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| PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY |
| 171.101
(E,N) |
GENERAL PHYSICS FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCE MAJORS I (4) Ford Limit 22 per section Coreq:173.111-112;
110.108-109 One-year course in general
physics covering mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism,
optics, and atomic physics. |
Lec.
Sec.
01-12 |
ThF 10:30-12
T
8 |
| 171.102 (E,N) |
GENERAL PHYSICS FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCE MAJORS II (4) Barnett Limit 22 per section Prereq:
C- or better in 171.101 Coreq:173.112; 110.109 One-year
course in general physics covering mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism,
optics, and atomic physics. |
Lec.
Sec. 01
02
03
04 |
MTW 11
Th 8
Th 8
Th
8
Th
8 |
| 171.103 (E,N) |
GENERAL PHYSICS I FOR BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCE MAJORS (4) Feldman
Limit 22 per section Coreq: 173.111-112; 110.108-109 or 110.106-107
Standard calculus based physics tailored
to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. Topics
in modern physics and in fluid dynamics,
will be covered in this course. Section
09 added 07/07/05 |
Lec.
Sec.
01-09 08 |
MTW 9
F
8 |
| 171.105 (E,N) |
INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL PHYSICS I (4) Tchernyshyov Coreq: 173.115-116 111-112
and 110.108-109 Students enrolled in this course should enroll
in the Classical Physics Lab only. One
semester introduction to classical mechanics and first course
in a four semester introductory sequence that continues with Physics
106 and Physics 201-202 or 319-320. Recommended
for students who plan to major in Physics. Classical
electricity and magnetism with fewer topics than 171.101-102 and
171.103-104 but in greater depth, and is for students who intend
to take 171.201-202. |
Lec.
Sec.
01 |
MTW 11
Th 11 |
| 173.111 (N) |
GENERAL PHYSICS LAB I (1) Swartz Limit 24 per section
MONTHLY LECTURE Wednesdays at 8am (Oct
5, Nov 2, Dec 7) Experiments are chosen from both physical
and biological sciences and are designed to give students background
in experimental techniques as well as to reinforce physical principles. |
Sec. 01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24 |
M 1-4
M 1-4
M 1-4
T 1-4
T 1-4
T 1-4
W 1-4
W 1-4
W 1-4
Th 1-4
Th 1-4
Th 1-4
Th 9-12am
M 6-9pm
M 6-9pm
T 6-9pm
T 6-9pm
W 6-9pm
W 6-9pm
W 6-9pm
Th 6-9pm
Th
6-9pm
Th
6-9pm
T
6-9pm |
| 173.112 |
GENERAL PHYSICS LAB II (1) Swartz Limit 24 22 per
section Prereq: 173.111 Coreq: 171.102; 171.104; or 171.106 MONTHLY LECTURE Wednesdays at 8am (Oct
5, Nov 2, Dec 7) Experiments are chosen from both physical
and biological sciences and are designed to give students background
in experimental techniques as well as to reinforce physical principles. |
Sec. 01
02
03
04 |
W 1-4
W 6-9pm
Th
1-4
Th
6-9pm |
| 171.113 (N) |
SUBATOMIC
WORLD (3) Blumenfeld Limit 44 Introduction
to concepts of physics of the subatomic world: Symmetries, relativity,
quanta, neutrinos, particles, and fields. Emphasis on ideas of
modern physics, not on the mathematics. Intended for nonscience
majors |
Sec.
01 |
MTW
11 |
| 172.113 (N)
(W) |
INTRODUCTION TO FRONTIER PHYSICS (1) Henry Limit 45 Explores modern experimental methods and theoretical ideas
in physics. |
Sec.
01 |
M
2 |
| 171.115 (N) |
PHYSICS
OF THE EVERYDAY WORLD (3)
Krolik Introduction to concepts
of physics and their consequences for everyday experience.
Using numbers to describe the natural world. Intended for non-scientists. |
Sec.
01 |
MTW
2 |
| 173.115 (N) |
CLASSICAL PHYSICS LABORATORY (1)
(3) Swartz Limit 24 Coreq: 171.105 |
Sec.
