PHYSICS (PHYS)
101. Physics in the Modern World (4) Basic concepts and the societal
impact of physics. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, energy, light, nuclear
and atomic physics, and astrophysics. 3R, 3L. Open to non-majors only. P, high
school algebra.
102. * Introductory Physics I (3) CDT Designed for liberal arts and life
science majors with no calculus background. Survey of the basic fields of
physics, with emphasis on applications to other fields and historical
development. P, high school algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Those wishing to
take this course as a lecture-laboratory course should register concurrently for
181.
103. * Introductory Physics II (3) CDT Continuation of 102. P, 102.
Those wishing to take this course as a lecture-laboratory should register
concurrently for 182.
107. The Physics of Music (4) CDT Sound production, musical instruments,
frequency analysis, physics of hearing, psychological and physiological effects,
harmony and scales, hall acoustics, electronic production and recording. 3R, 3L.
131. * Introductory Physics with Calculus I (4) Designed for liberal
arts and life science majors with calculus background. Principles of kinematics,
dynamics, wave motion and acoustics P, MATH 125a, CR, MATH 125b. Those wishing
to take this course as a lecture-laboratory course should register concurrently
for 181.
132. * Introductory Physics with Calculus II (4) Designed for liberal
arts and life science majors with calculus background. Thermodynamics,
electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, optical instruments,
atomic and nuclear physics. P, 131. Those wishing to take this course as a
lecture-laboratory course should register concurrently for 182.
141. * Introductory Mechanics (4) CDT Vector concepts; kinematics,
statics and dynamics for point masses, particle systems and rigid bodies;
conservation laws of energy, momentum, and angular momentum; fluid statics and
dynamics. 4R, 2L. P, MATH 125a, CR, MATH 125b.
142. * Introductory Optics and Thermodynamics (2-3) CDT Temperature
scales, heat, thermodynamics, heat engines and kinetic theory; geometrical
optics, lenses, mirrors and optical instruments; physical optics, diffraction,
interference and wave theory. 2R (1R, 2L). P, 141, CR, MATH 223.
142H .* Honors Introductory Optics and Thermodynamics (2-3) Temperature
scales, heat, thermodynamics and heat engines; kinetic theory and statistics of
many particle systems; geometrical optics, lenses, mirrors and optical
instruments; physical optics, diffraction, interference and wave theory. 2R
(3L). P, 141H or 141 with approval of instructor, CR, MATH 223.
151. * Introduction to Mechanics (4) Kinematics and dynamics of
particles and rigid bodies, conservation laws. 4R, 2L. CR, MATH 125a.
152. * Introduction to Thermodynamics and Relativity (4) Continuation of
151. Fluid statics and dynamics, first and second laws of thermodynamics and
special theory of relativity. 4R, 2L. P, 151, CR, MATH 125a.
181. Introductory Laboratory I (1) Quantitative experiments in physics,
both illustrative and exploratory. Designed to accompany 102 or 131; sections
are established corresponding to each course. P, CR, 102 or 131.
182. Introductory Laboratory II (1) Quantitative experiments in physics,
both illustrative and exploratory. Designed to accompany 103 or 132; sections
are established corresponding to each course. P, 181, CR, 103 or 132.
195. Colloquium
a. Creation of the Universe (1)
205. Computational Physics (3) Introduction to numerical techniques for
solving physics problems. Includes introduction to programming. Sample problems
might include chaotic motion, nonlinear mechanics, particle trajectories, Monte
Carlo simulation of phase transitions or stellar structure. P, 142 or 152.
241. * Introductory Electricity and Magnetism (4) CDT Field concepts,
electrostatics, magnetostatics, currents, electromagnetic phenomena and
electromagnetic waves. 4R, 2L. P, 141, CR, MATH 223.
241H .* Honors Introductory Electricity and Magnetism (4) Electrostatic
forces, fields, and potentials; magnetostatics; dynamics of charged particles in
electric and magnetic fields; electrical currents and circuit analysis,
electromagnetic phenomena associated with time-dependent electric and magnetic
fields; Maxwell's equations in differential form and electromagnetic waves.
