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Physics and Astronomy
www.physics.iastate.edu/
Eli I. Rosenberg, Chair of Department
Distinguished Professors: Harmon, Ho, Johnston
University Professors: Willson
Professors: Anderson, Borsa, Canfield, Carter-Lewis, Crawley, Goldman,
Hauptman, Hill, Hodges, Kawaler, Lassila, Luban, Qiu, Rosenberg,
Shinar, Soukoulis, Stassis, Struck, Tringides, Vary, Whisnant, Wolford,
Young
Professors (Adjunct): Meyer
Professors (Collaborators): Lin, Womersley
Distinguished Professors (Emeritus): Clem, Finnemore, Lynch, Ruedenberg,
Swenson, Zaffarano
Professors (Emeritus): Barnes, Bowen, Firestone, Fuchs, Kelly, Lamb,
Leacock, Peterson, Pursey, Ross, Stanford, Stewart, Weber, Williams,
Wohn
Associate Professors: Krennrich, Rosati, Schmalian, Valencia
Associate Professors (Adjunct): Antropov, Biswas, Kogan, Shabalovskaya
Assistant Professors: Cochran, Gonzalez, Lajoie, Meltzer, Modler,
Ogilvie, Prell, Travesset-Casas
Assistant Professors (Adjunct): Atwood, Morris, Vaknin
Instructors (Adjunct): Le Bohec
Lecturer: Atwood
Undergraduate Study
For the undergraduate curriculum in liberal arts and sciences, major
in physics, leading to the degree bachelor of science, see Liberal
Arts and Sciences, Curriculum.
Physics and astronomy are basic natural sciences which attempt to
describe and provide an understanding of both our world and our
universe. Physics serves as the underpinning of many different disciplines
including the other natural sciences and technological areas. Graduates
are proficient in the methods of rigorous scientific analysis, relevant
mathematical techniques, and modern computational and laboratory
methods. They have a broad knowledge of physics, including mechanics,
electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and modern physics. They
are able to communicate clearly and effectively at general and technical
levels. They are prepared to pursue a wide range of careers as a
professional physicist, astronomer, or science educator. They are
also prepared to pursue advanced studies and careers in areas as
diverse as engineering, medicine, law, and business administration.
Many opportunities exist for students who terminate their studies
with a bachelor's degree, especially when combined with technology
studies in other areas. Students who meet the necessary scholastic
standards often continue their studies in a graduate college, exploring
and contributing to new developments in the field.
The department normally expects each student majoring in physics
to complete at least the following courses: Phys 221, 222, 232,
321, 321L, 322, 322L, 304, 306, 361, 364, and three credits of laboratory
work chosen from 310, 311, 311T, 470L, or Astro 344L. All students
are required to earn at least 5 credits in laboratory work in physics
in addition to the laboratory components of Phys 221 and 222. These
5 credits must be in courses numbered 300 or higher or in approved
substitutions. All students must earn at least 20 credits in physics
and astronomy courses numbered 304 or higher. The basic list of
expected courses is not a rigid requirement and changes in this
basic list will be approved by the department curriculum committee
on recommendation of the student's advisor when such changes will
better serve the student's needs. In particular, students planning
a physics major and also seeking certification for high school teaching
may, with the approval of their adviser, follow a significantly
different program designed to meet their particular needs; these
students should consult the department for further information.
Further information concerning programs of study, including sample
degree programs, is available from the department.
The department also offers a major in applied physics in cooperation
with several other departments. This major consists of a physics
core plus more specialized studies in a physics-related technology
area, and is designed to prepare students to work in high-technology
industry, or continue their studies in a graduate program in applied
science or engineering. Normally students in this major will be
expected to complete a physics core, consisting of the following
courses: Phys 221, 222, 321, 321L, 361, 364, and six credits of
laboratory work chosen from Phys 310, 311, and 470L. At least 3
credits of the laboratory must be in Phys 470L. In additions, a
minimum of 12 credits in a specialized topic area must be obtained
in a cooperating department. A minimum of 6 credits of additional
physics courses are required at the 300 level or above. Specific
requirements and recommendations for course selection depend on
the area of specialization, and guidelines may be obtained from
the Department of Physics and Astronomy. In summary, the major usually
requires a minimum of 32 credits of physics and 12 credits in a
specialized topic area.
Students majoring in physics who wish an emphasis in astronomy or
astrophysics should consider a minor in astronomy (see below). Those
planning graduate work in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics should
add to the basic list the courses Phys 362, 365, 480, 481, and 496.
