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Ph 101, 102 ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICS (4,4)
-- An elementary introduction to the basic principles of physics, their
interpretation and application. Designed to accommodate all
liberal arts students. Three lectures; concurrent enrollment in
Ph 104, 105 is encouraged. Prerequisite: high school
algebra.
PH 101 F07 Butenhoff
PH 101 F06 Butenhoff
PH 102 W09 Butenhoff
PH 102 W08 Butenhoff
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Ph 104, 105 EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS FOR NON-SCIENCE
MAJORS (2,2) -- Discovery labs for essential laws of physics.
Investigate gravity, force, acceleration, momentum, heat, work, energy,
electricity, light, and radioactivity. Make simple electrical
circuits and an electrical motor. Improve computer literacy by
working with graphic models of radioactive decay. One two-hour
discussion and laboratory period. Concurrent enrollment in Ph
101, 102 is encouraged. Prerequisite: high school algebra.
PH 104 F08 Bostrom |
Ph 121, 122 GENERAL ASTRONOMY (4, 4) -- An
introductory historical, descriptive, and interpretative study of
astronomy. Emphasis is on the basic scientific methods as they
apply to astronomical problems. Detailed examination of the
earth, followed by a survey of the other members of the solar
system. Survey of the stars, their types, grouping, and
motions. Models for the evolution of the Universe and the
possibility of life elsewhere. The nature of light, the types of
information it carries, and the types of devices used to detect
it. Need not be taken in sequence.
PH 121 W99 Rol
PH 122 F99 Rol |
| Ph 199 SPECIAL STUDIES (Credit to be arranged.) |
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Ph 201, 202, 203 GENERAL PHYSICS (4, 4,
4) --Introductory physics for
science majors. The student will explore topics in physics including
Newtonian mechanics, electricity, and magnetism, thermal physics,
optics, and modern physics.
Recommended prerequisites: for Ph 201: Mth 112; for Ph 202: Ph 201 and
Ph 214; for Ph 203: Ph 202 and Ph 215.
Corequisites: for Ph 201: Ph 214; for Ph 202: Ph 215; for Ph 203: Ph
216.
PH 201_F07 Widenhorn
PH 201_F07 Seipel
PH 201_F06 Seipel
PH 201_F05 Seipel
PH 201_Su05 Leung
PH 202 W08 Widenhorn
PH 202 W07 Seipel
PH 202 Su05 Seipel
PH 203 S09 Widenhorn
PH 203 S08 Seipel
PH
203 S07 Widenhorn
PH 203 Su05 Carter
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Ph 211, 212, 213 GENERAL PHYSICS (WITH CALCULUS) (4, 4, 4)
-- Introductory
physics for students majoring in science and engineering. The student
will explore topics in physics including statics, dynamics,
electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and optics using the methods of
calculus.
Recommended prerequisites: for Ph 211: Mth 251; for Ph 212: Ph 211 and
Ph 214; for Ph 213: Ph 212 and Ph 215.
Corequisites: for Ph 211: Ph 214; for Ph 212: Ph 215; for Ph 213: Ph
216.
PH 211 F07 Abramson
PH 211 F07 Seipel
PH 211 F06 Seipel
PH 211 F06 Abramson
PH 211 F05 Abramson
PH 211 F05 LaRosa
PH 212 W09 Abramson
PH 212 W07 Seipel
PH 212 Su04 La Rosa
PH
212 W02 Abramson
PH 213 S09 Abramson
PH 213 S08 Abramson
PH
213 S07 Abramson
PH 213 Su05 Dixon
PH 213 S05 LaRosa
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Ph 214, 215, 216 LAB FOR Ph 211, 212, 213
or Ph 221, 222,
223 (1, 1, 1) -- Ph
214, 215, 216 Lab for
Ph 201, 202, 203 or Ph 211, 212, 213 or Ph 221, 222, 223 (1, 1, 1)
Introductory laboratory for students in General Physics (with
Calculus). One 3-hour laboratory period.
Corequisites: Ph 201, 202, 203
or concurrent enrollment in Ph 211, 212, 213 or concurrent enrollment
in Ph 221, 222, 223.
PH 214, 215
& 216 labs
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Ph 221, 222, 223
GENERAL PHYSICS (WITH CALCULUS) (3, 3, 3) -- Introductory physics for
students majoring in engineering. The student will explore topics in
physics including statics, dynamics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics,
and optics using the methods of calculus.