01 |
M
6-9pm |
| 171.201 (E,N) |
SPECIAL RELATIVITY AND WAVES (4)
Leheny Prereq: 171.105-106 (preferred) or 171.101-102 or 171.103-104; 110.108-109; Coreq: Calculus 110.202 or 110.211-212 Course continues
introductory physics sequence (begins with 171.105-106). Special
theory of relativity, mathematics of waves, harmonic oscillation,
forced and damped oscillators, electromagnetic waves, diffraction,
interference. |
Lec.
Sec.01
02 |
MTW 11
Th 12
F 2 |
| 172.203 (N) |
CONTEMPORARY PHYSICS SEMINAR (1) Henry Prereq: 171.101-102, 171.103-104, or 171.105-106 This seminar exposes
physics majors to a broad variety of contemporary experimental
and theoretical issues in the field. Students read and discuss
reviews from the current literature, and are expected to make
an oral or written presentation. |
Sec.
01 |
T
2 |
| 171.301 (N) |
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY (4)
Chien, C.Y. Prereq: 171.101-102 or 171.105-106; 110.201-202; Coreq:
110.302 or 110.416 Static electric and
magnetic fields in free space and matter; boundary value problems;
electromagnetic induction; Maxwell's equations; and an introduction
to electrodynamics. |
Lec.
Sec.
01 |
MTW 11
Th
12 |
| 171.303 (N) |
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS (4) Broholm Prereq:
171.202, 171.204, 110.113 Fundamental
aspects of quantum mechanics. Uncertainty relations, Schrodinger
equation in one and three dimensions, tunneling, harmonic oscillator, angular momentum, hydrogen atom, spin,
Pauli principle, perturbation theory (time-independent and time-dependent),
transition probabilities and selection rules, atomic structure,
scattering theory. |
Lec.
Sec. 01 |
MTW 8:30-10
Th 1 |
| 173.307
|
ELECTRONICS FOR PHYSICISTS (3) Maksimovic A rigorous introduction to modern digital and
analog electronics is effected through software and hands-on construction
of a basic talking computer. Course canceled 07/01/05
|
Sec. 01
Lab
|
M 12
M
1-4
|
| 173.308 |
INTERMEDIATE LAB (3) Maksimovic
Course added 07/01/05 |
Sec. 01
Lab |
M 12
M
1-4 |
| 171.312 (N) |
STATISTICAL PHYSICS AND THERMODYNAMICS (4) Glazebrook Markovic Undergraduate course that develops the laws and general theorems
of thermodynamics from a statistical framework. |
Lec.
Sec. 01 |
MTW
1
Th 1 |
| 171.313 (N) |
INTRODUCTION
TO STELLAR PHYSICS (3)
Wyse Prereq: 110.108-109, 171.202 Survey of stellar astrophysics. Topics include stellar atmospheres,
stellar interiors, nucleosynthesis, stellar evolution, supernovae,
white dwarfs, neutron
stars, pulsars, black holes, binary stars, accretion disks, protostars,
and extrasolar planetary systems. Observational
work using the Dept.
20 in telescope is included. |
Sec.
01 |
ThF
9-10:30 |
| 171.319 (E,N) |
INTERMEDIATE
GENERAL PHYSICS FOR THE BIOSCIENCES (4) Reich
Prereq: 171.101-102
or 171.103-104 Second-year physics course for students in the biosciences.
Key physical concepts from statistical physics, fluid mechanics,
and electricity and magnetism that are
relevant to understanding biological systems. Occasional laboratory exercises are included.
|
Lec.
Sec. 01
02 |
MTW 9
Th 12
F
9 |
| 110.369
(QN) |
INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY (4) Morava Limit
25 Prereq: 110.107, 110.302
Cross-listed with Mathematics |
Sec. 01 |
MTW 11 |
| 171.405 (N) |
INTRODUCTION TO CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS (3) Chien, C.L. Prereq:
171.304, 110.201-202 Undergraduate
course covering basic concepts of condensed matter physics: crystal
structure, diffraction and reciprocal lattices, electronic and
optical properties, band structure, phonons, superconductivity and magnetism. |
Sec.
