500

PHYS 530 Kinetic Theory and Statistical Mechanics

Maxwell-Boltzmann collision theory. H-theorem, transport equation, quantum statistics partition functions, equipartition theorem, applications to thermodynamic systems, ergodicity.

3

PHYS 531 Mathematical Physics I

Mathematical methods including eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, variational principles, abstract vector spaces, integral equations, Green's functions, partial differential equations of physics.

3

PHYS 532 Mathematical Physics II

Mathematical methods including eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, variational principles, abstract vector spaces, integral equations, Green's functions, partial differential equations of physics.

3

PHYS 533 Electromagnetic Theory I

Potential theory and boundary value problems, electromagnetic field relations, magnetohydrodynamics, Leinard-Wiechert potentials.

3

Prerequisites

PHYS 531

PHYS 534 Electromagnetic Theory II

Potential theory and boundary value problems, electromagnetic field relations, magentohydrodynamics, Leinard-Wiechert potentials.

3

Prerequisites

PHYS 531

PHYS 540 Modern Optics

Green's functions and linear theory, spatial filters, geometrical theory and aberrations, interference, diffraction and image formation, matrix and coherence theory, partial polarization, Fourier Methods.

3

PHYS 541 Advanced Dynamics

Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods, variational principles, relativistic mechanics, transformation theory, oscillations, fields.

3

Prerequisites

PHYS 531

PHYS 543 Quantum Mechanics I

Solutions to wave equations, approximation methods, time dependent problems, vector spaces, matrix formulation, identical particles, scattering, radiation, second quantization.

3

Prerequisites

PHYS 531

PHYS 544 Quantum Mechanics II

Solutions to wave equations, approximation methods, time dependent problems, vector spaces, matrix formulation, identical particles, scattering, radiation, second quantization.

3

Prerequisites

PHYS 531

PHYS 546 Reactor Physics

Nuclear reactions and radiations, reactor theory, instrumentation, control, fuel, shielding, heat transfer, and applications of nuclear reactors.

3

Prerequisites

PHYS 432

PHYS 570 Special Topics

Areas not covered in regular courses. Broad range of advanced topics consistent with teaching and research interests of department.

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