Methods of vector calculus are used extensively. 3R, 3L. P, 141H or 141 with
approval of instructor, CR, MATH 223.
242. * Introductory Relativity and Quantum Physics (3) CDT Introduction
to 20th century concepts. Relativity and quantum theory will be emphasized.
Other topics may be chosen from the following list: atomic and molecular
structure, nuclear and elementary particle physics, quantum statistics and
condensed matter. P, 141, 142, 241 or OPTI 226; MATH 223.
251. * Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism (4) Laws of electric
and magnetic fields, DC and AC circuits, Maxwell's equations. 4R, 2L. P, 152,
CR, MATH 223.
252. * Introduction to Optics and Quantum Theory (4) Continuation of
251. EM waves, physical and geometrical optics, and quantum theory. 4R, 2L. P,
152.
*Credit will be allowed for only one of the following sequences of courses: 102-103 with 181-182; 131-132 with 181-182; 141-142-241-242; 151-152-251-252.
320. Optics (3) Electromagnetic waves; rays, interference, diffraction,
scattering; applications to imaging systems, Fourier methods, holography, and
crystal optics. P, 242 or 252, MATH 223.
321. Theoretical Mechanics I (3) CDT Newton's laws; rectilinear and
rotational motion; simple, damped and rotational oscillators; Lagrangian and
Hamiltonian formulations; central forces and orbital motion; noninertial
reference frames; rigid bodies; coupled oscillators. P, 241H or 251, MATH 223,
CR, 254.
325. Thermodynamics (3) Approximately equal time spent on classical and
statistical thermodynamics; basic laws of thermal equilibrium; heat engines;
ideal and non-ideal gases; phase transitions; irreversible processes, kinetic
theory and statistical thermodynamics. P, 242 or 252, MATH 223.
331. Electricity and Magnetism I (3) Electromagnetic phenomena leading
to Maxwell's equations; static and time-dependent solutions. P, 321 or MATH
422a.
332. Electricity and Magnetism II (3) Continuation of 331. Transmission
lines and wave guides; radiation theory, 4-vector formulation of special
relativity. P, 331.
371. Quantum Theory (3) Introductory quantum mechanics; Schroedinger's
Equation, one-dimensional problems, operators and matrices, three-dimensional
problems, two particle problems, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom and spin.
P, 242 or 252, 321, MATH 254.
381. Methods of Experimental Physics I (1-3) Designed to develop
experimental skills and to demonstrate important concepts in classical and
modern physics. 3L. P, two upper-division courses in physics or CR, 205 is a
recommended corequisite for students without programming experience.
Writing-Emphasis Course.**
382. Methods of Experimental Physics II (1-3) Continuation of 381. Both
381 and 382 are offered each semester, but students are encouraged not to enroll
simultaneously. Writing-Emphasis Course.**
402. Medical Physics (3) CDT Basic physics of the human body: the
principles of mechanics, electricity, sound, light and radiation as they apply
to physiology, with emphasis on instrumentation for diagnosis and treatment. P,
103 or 132; MATH 124 or equivalent. May be convened with 502. Change
course description and add crosslist: Basic physics of the human body: the
principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, light and radiation, with emphasis on
their role in biological systems and biomedical applications. (Identical with
MCB 402). Fall '98
422. Theoretical Mechanics II (3) Advanced classical mechanics and
modern dynamical systems. Topics include: canonical transformations,
Hamilton-Jacobi theory, continuum mechanics, fluid dynamics and nonlinear
systems. Special topics covered in the latter may include discrete maps,
fractals, chaos, differential flows and solitons. P, 321, MATH 254.
430. Introduction to Biophysics (2) CDT Concepts and experimental
techniques of molecular biophysics; physical properties of biological
macromolecules and cell organelles, optical interactions, macromolecular
transitions, molecular mechanism or regulation. P, 103 or 132, CHEM 103a-103b.
(Identical with MIC 430). May be convened with 530.