One or more of Astro 405, Phys 511, 524, or 537 may also be added
according to interest.
The department offers a minor in physics which may be earned by
completing 20 credits in physics courses chosen as follows: Phys
221, 222; 321; at least one credit of laboratory chosen from 321L,
322L, 310, 311, and 311T. Other acceptable courses are 304, 306,
322, 361, 362, 364, 365, 480, 481, and 496.
The department offers a minor in astronomy which may be earned by
completing 15 credits chosen as follows: a total of 12 or more credits
in Astro courses (must include Astro 344L and may include one of
the courses Astro 120, Astro 150 or Astro 250), with the remaining
3 credits (if applicable) chosen from among Physics 304, 321, 361,
362, 364, 365, 480, 481, or 496; 12 or more credits must be at the
300 level or higher. Note that the same course may not be used to
satisfy both the requirements of a physics major and an astronomy
minor.
English proficiency requirement: The department requires a grade
of C or better in each of Engl 104 and 105 (or 105H), and a C- or
better in Engl 302, 305, 309 or 314. Students are also encouraged
to study at least one foreign language.
Graduate Study
The department offers studies for the degrees master of science
and doctor of philosophy with majors at both levels in applied physics,
astrophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, nuclear
physics, and physics; and minor credit courses for students majoring
in other departments.
Facilities of various research groups of the department, the Ames
Laboratory, and the Applied Science Center, including the Microelectronics
Research Center, are available for research.
Students with bachelor's degrees in physics or astronomy from other
institutions ordinarily will qualify for graduate study at Iowa
State provided they have satisfactorily completed course work similar
to that suggested for undergraduate majors here intending to go
on to graduate school. In some cases additional instruction at the
intermediate level may be required.
Graduates have a broad understanding of physical science, as well
as mastery of state-of-the-art methods in their area of specialization.
They are able to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences,
from the general public to research colleagues. Their skills in
rigorous scientific thinking prepare them for leadership in the
broader community. They are skilled in carrying out research, communicating
research results, and soliciting research support. They have considerable
teaching experience. They have developed problem solving skills
that prepare them for careers in either industry or academia.
All candidates for an advanced degree in physics are expected to
complete Phys 571, 572, 591, and either 531 or 564. Candidates for
an advanced degree in applied physics are expected to complete Phys
571, 591, 470L (6 cr.), 699 ( 3 cr.), and either 572 or 531.
Except for the applied physics major where a thesis is always required,
the degree master of science is offered both with and without thesis.
For all areas of study except applied physics the basic requirements
for the M.S. are the same: At least 30 credits of acceptable graduate
work must be completed, not less than 21 of which must be in physics
or astronomy. Students must complete not less than 6 credits from
outside their major area, with 3 credits being required from outside
the department, and 3 credits from a 500 or 600 level course in
another area of specialization.
Students choosing a degree with thesis may apply up to 8 credits
of 699 but no credits of 599 toward the minimum 30 credits. Students
choosing a degree without thesis should apply 2 credits of 599,
but may not apply any credits of 699 toward the minimum 30 credits.
Students whose major area is applied physics must complete at least
30 credits of acceptable graduate work and not less than 19 credits
of these must be in the required courses listed above; the remaining
11 credits of the 30 credit minimum may be chosen freely either
from within the student's major area or from without and either
from the department or outside, but it should be noted that not
more than 3 credits of Phys 699 may be applied toward the 30 credit
minimum.
In addition to the list of basic courses above, all candidates for
the doctor of philosophy degree, except those in astrophysics, must
also complete Phys 592. Individual areas may impose additional requirements.
In addition to course work in the major area of study a candidate
must complete 12 credits from outside this area. Of these 6 must
be taken from other departments and 6 must be taken from the department
with the additional constraint that this latter 6 must include at
least one 500 or 600 level introductory course in another area of
specialization. Each candidate for the doctor of philosophy degree
is required to teach one year of elementary physics or astronomy.
Graduate students interested in a physics minor should contact the
department for requirements.
Courses open for nonmajor graduate credit: Phys 304, 310, 311, 361,
362, 364, 365, 480, 481, 496, and Astro 342, 344L, 346.
Physics (Phys)
Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students
Phys 101. Physics for the
Nonscientist. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Survey of the principal areas
of both classical and modern physics. Emphasis on the nature of
the physical universe and the application of physical principles
to life in the modern world.