Recommended prerequisites: for Ph 221: Mth 251; for Ph 222: Ph 221 and
Ph 214; for Ph 223: Ph 222 and Ph 215.
Corequisites: for Ph 221: Ph 224; for Ph 222: Ph 215; for Ph 223: Ph
216.
PH 221 F08 Abramson
PH 221 F07 Abramson
PH 221 F06 Abramson
PH 221 F05 Abramson
PH 221 F02
Abramson
PH 221 F00 LaRosa
PH 222 W09 Abramson
PH
222 W02 Abramson
PH 223 S09 Abramson
PH 223 S08 Abramson
PH
223 S07 Abramson
PH 223 S02 Abramson
PH 223 S02 LaRosa
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Ph 261, 262 GENERAL ASTRONOMY (4,
4) -- Introductory
historical, descriptive, and interpretive study of astronomy. Emphasis
is on the basic scientific methods as they apply to astronomical
problems. Detailed examination of the earth, followed by a survey of
the other memebers of the solar system. Survey of the stars, their
types, grouping, and motions. Models for the evolution of the
University and the possibility of life elsewhere. The nature of light,
the types of information it carries, and the types of devices used to
detect it. Includes laboratory and/or fieldwork.
PH 261U
W09 Dixon
PH 261U
W07 Almaraz
PH 262U S09 Butenhoff
PH 262U S08 Butenhoff
PH
262U S07 Butenhoff
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| Ph 299 SPECIAL STUDIES (Credit to be arranged.) |
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Ph 311, 312 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN
PHYSICS (4, 4) -- The revolution in the concepts of physics in the
20th century. Radioactivity, quanta, black-body radiation,
relativity. Bohr's theory of the atom. Introduction to
quantum mechanics. Atomic, molecular spectroscopy, periodic
table. Introduction to nuclear and solid state physics, and
elementary particles. Prerequisite: Ph 203, or Ph 213 and
Mth 252.
PH 311/312 F08/W09 Moeck
PH 311 Moeck S08
PH 312 Moeck
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| Ph 313 IDEAS IN MODERN PHYSICS (4) -- The fundamental
ideas of the modern physics of this century. Topics include the
development of relativity, quantum mechanics, nuclear and particle
physics, and cosmology. Prerequisite: one college-level science
course. |
Ph 314 METHODS OF EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I (4) --
Experimental techniques in basic electrical measurements emphasizing
transient and sinusoidal signals. Two 3-hour laboratory
periods.
PH 314
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Ph 315 METHODS OF EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I (4) --
Experiments in digital logic circuits with applications to experimental
control and computer interfacing. Two 3-hour laboratory
periods. Prerequisite: Ph 314.
PH 315 W09 LaRosa
PH 315 W01 LaRosa |
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Ph 316 METHODS OF EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I (4) --
Students will perform several experiments illustrating quantum and
relativistic effects. The emphasis will be on computer-assisted
experimentation and data analysis. Experiments will include
instrumentation and counting in nuclear physics, measurement of band
gap in semiconductors, measurement of ratio of electron charge to
electron mass, speed of light, Frank-Hertz experiment and electron spin
resonance. Two 3-hour laboratory periods.
Prerequisites: Ph 311.
PH 316 S07 Sanchez
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PH 319: Solid State Physics for Engineering
Students
(4)
A survey of solid state physics aiming at the understanding of
crystalline solids and their electron transport processes. Topics
include crystal lattices, x-ray diffraction, concepts of quantum
physics, the Schroedinger equation, electron tunneling, physical
statistics, the free electron theory of metals, periodic potentials,
semiconductors and superconductors. Recommended prerequisite: PH 213 or
PH 223 |
Ph 321 CURRENT ELECTRICITY (4) -- Electric potential
and current; Kirchoff's Laws and equivalent circuits. Transient
and A.C. behavior of circuit elements. Theory of operation of
diodes and transistors. Prerequisites: Ph 203 or 213
PH 321 F08 Martwick |
*Ph 322 COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS (4) -- Formulation and
numerical solution of physics problems. Use of computers and
graphical displays to enhance intuition and supplement analytical
procedures. Approaches to complex physical situations, especially
those involving dissipative, nonlinear and stochastic phenomena.
Recommended prerequisite: Working knowledge of at least one
computer language.
