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ments, and topics selected from lasers, optical waveguides and thin
films, and properties of optical materials.
PHYS 4601 Thermodynamics & Stat Mechancs
3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2064 and MATH 2115 or consent of the Department.
A study of theory and experiments in the fields of thermodynamics
and statistical mechanics.
PHYS 4601G Thermodynamics & Stat Mechancs
3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2064 and MATH 2115 or consent of the Department.
A study of theory and experiments in the fields of thermodynamics
and statistical mechanics.
PHYS 4603 Intro to Low Temp Physics
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4601 or consent of department. A study of the
macroscopic theory of superfluid helium, methods of producing
low temperatures, and such topics as magnetic effects, adiabatic
demagnetization and superconductivity.
PHYS 4603G Intro to Low Temp Physics
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4601 or consent of department. A study of the
macroscopic theory of superfluid helium, methods of producing
low temperatures, and such topics as magnetic effects, adiabatic
demagnetization and superconductivity.
PHYS 4801 Nuclear & Reactor Physics
3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2064 and consent of department. A survey of
nuclear forces and models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, apparatus
for detection of particles and radiation of nuclear origin
(scintillation counters, solid-state detectors, coincidence electronics,
etc.), fission and fusion reactors, heat exchangers, radiation damage,
reactor shielding, nuclear fuel fabrication and reprocessing,
options for disposal of nuclear wastes.
PHYS 4801G Nuclear & Reactor Physics
3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2064 and consent of department. A survey of
nuclear forces and models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, apparatus
for detection of particles and radiation of nuclear origin
(scintillation counters, solid-state detectors, coincidence electronics,
etc.), fission and fusion reactors, heat exchangers, radiation damage,
reactor shielding, nuclear fuel fabrication and reprocessing,
options for disposal of nuclear wastes.
PHYS 4901 Condensed Matter & Matrls Phys
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4401 or consent of department. Properties of
the crystalline state. Free electron and band theories of metals,
insulators, and semiconductors. Magnetism, superconductivity, and
superfluidity.
PHYS 4901G Condensed Matter & Matrls Phys
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4401 or consent of department. Properties of
the crystalline state. Free electron and band theories of metals,
insulators, and semiconductors. Magnetism, superconductivity, and
superfluidity.
PHYS 6005 Lab Techniques Teachers I-II
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4004 or consent of department. A course to aid
science teachers to deepen their knowledge of fundamental physics
by designing and carrying out demonstrations and laboratory
techniques for presenting phenomena. The first semester will deal
primarily with mechanics, astronomy, and thermal physics. The
second semester will deal primarily with light, electromagnetism,
modern physics, and energy sources. (Need not be taken in
sequence.) Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
PHYS 6006 Lab Techniques Teachers I-II
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4004 or consent of department. A course to aid
science teachers to deepen their knowledge of fundamental physics
by designing and carrying out demonstrations and laboratory
techniques for presenting phenomena. The first semester will deal
primarily with mechanics, astronomy, and thermal physics. The
second semester will deal primarily with light, electromagnetism,
modern physics, and energy sources. (Need not be taken in
sequence.) Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
PHYS 6191 Selected Topics in Physics
1-6 cr.
The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester.
The topics covered are divided into the following categories: (6191)
Mathematical Physics, (6192) Atomic and Molecular Physics, (6193)
Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, (6194) Condensed Matter
and Materials Physics, and (6195) Geophysics. The amount of
credit a particular course carries will be stated at registration. A
maximum of six credit hours may be accumulated by the student
in any one category. No more than six hours total will be allowed
toward an M.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit
to be earned.
PHYS 6192 Selected Topics in Physics
1-6 cr.
The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester.
The topics covered are divided into the following categories: (6191)
Mathematical Physics, (6192) Atomic and Molecular Physics, (6193)
Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, (6194) Condensed Matter
and Materials Physics, and (6195) Geophysics. The amount of
credit a particular course carries will be stated at registration. A
maximum of six credit hours may be accumulated by the student
in any one category. No more than six hours total will be allowed
toward an M.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit
to be earned.
PHYS 6193 Selected Topics in Physics
1-6 cr.
The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester.
The topics covered are divided into the following categories: (6191)
Mathematical Physics, (6192) Atomic and Molecular Physics, (6193)
Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, (6194) Condensed Matter
and Materials Physics, and (6195) Geophysics. The amount of
credit a particular course carries will be stated at registration. A
maximum of six credit hours may be accumulated by the student
in any one category. No more than six hours total will be allowed
toward an M.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit
to be earned.
PHYS 6194 Selected Topics in Physics
1-6 cr.
The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester.
The topics covered are divided into the following categories: (6191)
Mathematical Physics, (6192) Atomic and Molecular Physics, (6193)
Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, (6194) Condensed Matter
and Materials Physics, and (6195) Geophysics. The amount of
credit a particular course carries will be stated at registration. A
maximum of six credit hours may be accumulated by the student
in any one category. No more than six hours total will be allowed
toward an M.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit
to be earned.
PHYS 6195 Selected Topics Physics
1-6 cr.
The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester.
The topics covered are divided into the following categories: (6191)
Mathematical Physics, (6192) Atomic and Molecular Physics, (6193)
Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, (6194) Condensed Matter
and Materials Physics, and (6195) Geophysics. The amount of
credit a particular course carries will be stated at registration. A
maximum of six credit hours may be accumulated by the student
in any one category. No more than six hours total will be allowed
toward an M.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit
to be earned.
PHYS 6198 Seminar
1 cr.
This course is offered each semester and meets weekly. May be
repeated for credit.
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