01 |
ThF
10:30-12 |
| 171.415 (N) |
MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR PHYSICISTS (4) Kovesi-Domokos Prereq: 110.201-202 Selection of topics in applied mathematics most frequently
used by physicists. First term focuses on analytic methods: functions
of complex variables, series and perturbation methods for solving
differential equations, Sturm-Liouville theory and special functions,
Fourier series and transforms. |
Lec.
Sec. 01
|
ThF
9-10:30 MTW 11
T
12 |
| 171.501 |
INDEPENDENT
RESEARCH – UNDERGRADUATES Research
done in senior year in conjunction with experimental equipment of intermediate
laboratory or as special project in research group. Credit for
independent study given to junior and senior students who act
as tutors. |
|
|
| 171.503 (W) |
SENIOR THESIS
Staff Open
to Senior Dept. majors only Preparation of a substantial thesis based
upon independent student research, supervised by at least one
faculty member in Physics and Astronomy. |
|
|
| 171.601 |
THEORETICAL
MECHANICS Kaplan The Lagrangian,
Hamiltonian, and Hamilton-Jacobi methods of mechanics, with applications to some vibrational
and rotational problems. A discussion of classical perturbation
theory is included. |
Sec.
01 |
MT
4-5:30 |
| 171.603 |
ELECTROMAGNETIC
THEORY Vishniac Theory of
the Maxwell equations, with static and dynamic applications,
boundary-value problems, guided and free waves, diffraction, scattering,
special relativity, electron theory. |
Sec.
01 |
MTW
11 |
| 171.605 |
QUANTUM
MECHANICS Tesanovic Review of wave mechanics and the Schrodinger equation, Hilbert
space, harmonic oscillator, the WKB approximation, central forces
and angular momentum, scattering, electron spin, density matrix,
perturbation theory (time-independent and time-dependent), quantized radiation field, absorption and emission
of radiation, identical particles, second quantization, Dirac
equation. |
Lec.
Sec.
01 |
ThF 10:30-12
F
1 |
| 173.607 |
ADVANCED
LABORATORY Maksimovic Covers a thorough survey of analog and digital electronics with
a strong emphasis on integrated-circuit technology. |
Sec.01
Lab |
M
12
M
1-4 |
| 171.613 |
RADIATIVE
ASTROPHYSICS Neufeld A two-term sequence including equation of
transfer, connection to thermodynamics, diffusion; linear EM waves:
dispersion relations, polarization; special relativity; classical
EM radiation; bremsstrahlung; synchrotron radiation; Compton scattering;
properties of plasmas; charged particles in matter; atomic and
molecular spectroscopy; time-dependent perturbation theory; calculation of quantum
transition rates for both radiative and collisional processes;
techniques for solution of the transfer equation, applications
to stellar atmospheres and interstellar nebulae. |
Sec. 01 |
MW 2-3:20 |
| 171.615 |
GALACTIC
STRUCTURE AND STELLAR DYNAMICS Norman
Potential theory; stellar orbits; equilibrium
of collisionless systems; stability of collisionless systems;
disk dynamics and spiral structure; galactic rotation and the galactic potential; globular
cluster evolution. |
Sec. 01 |
MTW 10 |
| 171.621 |
CONDENSED
MATTER PHYSICS Chien, C.L. This
sequence is intended for graduate students in physics and related
fields. Topics include: metals and insulators, diffraction and
crystallography, phonons, electrons in a periodic potential, transport. |
Sec.
01 |
ThF
10:30-12 |
| 172.631 |
PHYSICS SEMINAR Broholm First year graduate students only Study of the methods and results of modern
physics and other topics of interest. Each student will discuss
some phase of the subject. |
Sec.
01 |
M
12 |
| 172.633 |
LANGUAGE
OF ASTROPHYSICS Krolik A survey of the basic concepts, ideas, and
areas of research in astrophysics, discussing general astrophysical topics
while highlighting specialized terms often used compared to physics. |
Sec.