PH
322 S09 Bodegom
PH 322 S08 Bodegom
PH
322 S07 Bodegom
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| *Ph 331 PHYSICS OF MUSIC (4) -- A series of lectures
and laboratories illustrating the basic principles of acoustics and
their application to string, wind, brass, and percussion
instruments. Some of the laboratory exercises are adaptable for
use in primary and secondary school classes. Prerequisite:
one year of music, or one year of a physical science. |
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*Ph 333U Weather (4) -- This course provides an
overview of the science of the Earth’s
atmosphere. The goal of the course is to develop an understanding of
processes that are responsible for weather and climate. We will learn
about diverse topics ranging from weather here in Portland to
hurricanes that ravage the southeast United States, from regional
weather forecasts to global climate change. The emphasis of the course
will be on concepts that govern these phenomena. There are no
prerequisites.
PH 333U F08 Rice
PH 333U
F06 Rice (previously PH 399)
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*Ph 335U Wacky or Real (4) -- The
use and misuse of physics: beginning with a firm understanding of the
strengths and weaknesses of the scientific method, analyzes how people
veer away from it, resulting in pathological, junk, pseudo and
fraudulent physics. Examples such as magnetic therapy, perpetual
motion, ESP, X-ray cures, and astrology are included. Recommended
prerequisites: upper division standing.
PH 335U_F07 Wacky or Real (previously PH 399)
PH 335U_F06 How Things Work (previously PH 399)
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| *Ph 353 RADIATION IN THE ENVIRONMENT (4) -- Types of
radiation and their interaction with matter, including organic tissue;
methods of detection and shielding; evaluation of dosage and risk
assessment; methods of energy generation based on nuclear energy;
nuclear waste and disposal problems. Prerequisites: Ph 203,
Bi 253, Ch 223, or equivalent. Calculus, previously or
concurrently, is recommended. |
*Ph 363 COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY (3) -- Principles of color
photography, including the physics of color and scientific explanations
of the formation of color images on light-sensitive materials.
Trace uses and the history of color photography.
Prerequisite: one college-level science or photography course.
PH 363-410-510 S05 Barna |
| Ph 365 FRACTALS, CHAOS, AND COMPLEXITY (4) --
Introduction to the basic physical ideas behind fractals in nature,
chaos, complexity, and other current concepts in physics, with emphasis
on fractals and chaos. Computer simulations and desktop experiments
involving fractals, chaos, and complex systems. Prerequisite:
Astronomy, General Physics, or Natural Science Inquiry |
Ph 366 COMPLEXITY AND THE UNIVERSE I (4) --
Introduction to the basic physical ideas behind complexity and other
current concepts in physics. Computer sumulations and desktop
experiments involving fractals, chaos, and complex systems. Includes
laboratory and/or fieldwork. Prerequisite: General Physics or Natural
Science Inquiry.
PH 366U S02 Semura |
Ph 367 COMPLEXITY AND THE UNIVERSE II (4) --
Continuation of Ph 366. Emphasizes scientific cosmology with a focus on
understanding how insights gained from physics and astronomy affect
your view of the universe and your place in it. Students participate
actively in seeing how some of the information was gathered, to help
critically analyze what to believe about the history and arrangement of
the universe and what it means to them. Includes laboratory and/or
fieldwork. Prerequisite: Astronomy, General Physics, or Natural Science
Inquiry.
PH 367U S09 Hanrahan
PH 367U S08 McCarty |
| Ph 371 FRACTALS, CHAOS, COMPLEXITY, AND OTHER CURRENT
TOPICS IN PHYSICS (4) -- Introductory survey to current concepts in
fractals in the natural world, chaos, complexity, and other related
topics in physics. Computer simulations and the use of microcomputers,
desktop experiments are an essential part of the course. Prerequisite:
one year of general physics. |
Ph 375 THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE: GLOBAL CHANGE AND HUMAN
LIFE (4) -- An introduction to the global environment and how human
activities are causing climatic changes, ozone depletion, and
deforestation. Emphasizes the interrelationship between environmental
processes. Deals with the qualitative aspects of how the earth's
climate works, how it can be altered by burning of fossil fuels
(emissions of carbon dioxide) and by the increasing concentrations of
other "greenhouse gases"; how the ozone layer can be depleted by
man-made chemicals, and what is being done, or can be done to avert the
undesirable consequences of these global changes.