433. Physics Demonstrations (1-3) Introduction to teaching materials and
laboratory demonstrations illustrating principles of classical and modern
physics, with emphasis on inexpensive techniques and direct experience. Advanced
degree credit available for non-majors only. P, two semesters of physics. May be
convened with 533.
445. Experimental Physics (1) [Rpt.] Sections a, b, c, d. Students
select one to three sections from the five-week lectures listed below. Each
section is available for one unit of credit. Credit can be given only once for
each topic. None is prerequisite to any other. P, 141, 142, 241, or 151, 152,
251, or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with 545a, 545b,
545c, 545d.
a. Experimental Spectroscopy (1) Laboratory experiments with spectroscopic
sources, spectrometers, instrument functions, detectors, light collection
optics, spectral recording and analysis.
b. Experimental Acoustics (1) Laboratory experiments with sound sources,
oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, sound level meters, filters, musical
instruments, recording, room acoustics.
c. Experimental Microscopy, Light Scattering and Optics of Small Particles (1)
Laboratory experiments with microscopes and polarized scattered light to
characterize small particles and surfaces, optical constants, lasers, remote
sensing.
d. Experimental Geometrical and Physical Optics (1) Experimental measurements of
geometrical and optical properties of basic optical elements-lenses, prisms,
gratings, optical fibers, etc.
450. Nuclear and Particle Physics (3) Nuclear forces; nuclear
phenomenology. Reactions and stability; nuclear models. Radiation and decay. The
structure of nucleons; particle phenomenology; the standard model. P, 371, MATH
254. May be convened with 550.
460. Solid-State Physics (3) Modern theory of crystalline solids. Topics
include free electron theory of metals, crystals, x-ray diffraction, phonons,
band theory, Fermi surfaces, semicondutors, magnetism and superconductivity. P,
325, 371. May be convened with 560.
472. Quantum Theory II (3) Continuation of 371. Applications of quantum
mechanics: fine structure of atomic spectra, addition of angular momentum,
molecules, perturbation theory, transition rates, special topics in nuclear,
elementary particle and condensed matter physics. P, 371. May be convened with
572.
473. Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy for Experimentalists I (3)
Experimental techniques to generate, analyze and detect photons from X-ray to
infrared; interpretation of spectra from gases, liquids, solids and biological
macromolecules; light scattering, polarization. P, 242 or 252. (Identical with
OPTI 473). May be convened with 573.
474. Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy for Experimentalists II (3)
Continuation of 473. P, 473. (Identical with OPTI 474). May be convened with
574.
475. Methods of Mathematical Physics I (3) Mathematical techniques and
their physical applications. Vector and tensor analysis; differential equations,
complex variable theory, Green's functions. P, 321, MATH 254, CR, 331. May be
convened with 575.
476. Methods of Mathematical Physics II (3) Continuation of 475. Special
functions, transform theory, integral equations, variational techniques. P, 322,
MATH 254, CR, 332. May be convened with 576.
481. Methods of Experimental Physics III (1-3) Continuation of 382, with
emphasis on individual work. 3 or 6L. P, 382; 10 units of upper-division
physics. Both 481 and 482 are offered each semester, but students are encouraged
not to enroll simultaneously.
482. Methods of Experimental Physics IV (1-3) Continuation of 481, with
heavy emphasis on individual work. Both 481 and 482 are offered each semester,
but students are encouraged not to enroll simultaneously.
**Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, Satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
502. Medical Physics (3) For a description of course topics see 402.
Graduate-level requirements include an original report demonstrating the ability
to construct mathematical models related to one of the diagnostic or therapeutic
modalities discussed in the course. P, 132 or 103 and MATH 124 or equivalent.
May be convened with 402. Change course description and
add crosslist: For a description of course topics see 402. Graduate-level
requirements include an original report demonstrating the ability to understand
and apply mathematical and physical models related to biology or medicine.
(Identical with MCB 502). Fall '98
503. Quantum Optics and Lasers (3) (Identical with OPTI 503, which is
home).