01 |
W
12 |
| 172.711 |
INTERMEDIATE SEMINAR Henry
Nonspecialized seminar in which second-year graduate students discuss
subjects of general interest, supplementing the material of the
standard courses and including recent advances in physics. |
Sec.
01 |
T
12 |
| 172.722 |
HOT TOPICS IN ASTROPHYSICS Norman
|
Sec.
01 |
M
4-6pm |
| 172.731 |
CAS RESEARCH SEMINAR Zhang |
Sec.
01 |
T
3:30-5 |
| 172.735 |
STARBURST JOURNAL CLUB SEMINAR Heckman |
Sec. 01 |
F
12 |
| 171.745 6 |
GENERAL RELATIVITY Domokos
A comprehensive
introduction to differential geometry and Einstein's theory of
gravitation. Applications to stellar collapse and black holes,
gravitational waves and detectors, and Robertson Walker and inflationary
cosmologies. |
Sec.
01 |
ThF
9-10:30 MW 3:30-5 |
| 171.750 |
COSMOLOGY
Bennett/Szalay
Review of
basic general relativity, Friedmann solutions; speculations about
the early universe, inflation; big bang nucleosynthesis; creation
of the microwave background; development of density perturbations;
galaxy formation; the intergalactic medium; large-scale structure;
dark matter. |
Sec.
01 |
MT
9:30-11
M 11, T 11-1 |
| 172.751 |
ELEMENTARY PARTICLE PHYSICS SEMINAR Blumenfeld |
Sec.
01 |
W
12-1:30 |
| 172.753 |
ADVANCED PARTICLE THEORY SEMINAR Kaplan |
Sec.
01 |
F
2 |
| 171.755 |
FOURIER OPTICS AND INTERFEROMETRY
IN ASTRONOMY Allen
A course for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students
covering the principles of optics and image formation using Fourier
Transforms, and a discussion of interferometry and other applications
both in radio and optical astronomy. Topics may include: coronagraphs,
interferometers, synthesis imaging techniques; and applications
in astronomy including high-precision astronomy, high-resolution
imaging, and the search for extrasolar planetary systems. Course added 06/15/05 |
Sec.
01 |
F
T 2-4
|
| 172.763 |
CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS SEMINAR Markovic |
Sec.
01 |
W
2-3:30 |
| 171.783 |
ADVANCED
PARTICLE THEORY: NON-PERTURBATIVE GAUGE
THEORY AND GRAVITY Sundrum Advanced course on the modern theory of fundamental interactions:
standard model of strong, electro-magnetic and weak interactions
(perturbative aspects of QCD, renormalization group, SU(2)xU(1)
vector bosons and the fermion sector, fermion masses, generations.
θ-problem limitations of the standard
model). Prototype grand unified model (GUT): SU(5). |
Sec.
01 |
MW
10:30-12 M 11:12:30 |
| 171.801 |
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH - GRADUATES
Sec. 01 - Staff
Sec. 02 - Sundrum
Sec. 03 - Feldman
Sec. 04 - Chien, Chia-ling
Sec. 05 - Domokos
Sec. 06 - Reich
Sec. 07 - Chien, Chih
Sec. 08 - Krolik
Sec. 09 - Barnett
Sec. 10 - Norman
Sec. 11 - Blumenfeld
Sec. 12 - Heckman
Sec. 13 - Moos
Sec. 14 - Szalay
Sec. 15 - Ford
Sec. 16 - Bagger
Sec. 17 - Wyse
Sec. 18 - Henry
Sec. 19 - Neufeld
Sec. 20 - Tesanovic
Sec. 21 - Blair
Sec. 22 - Robbins
Sec. 23 - Glazebrook
Sec. 24 - Uomoto
Sec. 25 - Bianchi
Sec. 26 - Falk
Sec. 27 - Kaplan
Sec. 28 - Finkenthal
Sec. 29 - Leheny
Sec. 30 - Markovic
Sec. 31 - Tchernyshov
Sec. 32 - Bennett |
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