PH 375 F08 Khalil
PH 375 F07 Khalil
PH 375 F06 Khalil
PH 375 F05 Khalil
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Ph 378 SCIENCE THROUGH SCIENCE FICTION (4) -- This
class uses science fiction literature to examine a wide variety of
topics in science. Prerequisite: Astronomy, General Physics, or Natural
Science Inquiry. Also listed as Sci 355; course may be taken only once
for credit.
PH 378U F08 Freeouf
PH 378U F07 Freeouf
PH 378U F06 Howard
PH 378U F02 Howard
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Ph 381 PHYSICAL METALLURGY FOR ENGINEERS (3) --
Crystal structure of metals and their relationships to
properties. Phase diagrams of alloys, heat treatment, mechanical
properties, and corrosion. Methods of fabrication of
metals. Two lectures; one 3-hour laboratory period.
Prerequisites: EAS 213, Ph 213 or 223, Ch 223 or equivalent.
PH 381 S07 Moeck
PH 381 S06 Moeck
PH 381 S02 Jiao |
Ph
399 SPECIAL STUDIES (Credit to be arranged.)
PH
399 Alternative Energies W09
Koenenkamp
An introduction to the physics of alternative energy generation. Topics
include solar-thermal, photovoltaic, wind, hydro as well as geothermal
and tidal energy. Physical principles underlying generator design and
the conversion processes will be presented, limiting efficiencies will
be derived and selected technological aspects will be discussed. The
status of alternative energies today and the feasibility of sustainable
energy schemes will be outlined. Recommended prerequisite: PH 213 or PH
223
PH 399 F07 Wacky or Real (see PH 335U)
PH 399 F06 How Things Work (see PH 335U)
PH 399 F06 Weather (see PH 333U)
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Ph 401/501 RESEARCH (Credit to be
arranged.) -- Consent of instructor.
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| Ph 404/504 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/INTERNSHIP (Credit to
be arranged.) -- Consent of instructor. |
| Ph 405/505 READING AND CONFERENCE (Credit to be
arranged.) |
| Ph 406/506 SPECIAL PROJECTS (Credit to be arranged.) |
PH 407/507 SEMINAR (Credit to be arranged.) -- Consent
of instructor.
Students taking this seminar for credit, need to hand in 2 brief
reports and 2 longer reports on 4 presentations of the department
seminar series. (Short reports: 500 words/presentation, long
reports: 800 words/presentation). Deliver the hardcopies to SB2
room 128 anytime before Friday before the Final Exam week. |
Ph 410/510 SELECTED TOPICS (Credit to be arranged.) --
Consent of instructor.
PH 410 S08 Intro to Nanomaterials Science and Engineering
PH 410/510 Su02 Digital Imaging and Image Processing Berry - Course Website
PH 410/510 S05
Quantum Computing Al-Rabadi
PH 363-410-510 S05 Barna
PH
410/510 S07 Introduction to Nanomaterials Science and Engineering Moeck
PH
410/510
W09 Micro Elect Dev Fab II Solanki
PH
410/510
W07 Micro Elect Dev Fab II Solanki
PH410_Digital Photography
PH4-510_Su05 Al-Rabadi
PH4-510_Application of Microbeam in Material Characterization
PH4-510_W07 Micro Elec Device Fab II_Solanki
PH
410/510 S07
Electron
Optics - Koenenkamp - Continue your E&M studies with this introduction to electron
optics. We start with a review of light optics, discuss the properties
of lenses and then introduce the analogous concepts in charged particle
optics. We will derive lens and imaging laws, develop first-order
focusing properties of multi-aperture electrostatic lenses, and address
basic aberration theory. Along the way, we will simulate electron
trajectories in the PC using SIMION. Lab sessions will deal with the
properties of electron lenses, the operation of various electron
microscopes and analytical instruments.
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PH 411/511 INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS (4) -- An
introduction to the formulation and application of wave mechanics; the
Schrödinger equation and its application to time-independent
problems (both one- and three-dimensional problems); identical
particles; approximation methods including mainly time-independent
perturbations. Brief exploration of the potential applications of
quantum mechanics to engineering: quantum nano-structures and quantum
computers. Prerequisites: Ph 318 or 311, Mth 256. This course is the
same as ECE 598; course may be taken only once for credit.
