11417

PHYS 119 The Physics of Stuff

Christian Bracher

M . W . .

10:10am - 11:30 am

ROSE 108

SCI

An exploration of the physical principles underlying the organization of matter into increasingly complex structures and the resulting properties. Topics include elementary particles and fundamental interactions, conservation laws, nuclei, radioactivity, the concept of energy and momentum, the electric force, waves, fundamentals of quantum mechanics, and atomic physics.  The course puts emphasis on "everyday" applications of these principles. Laboratory sessions are designed to illustrate and reinforce the ideas presented in the lectures. There are no formal mathematical prerequisites, but a working knowledge of algebra is assumed. Class size: 24

PHYS 119 Lab Options: (register separately)

 

11418

PHYS 119 LBA The Physics of Stuff

Christian Bracher

. . . . F

11:50 am -1:10 pm

ROSE 108

SCI

Class size: 12

 

11419

PHYS 119 LBB The Physics of Stuff

Christian Bracher

. . . . F

10:10am - 11:30 am

ROSE 108

SCI

Class size: 12

 

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11420

PHYS 142 A Introduction to Physics II

Matthew Deady

M . W . F

8:30 am -9:50 am

HEG 102

SCI

Part II of a calculus-based survey which will focus on electricity and magnetism, light, electromagnetic radiation, and optics. The course stresses ideas - the unifying principles and characteristic models of physics. Labs develop the critical ability to elicit understanding of our physical world. Prerequisites: Physics 141, Mathematics 141. Class size: 24

 

11421

PHYS 142 B Introduction to Physics II

Paul Cadden-Zimansky

M . W . F

10:10am - 11:30 am

HEG 102

SCI

See above. Class size: 24

PHYS 142 Lab Options: (register separately)

 

11422

PHYS 142 LBA Introduction to Physics II

Paul Cadden-Zimansky

M . . . .

1:30 pm -3:30 pm

HEG 107

SCI

Class size: 12

 

11423

PHYS 142 LBB Introduction to Physics II

Paul Cadden-Zimansky

M . . . .

4:00 pm -6:00 pm

HEG 107

SCI

Class size: 12

 

11424

PHYS 142 LBC Introduction to Physics II

Matthew Deady

. T . . .

1:30 pm -3:30 pm

HEG 107

SCI

Class size: 12

 

11425

PHYS 142 LBD Introduction to Physics II

Matthew Deady

. T . . .

4:00 pm -6:00 pm

HEG 107

SCI

Class size: 12

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11426

PHYS 222 Mathematical Methods II

Christian Bracher

. . . . F

1:30 pm -4:30 pm

HEG 106

MATC

(2 credits) This is the second part of a two-part course series that introduces mathematical topics and techniques that are commonly encountered in the physical sciences, including complex numbers and analytic functions, Fourier series and orthogonal functions, standard types of partial differential equations, and special functions. Prerequisites: MATH 141 and 142, or the equivalent. Recommended: PHYS 221, Mathematical Methods of Physics I.

Class size: 16

 

11427

PHYS 314 Thermal Physics

Matthew Deady

. T . Th .

9:30 am - 11:30 am

HEG 106

SCI

This course studies the thermal behavior of physical systems,  employing thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and statistical mechanics.  Thermodynamical topics include equations of state, energy and entropy,  and the first and second laws of thermodynamics.  Both classical and  quantum statistical mechanics are covered, including distribution  functions, partition functions, and the quantum statistics of  Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein systems. Applications include atoms,  molecules, gases, liquids, solids, and phase transitions. Prerequisites: Physics 141-142, Mathematics 141-142.

Class size: 16

 

11428

PHYS 323 Quantum Mechanics

Christian Bracher

M . W . .

1:30 pm -3:30 pm

HEG 106

 

An introduction to non-relativistic quantum mechanics, covering the stationary and time-dependent Schrdinger equation; energy spectrum and eigenstates; one-dimensional problems: potential wells and quantum harmonic oscillator; Copenhagen interpretation of quantum theory,
representations, Hilbert spaces, quantum states, and operators; angular momentum, central force problems, and hydrogen atom; identical particles, spin, bosons and fermions.  Prerequisites:  Linear algebra (MATH 213 or 242), complex numbers (PHYS 222 or MATH 362), Modern Physics (PHYS 241).

Class size: 16

 

11429

PHYS 418 Condensed Matter Physics

Paul Cadden-Zimansky

. T . Th .

1:30 pm -3:30 pm

HEG 106

 

This course is an introduction to the foundations of solid state physics: quantum mechanical models of electronic transport, crystal structure, band structure, semiconductors and semiconductor devices, phonons, quasiparticles, magnetism, and superconductivity; along with overviews of more advanced and contemporary topics such as density functional theory, quantum Hall effects, mesoscopic transport, and Dirac fermions.  Corequisites:  Physics 314, 322.. Class size: 12