Phys 106. The Physics of Common Experience.
(4-2) Cr. 4. F.S. Elementary topics from mechanics, heat, electricity,
sound, and light, emphasizing the use of basic principles to understand
everyday experience. Includes practical problem exercises and a
coordinated laboratory.
Phys 111. General Physics. (4-2) Cr.
4. F.S.SS. Prereq: 11/2 years of high school algebra, 1 year
of geometry, 1 semester of trigonometry. General background
in physical concepts, principles, and methods for those who do not
plan advanced study in physics or engineering. Mechanics, fluids,
heat and thermodynamics, vibrations, waves, sound.
Phys 112. General Physics. (4-2) Cr.
4. F.S.SS. Prereq: 111. General background in physical concepts,
principles, and methods for those who do not plan advanced study
in physics or engineering. Electricity and magnetism, ray and wave
optics, topics in modern physics.
Phys 198. Physics of Music. (2-2)
Cr. 3. F. Introductory level course on sound for nonphysics majors.
Properties of pure tones and harmonics; human perception of sound;
room acoustics; scales; production, and analysis of musical by voice,
string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
Phys 199. Introductory Seminar. (1-1)
Cr. R. F. Survey of recent scientific breakthroughs and current
research of physics and astronomy faculty. Discussion of careers
based on a major in physics. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading
basis only.
Phys 221. Introduction
to Classical Physics I. (4.5-1) Cr. 5. F.S.SS. Prereq:
Credit or enrollment in Math 166. For engineering and science
majors. 3 hours of lecture each week plus 3 recitations and 1 laboratory
every 2 weeks. Elementary mechanics including kinematics and dynamics
of particles, work and energy, linear and angular momentum, conservation
laws, rotational motion, oscillations, gravitation. Electric forces
and fields. Electrical currents; DC circuits.
H. Honors. F.S.
Phys 222. Introduction to Classical Physics
II. (4-2) Cr. 5. F.S.SS. Prereq: 221, Math 166. 3
hours of lecture each week plus 1 recitation and 1 laboratory each
week. Magnetic forces and fields: LR, LC, LCR circuits; Maxwell's
equations; waves and sound; ray optics and image formation; wave
optics: heat, thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases; topics in
modern physics.
H. Honors. F.S.
Phys 232. Computational Skills of Physics.
(0-2) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: 222. Development of skills in the
use of software and computational equipment essential to physicists
and other scientists. Students work at their own pace. Programming
experience is helpful but not necessary.
Phys 290. Independent Study. Cr. 1
to 4 each time taken. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Phys 298. Cooperative Education. Cr.
R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education
coordinator; sophomore classification. Required of all cooperative
education students. Students must register for this course prior
to commencing each work period.
Phys 302. The Challenge
of Contemporary Physics. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Sophomore
classification. A largely nonmathematical but intellectually
challenging exploration of physics which assumes no previous work
in the field. Selected material from classical and modern physics
establishes the conceptual framework for the study of a major area
of contemporary physics, culminating in the discussion of topics
at the frontier of present knowledge. Research topics may vary from
year to year and may include new particles, quarks, superconductivity,
lasers, nuclear fusion, liquid crystals, solid state devices, gravitational
waves.
Phys 304. Thermal Physics. (3-0) Cr.
3. F. Prereq: 222, Math 266. Concepts of temperature, entropy,
and other characteristic thermodynamic functions, with application
to macroscopic properties of matter. The laws of thermodynamics.
Introduction to statistical mechanics, including quantum statistics.
Application to black body radiation, crystalline vibrations, magnetic
ions in solids, electronic heat capacity of metals. Phase transformations
and chemical reactions. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Phys 306. Physics of Wave Motion.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 222, credit or enrollment in Math 267.
Oscillating systems including damped and forced oscillations; fluids,
geometric optics, water waves, the wave equation, Fourier and Laplace
transforms, non-uniform media, cylindrical and spherical waves,
polarization, interference and diffraction, transmission lines,
non-linear waves.
Phys 310. Electronic Instrumentation for
Experimental Physics. (2-4) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 222; Math
166. Common electrical instruments; power supplies; transducers;
passive and active devices, analog integrated circuits, including
filters and amplifiers; digital integrated circuits; signal transmission
and enhancement. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Phys 311. Intermediate Laboratory.
(0-3) Cr. 1 or (0-6) Cr. 2 each time taken. S. Prereq: 322 or
324. Experiments in classical and modern physics performed independently
by each student. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Phys 311T. Intermediate Laboratory.