PH 4-511 F08 LaRosa
PH 4-511 F07 La Rosa
PH 4-511 F06 Leung
PH 4-511 F02 Leung
PH 4-511 W02 Leung
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| *Ph 413/513 INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE PHYSICS (4) --
Experimental and theoretical survey of the lattice and electronic
properties of solids with particular emphasis on the properties of
electrons in metals. Prerequisite: Ph 411 or 312. |
†Ph 415/515 EXPERIMENTAL OPTICS (3) -- Advanced
experiments in physical optics. One 4-hour laboratory
period. Prerequisite: Ph 203 or Ph 213
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*Ph 424 CLASSICAL MECHANICS I (3) -- The Newtonian
formulation of mechanics. Kinematics and dynamics of particles in
inertial and accelerated reference frames. Conservation
principles. Central forces, gravitation, and celestial
mechanics. Free and forced vibrations. Prerequisites:
Ph 203 or 213; Mth 256 previously or concurrently.
PH 424 F08 Khalil
PH 424 F06 Peszkin
PH 424 F05 Peszkin
PH 424 W02 Howard |
†Ph 425/525 CLASSICAL MECHANICS II (3) -- Advanced
formulation of mechanics. Lagrange's and Hamilton's
equations. The inertial tensor, free rotations, and rigid body
dynamics. Theory of small oscillations, coupled oscillations and
normal modes. Prerequisites: Ph 424 and Mth 322.
PH 425 W06 Peszkin
PH 425 S02 Howard
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Ph 426/526 THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS (4)
-- Concepts of temperature, work, and heat; first and second laws of
thermodynamics and applications; thermodynamic potentials; heat
engines, Carnot cycle, and ideal gases; entropy and its statistical
interpretation; kinetic theory of gases; classical and quantum
statistics; introduction to statistical mechanical ensembles.
Prerequisites: Ph 203 or 213, Mth 254, and Ph 311.
PH 4/526 S09 Rice
PH 4/526 W08 Rice
PH
4/526
W06 Rice
PH 4/526 F02 Smejtek
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†Ph 431/531, 432/532 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM (4,4)
-- Advanced study of electricity and magnetism covering field and
potential of charge arrays, electrostatic field energy, images,
multipoles, Laplace's equation, Biot-Savart and Ampere's laws, magnetic
field energy, vector potential, displacement current, dielectrics and
their microscopic models, electromagnetic wave equations, boundary
conditions, energy radiation, magnetic materials and their microscopic
models.
Prerequisites: Ph 312 and Mth 256.
PH 4/531 F07 Sanchez
PH 4/531 F06 Joler
PH 4/532 W07 Sanchez
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*Ph 434/534 METHODS OF MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (4) -- A
survey of methods of applied mathematics used in modern physics, to
include: vectors, matrices, operators, and eigenvalues;
perturbation theory and series expansion; variation and optimization;
numerical methods; transforms; and special functions.
Prerequisites: Ph 312 and Mth 322
PH 4/534 F07 Rice
PH
4/534 S07 Rice
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*Ph 440/540, 441/541 PHYSICS OF SOLID STATE DEVICES
(4,4) -- This is a survey intended to provide the foundation
necessary for understanding of function, technology and design of solid
state devices, rather than their application. Topics will
include: introduction to and application of certain concepts of
quantum physics to solids, effect of periodicity in solids on electron
energy states, electron statistics, metals, insulators, semiconductors
and superconductors, thermionic and field assisted electron emission,
electron scattering and mobility of charge carriers, intrinsic and
extrinsic semiconductors, quantitative treatment of p-n function,
diffusion and recombination of excess carriers, quantitative treatment
of electron injection, majority and minority components of the junction
current, breakdown, quantitative treatments of bipolar junction
transistor, field effect transistor and tunnel diodes, physics of
metal-semiconductor and metal-insulator-semiconductor junctions and
devices, superconductivity and superconducting devices, DC and AC
Josephson effects, Josephson junctions, superconductive quantum
interference devices. Prerequisites: Ph 312 or Ph 318.
PH 4/540 W08 Freeouf
PH 4/540 S07 Freeouf
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Ph 451/551, 452/552 ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (4, 4) --
Electron optics theory, specimen preparation and experimental work with
transmission and scanning electron microscopes, Microchemical analysis
with an energy dispersive spectrometer. Specimens from all the
sciences. Two lectures, one 3-hour laboratory period.
Prerequisites: one year of general physics and one year of any
other science.
