300

Following an introduction to vector analysis this course develops the Newtonian, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics. The power of each of these formulation is examined through their application to the solution of a broad range of problems in particle and rigid body dynamics and oscillation theory.

This course will provide an overview of mathematical concepts and techniques frequently encountered in Physics, Engineering, and Chemical Physics (and Physical Chemistry). Topics are drawn from linear algebra, matrix algebra, complex variables, Fourier analysis, series expansion, and vector calculus.

This course develops Maxwell's Equations through a survey of electrostatics, conductors and dielectrics, magnetostatics, magnetic materials, and induction.  The vector calculus used in this course is also reviewed.  Time permitting, electromagnetic radiation and waves will be introduced.

This course presents the fundamentals of both analog and digital electronic circuits.  Analog electronics topics include DC and AC circuit analysis using circuit elements including diodes, op amps, and transistors. Digital electronics topics include basic digital logic and digital circuits including gates, flip-flops, and counters.  Other topics may include non-linear circuits, converters, data acquisition, filtering, or transducers.  This course includes lecture and laboratory components and meets for 6 hours each week.  Laboratory fee applies.

This course builds on the Physical and Geometrical Optics covered in PHYS 21800 and PHYS 21900. Topics include wave optics and beam propagation, Fourier optics, Gaussian beams, optical properties of atoms and laser gain media, laser design, light detection, and applications of lasers.  Other topics such as nonlinear optics or quantum optics may also be discussed at the instructor’s discretion. This course has lecture and laboratory components and meets for 6 hours each week.  Laboratory fee applies.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the thermodynamics of the gaseous, liquid and solid states of matter and solutions.

This course builds on PHYS 21800.  It covers special relativity, foundations of quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle, the Schrodinger Equation in 1D, an introduction to the hydrogen atom, and spin.  The Pauli exclusion principle and application to atomic electron shell filling and periodic table properties will also be discussed.

This course will cover atomic structure and properties, spectroscopy, molecular bonding, and the structure and properties of matter.  Applications may include lasers, semiconductor devices, nanostructures, phase transitions, superconductors, and/or Bose-Einstein condensates.

This course covers simple nuclear models and properties of nuclei, radiation types, nuclear reactions, the Standard Model of Physics, fundamental particles, fundamental particle interactions and interaction mediators, and conservation laws.   Other topics that may be introduced include techniques of nuclear and particle physics experiments, medical applications, and physics beyond the Standard Model.

Students explore the physics of the atmosphere, including the thermodynamics of dry and moist air, the equations of motion on a rotating Earth, atmospheric motions under balanced forces, variations in wind and pressure fields and their relation to "weather," numerical modeling of the atmosphere and the application of principles to forecasting.

This lab course emphasizes experimental techniques and data analysis through various experiments from a range of Physics topics. Statistical methods and scientific writing are taught in the lecture portion of this class.  Students will write formal lab reports, reviews of outside lectures and/or scientific literature and other papers on topics such as classic experiments, laboratory techniques, and laboratory apparatus. This course has lecture and lab components and meets for 5 hours each week. This course partially fulfills the advanced writing requirement for the Physics Major. Laboratory fee applies.

This course provides the student with concepts, methods, and hands-on experience covering a wide range of topics of current interest in Physics.