(0-6) Cr. 3 each time taken. S. Prereq: 112 or 222. Experiments
in classical and modern physics performed independently by each
student. For students preparing for a career in high school teaching.
Phys 321. Introduction to Modern Physics
I. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 222, credit or enrollment in
Math 266. Quantum nature of matter: photons, Bohr model of hydrogen,
deBroglie wavelength of matter. Schrödinger wave equation in
one dimension: energy quantization; detailed solutions for potential
steps, barriers and wells. One-electron atoms, spin, and transition
rates; x-ray and optical excitations of multi-electron atoms.
Phys 321L. Introductory Laboratory in Modern
Physics. (0-2) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Credit or enrollment
in 321 and credit or enrollment in 232 or equivalent experience.
Experiments related to the foundations of modern physics. The
dual wave and particle character of electrons and photons, statistics,
interferometry and x-ray spectroscopy.
Phys 322. Introduction to Modern Physics
II. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 321. Quantum statistics;
lasers; physics of molecules. Properties of solids, including electron
band structure, superconductivity and magnetism. Nuclear physics,
including nuclear sizes and masses, stability, decay modes, reactions,
fission and fusion. Elementary particles, including strangeness,
charm, and quarks. Fundamental forces of nature.
Phys 322L. Introductory Laboratory in Modern
Physics II. (0-2) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: Credit or enrollment
in 322. Experiments related to the foundations of modern physics.
Radioactive decay, elementary particles, Hall effect, spectroscopy
and instrumentation.
Phys 361. Classical Mechanics. (3-0)
Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 222, Math 265, 266. Newtonian mechanics
including forced oscillations, central forces and orbital motion,
collisions, moving frames of reference, Lagrange's equations. Nonmajor
graduate credit.
Phys 362. Intermediate Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 361. Rigid body motion; small oscillations,
normal modes. Special relativity including length contraction, time
dilation, simultaneity, Lorentz transformation, 4-vector covariant
formalism, relativistic mechanics. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Phys 364. Electricity and Magnetism I.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 222, Math 385 or Math 395. Static
electric and magnetic fields, potential theory; electromagnetism,
Maxwell's equations. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Phys 365. Electricity and Magnetism II.
(2-0) Cr. 2. F. Prereq: 364. Relativistic electromagnetic
theory; radiation and propagation of electromagnetic waves; interaction
with matter. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Phys 389. Seminar. (1-0) Cr. R. S.
Required of all junior physics majors. Career opportunities: graduate
school programs and application, job placement, alternative careers,
basic skills needed for the job market competition. Offered on a
satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
Phys 398. Cooperative Education. Cr.
R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education
coordinator; junior classification. Required of all cooperative
education students. Students must register for this course prior
to commencing each work period.
Phys 399. Seminar on Secondary School Physics.
Cr. 1 to 2; maximum of 2. F.S. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Review of materials and curricula for secondary school physics presented
and discussed by members of the class. Required for approval to
teach physics in secondary schools.
Phys 450. Undergraduate
Research. Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq:
Permission of instructor. Theoretical research under supervision
of physics faculty.
Phys 450L. Undergraduate Research.
Cr. 1 to 6 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: 311, permission of
instructor. Laboratory project under supervision of physics
faculty.
Phys 470L. Applied Physics Laboratory.
Cr. 2-5 each time taken. F.S.SS. Prereq: 322 or 324 and permission
of instructor. Studies in modern experimental techniques via
experimentation and simulation in various areas of applied physics,
e.g. superconductivity, optical spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance,
electron spin resonance, x-ray diffraction, and computation of electronic
and structural properties of matter.
Phys 480. Quantum Mechanics I. (3-0)
Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 322, Math 385. First semester of a full-year
course. A systematic development of the formalism and applications
of quantum mechanics. Solutions to the time independent Schrodinger
equation for various one-dimensional potentials including the harmonice
oscillator; operator methods; Heisenberg picture; angular momentum;
the hydrogen atom; spin; symmetry properties. Nonmajor graduate
credit.
Phys 481. Quantum Mechanics II. (3-0)
Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 480. Continuation of 480. Addition of angular
momentum; charged particles in electromagnetic fields; time-independent
perturbation theory; variational principles; WKB approximation;
interaction picture; time-dependent perturbation theory; adiabatic
approximation; scattering; selected topics in radiation theory;
quantum paradoxes. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Phys 489. Tutorial Seminar. (1-0)
Cr. 1 each time taken. F.S. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
For junior and senior physics majors. Topics of interest in physics
discussed in small groups. Offered on a satisfactory-fail grading
basis only.