PH 4/551 W09 Jiao
PH 4/551 W07 Jiao
PH 4/551 W06 Jiao
PH 4/551 W02 Jiao
PH 4/552 S09 Jiao
PH 4/552 S08 Jiao
PH 4/552 S07 Jiao
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Ph 464/564 APPLIED OPTICS (4) -- An overview of optics
and such principal application as fiberoptics; chemical, biological,
and physical sensors; optical information processing, acousto-optics;
lasers and detectors.
Prerequisites: Ph 203 or 213 or 223,
Mth 254.
PH 4/564 S09 La Rosa
PH 4/564 F08 Abramson
PH 4/564 S08 La Rosa
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*Ph 471/571 ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS(4) -- Study of
physics-related phenomena in the atmosphere, such as
electromagnetic/optical phenomena (thunderstorms, remote sensing),
mechanical/hydrodynamic phenomena (dynamics of wind, turbulence in the
atmosphere), thermal phenomena (greenhouse effect); study of physical
techniques applied to monitor the atmosphere (pollutant
detection). Prerequisites: Ph 203 or Ph 213, or Ph 223.
PH 4/571F05_Khalil
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| Ph 472/572 INTRODUCTION TO NONLINEAR DYNAMICS AND CHAOS (4)
-- Introduction to basic theoretical and experimental tools to study
chaos and nonlinear behavior. Desktop experiments and computer
simulations of chaotic systems. Prerequisite: one year of
general physics. |
Ph 475/575 STELLAR ASTRONOMY
PH 4/575 S05 Lystrup |
| Ph 477/577 AIR POLLUTION (4) -- Air pollution
meteorology needed to understand air pollution, atmospheric dispersion
models, K-theory, box models and receptor models. Use of simple
computer models. This course is a foundation for the quantitative
understanding of air pollution: At any point in the environment
(receptor), how much pollution is caused by a known source? If there
are many sources, how much pollution does each source contribute at a
receptor? Prerequisites: Ph 213 or 223, one year of calculus,
introductory course in differential equations. |
| Ph 478/578 APPLICATIONS OF AIR POLLUTION MODELING (4)
-- Students work in teams to solve an air pollution problem using
dispersion and receptor modeling techniques. It teaches the
complementary nature of receptor and dispersion modeling. Teaches the
advantages and disadvantages of the two approaches to air pollution
modeling when either approach is applicable. Students use established
computer models and become proficient in their use. Prerequisite Ph
477/577. |
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*Ph 481/581, 482/582, 483/583 PHYSICAL METALLURGY (2,2,2)
-- Introduction to the principles of physical metallurgy.
Includes the atomic and crystallographic structures of metals and
alloys; defects in structure and the importance of them in determining
the properties of metals; phase diagrams of alloy systems and examples
of important systems; diffusion and phase transformations, emphasizing
the solid state; plasticity and fracture of crystals; and
corrosion. Prerequisites: Ph 203, Ch 223.
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| *Ph 484/584, 485/585, 486/586 PHYSICAL METALLURGY
LABORATORY (1,1,1) -- Experimental studies of the structure of
metals by light microscope, X-ray diffraction, and microhardness
techniques. Heat treatment of metals and studies of the resulting
changes. Corequisite: concurrent enrollment in Ph 481, 482,
483. |
*Ph 490/590, 491/591 CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS
(4,4) -- An introduction to the physical ideas and methods in the
studies of biological phenomena, organization, structure, and function
at the cellular and molecular level. Atomic and molecular
structures, energy and interacting forces relating to cellular and
molecular biophysics will be discussed. Prerequisites: Ph
203, Bi 253, and Ch 223. Calculus, previously or concurrently, is
recommended.
PH 4/590 S09 Mitchell
PH 4/590 F02 Abramson |
| Ph 503 THESIS (Credit to be arranged.) |
Ph 507/607 SEMINAR (Credit to be arranged).
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Ph 510/610, Microelectronic
Device Fabrication I, II, III
This course is the first in a
full- year, three term sequence that treats both the science and
practice of modern microelectronic device fabrication. The course
starts with the principles of crystal growth and wafer preparation, ion
implantation, doping and diffusion, and oxidation. Emphasis is placed
on understanding the basic chemistry, physics, and material science of
wafer processing. The second course of the series emphasizes
metallization and dielectrics. The third term covers a variety of
topics in practical fabrication culmanating in a final project
including fabrication of a virtual device with specified electrical
performance parameters. This course is intended to serve both working
process engineers and matriculated graduate students.
