momentum, two level systems, magnetic dipole-dipole interactions, spin-orbit interactions, anomalous Zeeman effect, exchange degeneracy and systems of identical particles, atomic structures, and scattering theory.

Particulars: Grades are based on homework assignments and class presentations. Problems are assigned on a regular basis. Subjects of presentations will be assigned by the instructor with the consent of the presenting students. Prerequisite-Physics 503A or consent of the instructor.

Content: Fundamental postulates, concepts, and methods of quantum mechanics and their applications to various types of problems. Emphases will be placed on both the technical aspects of the theory and issues of interpretation posted by quantum theory.

Particulars: Prerequisite-Consent of the instructor.

Content: Modern experimental techniques and hands-on laboratory projects, including semiconductor device physics, chaos in electronics, X-ray crystallography, and astronomical photometry.

Particulars: Prerequisite-Physics 253 AND consent of the instructor. Each student will complete written reports for at least three experimental projects. All students must register for both T 2:30-5:30 and W 2:30-5:30

Texts: Student Manual for the Art of Electronics

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Content: Polymer structures and conformations, polymer synthesis, molecular weight distribution and characterization; properties of polymer solutions, solubility and miscibility, polymer blends; properties of bulk polymers, glass and melt transitions, crystallization, rubber elasticity, viscous flow and viscoelasticity, time-temperature superposition; polymer dynamics, Rouse and reptation models. This course is intended to give students an overview of important concepts in polymer science, and highlight some of the current areas of research and how it relates to technological applications.

Audience: Advanced undergraduates in physics and chemistry, and graduate students.

Particulars: Permission of Instructor

Particulars: (Written Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)

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