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Advanced laboratory experiments: electrostatic measurements, magnetic hysteresis, Hall effect, inductance, A.C. circuits, etc. (One course chosen from PHY 470, 471, 472 or 480 is required for the major.) Offered on demand.

In PHY 481- 483, the student will begin a series of measurements to contribute to the ongoing faculty-student research project. Four semesters of this work are possible. In addition, the student’s senior thesis may be based on the theory and...

The probabilistic theory of particles and their interactions has been very successful since its early forms treated quantization of radiation, electron-photon interactions, and atomic energies (Planck 1901, Einstein 1905, and Bohr 1913). Modern...

Applications of Maxwell's equations to numerous practical situations in electrodynamics, including electromagnetic waves and radiation. The theory of relativity and its relation to classical electricity and magnetism are usually included. Strongly...

An advanced study of nuclear and atomic physics. Topics will include: relativistic treatment of energy and momentum in nuclear reactions and Compton scattering, nuclear and atomic structure, the nucleonnucleon interaction, nuclear decay, particle...

Background and theory necessary to understand modern optical devices, instruments, techniques and phenomena. The course begins with a study of the mathematics of waves and important aspects of Maxwell's electromagnetic theory. The course uses...

This course continues the study of Quantum Mechanics, building upon the foundations presented in PHY 490, Quantum Mechanics. Topics covered typically include identical particles, degenerate and nondegenerate time independent perturbation theory, the...

A study of the properties and physical processes taking place in the solid. This subject draws on all the areas of physics and thus tends to unify knowledge from other courses. The course begins by laying the groundwork in crystal structure, crystal...

The defense and writing of the senior thesis based on research work carried on in earlier courses. A senior thesis should examine a narrow area of physics that the student investigates under the supervision of a physics professor. The topic is chosen...

An elective course involving individual research or work on a special topic under faculty supervision. The course may be taken for credit more than once. Requires permission of the instructor.