PH 5-610 F08 Evans
PH 510_Microelectronic Device Fabrication I-II-III
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Ph 510/610, Defects in Crystals (4/6)
This
is an introductory course to crystal structures and defects crystalline
materials that addresses nature of the defects, their effect on
materials properties, mechanisms of originations and methods of defect
control (defect engineering) and detection. It combines basic
fundamental concepts of physics and materials science with advanced
metrology and applications to micro- and opto-electronics and failure
analysis. The course may be interesting to both graduate and
undergraduate students who would like to pursue their career in
research, engineering or quality control of semiconductor materials,
but could also be interesting to future materials scientists.
PH
510/610 W09 Rouvimov |
| Ph 601 RESEARCH (Credit to be
arranged.) |
| Ph 603 DISSERTATION (Credit to be arranged.) |
| Ph 604 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/INTERNSHIP (Credit to be
arranged.) |
| Ph 605 READING AND CONFERENCE (Credit to be arranged.)
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Ph 606 SPECIAL PROBLEMS/PROJECTS (Credit to be
arranged.)
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Ph 607 SEMINAR (Credit to be arranged.)
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| Ph 610 SELECTED TOPICS (Credit to be arranged.) |
| *Ph 611, 612 PHYSICS OF SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS (4, 4) --
The theory of mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical
properties of solids and liquids. Prerequisites: Ph 413. |
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*Ph 617, 618, 619 QUANTUM MECHANICS (4, 4, 4) -- A detailed
discussion of the approximation models for solving the time-independent
Schrödinger equation; scattering theory in terms of stationary
unbound states; time-dependent theory including the perturbation
method; the two-level problem and its application to laser operation.
Dirac's formulation using bra and ket; different time-evolution
pictures; concept of density matrices; Berry's phase; quantum theory of
angular momentum; Feynman's path integral formulation; introduction to
relativistic quantum mechanics; issues on the fundamental aspects of
mmmmmmquantum mechanics including Bell's theorem, the EPR paradox,
hidden-variable theory; and Schrödinger's cat problem.
Prerequisites: Ph 411/511, 425.
PH 618
W07 Leung
PH 619
S07 Leung
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*Ph 624, 625 CLASSICAL MECHANICS (4, 4) -- Advanced
treatment of analytical mechanics of particles, systems of particles,
and rigid bodies. Methods of Lagrange, Hamilton, and
Jacobi. Symmetry and conservation laws.
Prerequisites: Ph 425.
PH624 F06_Khalil
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*Ph 626 HYDRODYNAMICS (4) The theory of fluids and
continuous media. Equations of continuity, Euler's equation, flow
fields, and applications. Prerequisite: Ph 625
PH 626 S05 Lystrup |
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*Ph 631, 632, 633 ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND INTERACTIONS
(4, 4, 4) -- Classical description of the electromagnetic
field: classical electron theory and plasmas.
Prerequisites: Ph 431. This course is the same as ECE 635, 636,
637; course may only be taken once for credit.
PH 631 F07 Leung
PH 631 F05 Leung
PH 631 F01 Leung
PH 632 W06 Leung
PH 632 W02 Leung
PH 633 S08 Leung
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| *Ph 641, 642 THE PHYSICS OF ATOMS AND MOLECULES (4, 4)
-- Radiation from atoms and molecules, Raman effect. Structure of
one and many electron atoms, Zeeman effect, Stark effect, Lamb shift,
hyperfine structure, line intensity. Quantum mechanics of
diatomic and polyatomic molecules. Symmetry. Molecular
electronic transitions. Valence and resonance.
Prerequisites: Ph 411. |
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*Ph 664, 665, 666 STATISTICAL MECHANICS (4,4,4) --
Foundations of statistical mechanics and kinetic theory; statistical
interpretation of thermodynamics; ensembles in classical and quantum
systems; transport phenomena.
Prerequisites: Ph 619 or 625.
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| Ph 679 ADVANCED ATOMOSPHERIC PHYSICS (4) -- Advanced
course to provide a working knowledge of base models for studying
global change including the greenhouse effect, global warming,
stratospheric ozone depletion from man-made chemicals, tropospheric
chemistry of HO and O3 and transport modeling. Prerequisite: Ph 578. |
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*Not offered every year
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