Phys 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1
to 4. Prereq: 6 credits in physics, permission of instructor.
No more than 9 credits of Phys 490 may be counted toward graduation.
H. Honors
Phys 496. Modern Optics. (3-0) Cr.
3. Alt. S., offered 2004. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 321
and 365. Review of wave and electromagnetic theory; topics selected
from: reflection/refraction, interference, geometrical optics, Fourier
analysis, dispersion, coherence, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction,
holography, quantum optics, nonlinear optics. Nonmajor graduate
credit.
Phys 498. Cooperative Education. Cr.
R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of the department cooperative education
coordinator; senior classification. Required of all cooperative
education students. Students must register for this course prior
to commencing each work period.
Courses Primarily for
Graduate Students, Open to Qualified Undergraduate Students
Phys 500. Introductory Research Seminar.
(1-1) Cr. R. F. Discussion by research staff of their research
areas, expected thesis research work, and opportunities in the field.
For graduate physics majors only. Offered on a satisfactory-fail
grading basis only.
Phys 501. Oral Communication of Physics Seminar.
(2-0) Cr. 1 each time taken. F. Prereq: Graduate classification.
Practice in communication of physics and astronomy in typical college
classroom settings and professional meetings. Skills emphasized
include selection of physical examples and analogies, presentation
styles of topics, scientific dialogue, organization of physics topics,
and classroom technique. The teaching proficiency of each student
is evaluated in detail. For graduate physics majors only. Offered
on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
Phys 511. Condensed Matter Physics I.
(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 304, 322. First semester of a full-year
course. Free electron model; crystal symmetry; band theory of solids;
transport properties; Fermi surface; phonons; semiconductors; crystal
surfaces; magnetism; superconductivity.
Phys 512. Condensed Matter Physics II.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 511. Continuation of 511. Free electron
model; crystal symmetry; band theory of solids; transport properties;
Fermi surface; phonons; semiconductors; crystal surfaces; magnetism;
superconductivity.
Phys 524. Nuclear Physics. (3-0) Cr.
3. S. Prereq: 480. Basic properties and structure of atomic
nuclei, introduction to nuclear models, nuclear reactions, decay
and stability; accelerators; nuclear astrophysics and relativistic
heavy-ion collisions.
Phys 531. Statistical Mechanics. (3-0)
Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 304, Math 465, credit or enrollment in Math
365 or 426. Thermodynamic properties of systems of many particles
obeying Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein statistics; microcanonical,
canonical, and grand canonical ensembles and their application to
physical problems; density matrices; introduction to phase transitions;
renormalization group theory; kinetic theory and fluctuations.
Phys 535. Physics of Semiconductors.
(Same as E E 535.) See Electrical Engineering.
Phys 536. Physics of Semiconductor
Devices. (Same as E E 536.) See Electrical
Engineering.
Phys 537. High Energy Physics. (3-0)
Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 480. Survey of particle physics; covariant
kinematics and Lagrangians; the Standard Model and the Higgs mechanism,
W± and Z0 production and decay; hadron spectroscopy, structure
functions; running coupling constants; the CKM matrix; selected
topics beyond the Standard Model such as supersymmetry and grand
unification.
Phys 541. General Relativity. (3-0)
Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2004. Prereq: 362 or Math 465. Tensor
analysis and differential geometry developed and used to formulate
Einstein field equations. Schwarzschild and Kerr solutions. Other
advanced topics may include gravitational radiation, particle production
by gravitational fields, alternate gravitational theories, attempts
at unified field theories, cosmology.
Phys 551. Computational Physics. (0-4)
Cr. 2. S. Prereq: 365, 480. Use of modern computational techniques
to analyze topics in classical and modern physics. Offered on a
satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
Phys 564. Advanced Classical Mechanics.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 361, Math 426,
465. Variational principles, Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's
canonical equations, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi
theory, infinitesimal transformations, classical field theory.
Phys 571. Advanced Electricity and
Magnetism. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq:
365, Math 426. Electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value
problems, Maxwell's equations, wave phenomena in macroscopic media,
wave guides.
Phys 572. Advanced Electricity and
Magnetism. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq:
571. Special theory of relativity, least action and motion of
charged particles in electromagnetic fields, radiation, collisions
between charged particles, multipole fields, radiation damping.