511. Analytical Mechanics (3) Laws of motion as developed by Newton,
d'Alembert, Lagrange and Hamilton; dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. P,
410.
513. Topics in Advanced Mechanics, Nonlinear Physics, and Chaos (3)
Modern topics in classical mechanics, including canonical perturbation theory,
invariant mappings, nonintegrated system stochastic behavior and applications to
semi-classical quantum theory. P, 511.
515A -
515B -. Electromagnetic Theory (3-3) Theory of classical electromagnetic
phenomena, including time-dependent and static solutions of Maxwell's equations,
radiation theory and relativistic electrodynamics. P, 332, 476.
528. Statistical Mechanics (3) Physical statistics; the connection
between the thermodynamic properties of a macroscopic system and the statistics
of the fundamental components; Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, Einstein-Bose
statistics. P, 476.
529. Information and the Foundations of Physics (3) (Identical with OPTI
529, which is home).
530. Introduction to Biophysics (2) For a description of course topics
see 430. Graduate-level requirements include extra assignments. P, 103, CHEM
103a-103b. (Identical with MBIM 530). May be convened with 430.
531. Biophysical Theory (2) Physical concepts and theories describing
biomolecular structure and function, molecular evolution, limits to structure,
symmetry, oligomer and virus structure, organelle structure and function.
(Identical with MBIM 531).
533. Physics Demonstrations (1-3) For a description of course topics see
433. Graduate-level requirements include assisting with undergraduate lecture
planning and demonstrations. Advanced degree credit available for non-majors
only. P, two semesters of physics. May be convened with 433.
535. Advanced Atomic Physics (3) Details of atomic structure;
interactions of atoms with electromagnetic fields, electrons and ions;
techniques for calculating unperturbed and perturbed energy levels, transition
probabilities and atomic interaction cross sections. P, 511, 515b, 570b.
545. Experimental Physics (1-3) [Rpt.] Sections a, b, c, d. Students
select one to three sections from the five-week lectures listed below. Each
section is available for one unit of credit. Credit can be given only once for
each topic. None is prerequisite to any other. P, 141, 142, 241, or 151, 152,
251, or consult department before enrolling. May be convened with 445a, 445b,
445c, 445d.
a. Experimental Spectroscopy (1) For a description of course topics see 445a.
Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth report on a topic selected in
consultation with the instructor.
b. Experimental Acoustics (1) For a description of course topics see 445b.
Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth report on a topic selected in
consultation with the instructor.
c. Experimental Microscopy, Light Scattering and Optics of Small Particles (1)
For a description of course topics see 445c. Graduate-level requirements include
an in-depth report on a topic selected in consultation with the instructor.
d. Experimental Geometrical and Physical Optics (1) For a description of course
topics see 445d. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth report on a
topic selected in consultation with the instructor.
550. Introductory Nuclear Physics (3) For a description of course topics
see 450. Graduate-level requirements include additional special topics to be
determined by the instructor. P, 242 or 252, MATH 254. May be convened with 450.
551. Nuclear Physics (3) Theory of nuclear systems, including stability,
decay, nuclear forces, scattering, reactions, structure and interaction with
electromagnetic radiation. CR, 570a-570b.
552. The Many-Body Problem in Nuclear Physics (3) [Rpt.] Fermi gas
model, Green's functions, Wick's and Goldstone's theorems, theory of nuclear
matter, microscopic theory of finite nuclei. P, 570b.
556. Electrodynamics of Conducting Fluids and Plasmas (3) (Identical
with PTYS 556, which is home).
560. Solid-State Physics (3) For a description of course topics see 460.
Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth paper on a topic in solid-state
physics. P, 325, 371. May be convened with 460.
561. Physics of Semiconductors (3) Elementary excitations in solids,
phonons, electrons and holes, dielectric formalism of optical response,
many-body effects in a Coulomb system. P, 460, 570, or OPTI 507 recommended but
not formally required. (Identical with OPTI 561).
