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566. Quantum Optics. (3 to a maximum of 6) ∆ ††
Study and manipulation of quantum coherence with electromagnetic
fields. Quantum coherent spectroscopy; photon
statistics and nonclassical light; open quantum systems;
decoherence; special topics. {Alternate Years}
568. Nonlinear Optics. (3)
(Also offered as ECE 568.) General concepts, microscopic
approach, nonlinear optical effects and devices. {Alternate
Springs}
569. Advanced Topics in Modern Optics. (3 to a maximum
of 6) ∆ ††
Possible topics include dye lasers, solid-state lasers, novel
lasers, interaction between intense lasers and matter, advanced
nonlinear optics spectroscopy. {Offered upon demand}
570. Theory of Relativity. (3)
Einstein’s theory of general relativity both as a theoretical
model for gravitational forces via curved space times and as
applied to various realistic astrophysical situations such as
neutron stars, black holes and gravitational waves. {Offered
upon demand}
573. Classical Mechanics II. (3)
Introduction to methods and topics of current interest in classical
mechanics, particularly methods of advanced Hamiltonian
mechanics and topics related to nonlinear dynamics and
chaos in Hamiltonian and dissipative systems.
Prerequisite: 503. {Alternate years}
576. Advanced Statistical Mechanics. (3)
Introduction to topics and methods of current areas of interest
in statistical mechanics, particularly the area of cooperative
phenomena and the area of nonequilibrium (time-dependent)
statistical mechanics. {Alternate years}
Prerequisite: 505.
580. Advanced Plasma Physics. (3)
(Also offered as CHNE, ECE 580.) Plasma kinetics equations,
Vlasov theories of plasma waves and microinstabilities,
Landau damping, nonlinear evolution of instabilities, turbulence,
applications, transport in fluid plasmas; Fokker-Planck,
Krook collision model.
Prerequisites: 534, 535. {Offered upon demand}
581. Advanced Topics in Physics and Astrophysics. (3
to a maximum of 12) ∆
599. Master’s Thesis. (1-6)
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours, but only 6
hours will count toward the program of studies. Offered on
a CR/NC basis only.
650. Research. (1-12 to a maximum of 24) ∆
May be repeated with any single faculty member.
699. Dissertation. (3-12)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Astronomy/Astrophysics (ASTR)
For ASTR 101 through 109 see the general interest courses
described above.
270. General Astronomy. (3)
Concepts of astronomy with emphasis on the Solar System.
Pre- or corequisites: MATH 150 or 162 and any physics
course numbered 150 or higher. {Fall}
270L. General Astronomy Laboratory I. (1)
Observations of the moon, planets and stars.
Pre- or corequisite: 270. Three hrs. lab. {Fall}
271. General Astronomy. (3)
Stellar astronomy, the galaxy, extra-galactic systems, cosmology.
Pre- or corequisites: (MATH 150 or 162) and any physics
course numbered 150 or higher. {Spring}
271L. General Astronomy Laboratory. (1)
Observations of the moon, planets and stars.
Pre- or corequisite: 271. Three hrs. lab. {Spring} .
*421. Concepts of Astrophysics. (3)
Gravitation, radiation, relativity, stellar atmospheres, structure,
and evolution.
Prerequisite: PHYC 330. {Fall}
*422. Stars and Stellar Systems. (3 to a maximum of
6) ∆ ††
Applications of advanced astrophysical concepts to the
interstellar medium, star formation, the Milky Way, external
galaxies, and cosmology.
Prerequisite: 421. {Spring}
*423. Radio Astronomy. (3)
Single dish and aperture synthesis radio observations; emission
processes at radio wavelengths: synchrotron radiation,
thermal bremsstrahlung.
Prerequisites: PHYC 330. {Spring}
*424. Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology. (3) †
Distribution, properties and interactions of galaxies and
quasars; large scale clusterings of matter, formation and
evolution of the universe; physical cosmology. {Offered upon
demand}
*425. Galactic Astronomy. (3)
The observed and inferred structure, kinematics and evolution
of our galaxy. {Offered upon demand}
*426. Optics and Instrumentation. (3) †
Principles of optics and quantum physics applied to modern
astronomical instrumentation (over a wide range of electromagnetic
wavelengths), data acquisition and processing.
{Offered upon demand}
*427. Topics in Planetary Astronomy. [Selected Topics in
Planetary Astronomy.] (3 to maximum of 12) [3] ∆ †
Planetary physics; planetary investigation using space vehicles;
optical properties of planetary atmospheres. {Offered
upon demand}
*445. Introduction to Cosmic Radiation. (3)
(Also offered as PHYC 445.) Primary cosmic radiation,
Stormer theory, production and detection of secondary cosmic
radiation, meteorological and environmental effects, temporal
variations, heliospheric transport, extensive air showers
and origin of cosmic rays. {Offered upon demand}
*455. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6) ∆
456. Honors Problems. (1 to a maximum of 2) ∆
(Also offered as PHYC 456.) Independent studies course for
students seeking departmental honors.
534. Plasma Physics I. (3)
(Also offered as CHNE, PHYC, ECE 534.) Plasma parameters,
adiabatic invariants, orbit theory, plasma oscillations,
hydromagnetic waves, plasma transport, stability, kinetic
theory, nonlinear effects, applications.
Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall}
536. Advanced Astrophysics I. (3)
(Also offered as PHYC 536.) Astrophysical problems as
illustrations of classical and statistical mechanics, as well
as E&M: expansion of the universe; dark matter; big-bang
nucleosynthesis; interiors of white dwarfs and neutron stars;
supernova explosions; formation of galaxies. {Alternate
Falls}
537. Advanced Astrophysics II. (3) †
(Also offered as PHYC 537.) Astrophysical problems as illustrations
of quantum mechanics; hydrogen and other atoms;
molecules; spectral lines in the astrophysical environment;
Doppler effect; ionized regions surrounding stars; centers of
active galaxies; Lyman alpha forest; non-Keplerian rotation
of galaxies.
Prerequisite: PHYC 521. {Alternate Springs}
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