Phys 590. Special Topics.
Cr. var. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Topics of current
interest.
A. Nuclear Physics
B. Condensed Matter Physics
C. High Energy Physics
D. Physics
E. Applied Physics
Phys 591. Quantum Physics I.
(4-0) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 481. First semester of a full-year
course. Postulates of quantum mechanics; time-dependent and time-independent
Schrödinger equations for one-,two-, and three-dimensional
systems; theory of angular momentum; Rayleigh- Schrödinger
time-independent perturbation theory.
Phys 592. Quantum Physics II. (4-0)
Cr. 4. S. Prereq: 591. Continuation of 591. Variational theorem
and WKB method; time-dependent perturbation theory; method of partial
waves and Born approximation for scattering by central potentials;
identical particles and symmetry; Dirac and Klein-Gordon equation
for free particles; path integral formalism.
Phys 599. Creative Component.
Cr. var. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Individually directed
study of research-level problems for students electing the nonthesis
M.S. degree option.
Courses for Graduate Students
Phys 611. Quantum Theory of Condensed
Matter. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 512,
681. Quasiparticles in condensed matter: phonons, magnons, photons,
electrons. Quantum theory of interacting many body systems: Green's
functions and diagrammatic techniques.
Phys 624. Advanced Nuclear Physics.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2004. Prereq:
524 and 592. Microscopic few-body and many-body theory; theory
of effective Hamiltonians; relativistic nuclear physics; nuclear
effects in hadron-nucleus, lepton-nucleus, and nucleus-nucleus reactions.
Phys 625. Physics of Strong Interactions.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2005. Prereq: 681. Quark model;
Quantum Chromodynamics IQCD); perturbation methods for QCD; effective
field theories for pions and nucleons; finite temperature field
theories; quark-gluon plasma; phase transitions in QCD.
Phys 632. Semiconductor Physics.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2004. Prereq: 480, 481, 511.
Band structure; statistical mechanics of electrons and holes; galvano-magnetic
effects, magnetoresistivity, cyclotron resonance; transport properties;
principles of junctions and heterostructures; optical properties;
amorphous semiconductors; quantum well structures.
Phys 637. Elementary Particle Physics.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2003. Prereq:
537. First semester of a full year course. Properties of leptons,
bosons, and quarks and their interactions; quantum chromodynamics,
Glashow-Weinberg-Salam model, grand unification theories, supersymmetry;
modern theoretical techniques and tests of the Standard Model.
Phys 638. Elementary Particle Physics.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2004. Prereq: 637. Continuation
of 637. Properties of leptons, bosons, and quarks and their interactions;
quantum chromodynamics, Glashow-Weinberg-Salam model, grand unification
theories, supersymmetry, and superstring theory; modern theoretical
techniques.
Phys 650. Advanced Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1 each time taken. F.S. Topics of current interest. Offered
on a satisfactory-fail grading basis only.
A. Nuclear Physics
B. Condensed Matter Physics
C. High Energy Physics
D. Physics
E. Applied Physics
Phys 660. Advanced Topics in Physics.
Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken. F.S. Courses on advanced topics and
recent developments.
A. Nuclear Physics
B. Condensed Matter Physics
C. High Energy Physics
D. Physics
E. Applied Physics
Phys 674. Applications of Group Theory
to Physics: Condensed Matter Physics.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 2003. Prereq: 592. Theory of
groups and group representations; point, space, and rotation groups;
applications to molecular and crystal structures, crystal field
and spin-orbit interactions, energy bands and phonon dispersion
relations. Applications to modern materials.
Phys 675. Applications of Group Theory
to Physics: Nuclear and High Energy Physics.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2004. Prereq: 592. Theory of
Lie groups, Lie algebras, and their representations. Survey of the
Lorentz group, Poincaré group, SU(N), and other Lie groups
of physical importance. Applications to nuclear and elementary particle
physics.
Phys 681. Quantum Field Theory I.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 592. Quantization of fields (canonical
and path integral); Feynman rules; introduction to gauge theories;
Quantum Electrodynamics; radiative corrections; renormalization
and renormalization group.
Phys 682. Quantum Field Theory II.
(3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 2004. Prereq: 681. Continuation
of 681. Systematics of renormalization; renormalization group methods;
symmetries; spontaneous symmetry breaking; non-abelian gauge theories;
the Standard Model and beyond; special topics.
Phys 699. Research.
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