562. Theory of Condensed Matter (3) Quantum theory of solids. Elementary
excitations. Electron-phonon and electron-electron interactions. Spins and
magnetism. Metal-insulator transitions. Basic concepts in superconductivity. P,
460/560, 475-476.
563. Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (3) Topics in experimental
condensed matter physics; will include thin film theory, methods,
characterization; high vacuum deposition technologies; evaporation sputtering,
MBE, CVD, LPE, Ion Beam Deposition; epitaxial films; difraction theory; x-ray,
electron probes: RBS, XPS, Auger; magnetic films; super-conductivity.
570A -
570B -. Quantum Mechanics (3-3) Principles of quantum mechanics; wave
mechanics and matrix mechanics; applications to atomic structure and
spectroscopy. P, 475, 476 recommended but not required.
570c . Intermediate Quantum Mechanics (3) Formal quantum mechanics;
scattering theory; relativistic wave equations; applications of DIRAC equation;
angular momentum; symmetry; optical theorem; dispersion relations and path
integral formulations.
572. Quantum Theory II (3) For a description of course topics see 472.
Graduate-level requirements include additional homework problems. P, 371. May be
convened with 472.
573. Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy for Experimentalists I (3) For a
description of course topics see 473. Graduate-level requirements include
homework problem assignments at an advanced level. P, 242 or 252. (Identical
with OPTI 573). May be convened with 473.
574. Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy for Experimentalists II (3)
Continuation of 573. P, 573. (Identical with OPTI 574). May be convened with
474.
575. Methods of Mathematical Physics I (3) For a description of course
topics see 475. Graduate-level requirements include advanced examinations, as
determined by the instructor. P, 321, MATH 254, CR, 331. May be convened with
475.
576. Methods of Mathematical Physics II (3) For a description of course
topics see 475. Graduate-level requirements include advanced examinations, as
determined by the instructor. P, 322, MATH 254, CR 332. May be convened with
476.
579A -
579B -. Advanced Relativistic Quantum Mechanics (3-3) Continuous groups;
scattering theory; relativistic wave equations; quantum electrodynamics, Feynman
diagrams, dispersion theory, renormalization; strong and weak interactions. P,
515b, 570b.
581. Elementary Particle Physics (3) Production, interaction, and decay
of mesons, baryons and leptons; high energy scattering of elementary particles;
particle classification and symmetries; theoretical interpretation. P, 472.
582. High Energy Astrophysics (3) (Identical with ASTR 582, which is
home).
586. Techniques in Particle Physics (3) Classification of elementary
particles and their interactions with matter, relativistic kinematics,
detectors, data acquisition techniques, statistical techniques, analysis of
experiments, cosmic radiation and accelerators.
589. Topics in Theoretical Astrophysics (3) [Rpt.] Current topics in
theoretical astrophysics in depth, with emphasis on the methodology and
techniques of the theorist and the cross-disciplinary nature of astrophysics
theory. Example subjects are nuclear astrophysics, hydrodynamics, transient
phenomena, planetary interiors and atmospheres, neutron stars, jets and the
evolution of star clusters. (Identical with ASTR 589 and PTYS 589).
596. Seminar
a. Current Problems in Molecular Biophysics (1) [Rpt.] (Identical with MBIM 596a).
e. Issues in Science and Technology Policy (3) [Rpt./6 units] (Identical with OPTI 596e).
f. Topics in Cosmology (3) P, 476.
h. Philosophy of Physical Science (3) [Rpt./2] (Identical with PHIL 596h, which is home).
685. Graduate Physics Laboratory (3) [Rpt./2] Introduction to modern
research methods and experiments. Problems in low-temperature physics;
solid-state, atomic, and nuclear spectroscopy; computer-based data acquisition
and analysis; solar-energy physics; and others.
695. Colloquium
a. Current Problems in Physics (1) [Rpt./4 units]
697. Workshop
a. Problems in Computational Science (3) [Rpt./1] (Identical with MATH 697a, which is home).
b. Applied Mathematics Laboratory (3) (Identical with MATH 697b, which is home).