Graduate Program

Fall Term Schedule, Physics

Fall 2023

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
PHYS 401-1 Math Meth of Optics & Phy William Renninger TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Study of mathematical techniques such as contour integration, transform theory, Fourier transforms, asymptotic expansions, and Green's functions, as applied to differential, difference, and integral equations. (Prior Titles: Complex Analysis and Diff Equations & Mathematical Methods of Theoretical Optics). (Cross-listed with OPT411). Location Goergen Hall Room 108 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
PHYS 401-2 Math Methods for Optics-Rec – F 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Study of mathematical techniques such as contour integration, transform theory, Fourier transforms, asymptotic expansions, and Green's functions, as applied to differential, difference, and integral equations. (Prior Titles: Complex Analysis and Diff Equations & Mathematical Methods of Theoretical Optics). (Cross-listed with OPT411). Location Goergen Hall Room 108 (F 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
PHYS 405-01 Geometrical Methods of Phys Sarada Rajeev TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Topological spaces. Manifolds. Vectors and Tensors. Lie groups. Riemannian Manifolds. Applications. Location Hylan Building Room 303 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PHYS 407-01 Quantum Mechanics I Sarada Rajeev MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
The Physical Basis of Quantum Mechanics. The Schrdinger Wave Equation. Discrete Eigenvalues: Bound States. Matrix Formulation of Quantum Mechanics. Angular momentum and spin. Approximation Methods for Bound States. Radiation Physics. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 269 (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PHYS 411-01 Advanced Mechanics Alice Quillen MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi equations, chaotic dynamics, periodic orbits, Stable and unstable orbits, Julia and Fatou sets, Convergence of Newton's Iteration, KAM theory. (Offered the first 8 weeks as 311A). Location Lechase Room 184 (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PHYS 415-01 Electromagnetic Theory I Stephen Teitel MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
An advanced treatment of electromagnetic phenomena. Electromagnetic wave propagation, radiation, and waveguides and resonant cavities, diffraction, electrodynamic potentials, multipole expansions, and covariant electrodynamics. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 269 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
PHYS 434-01 Quantum & Nano Opt Lab (Advanced) Svetlana Lukishova 7:00PM - 7:00PM
NOTE: the schedule for this course will be set by the instructor after polling ALL registered students for availability (TWO 1.5 hours per week lectures and ONE 1.5 hours per week lab) This ADVANCED laboratory course is based both on quantum information and new advances in nanotechnology. As much as wireless communication has impacted daily life already, the abstract theory of quantum mechanics promises solutions to a series of problems with similar impact on the twenty-first century. Students will experimentally learn cutting-edge photon counting instrumentation and methods with applications ranging from quantum information to nanotechnology, biotechnology and medicine. Major lab topics include quantum entanglement and Bells inequalities, single-photon interference, single-emitter confocal fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy, photonic bandgap materials, Hanbury Brown and Twiss interferometer/photon antibunching. Photonic based quantum computing and quantum cryptography will be outlined in the course materials as possible applications of these concepts and tools. Other important quantum and nano-optics experiments and methods [for instance, Hong-Ou-Mandel interferometer and its applications as well as super-resolution optical fluorescent microscopies (nanoscopy)] will be discussed on the lectures. ALL students assignments are individual. For grading students should submit an essay, deliver a 20-mins talk about all labs with submission of their PowerPoint slides, 3 lab reports, maintain their lab journals and pass through MidTerm and Final (Big) Quizzes. Location Goergen Hall Room 109 ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHYS 437-1 Nonlinear Optics Robert Boyd 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Fundamentals and applications of optical systems based on the nonlinear interaction of light with matter. Topics to be treated include mechanisms of optical nonlinearity, second-harmonic and sum and difference-frequency generation, photonics and optical logic, optical self-action effects including self-focusing and optical soliton formatin, optical phase conjugation, stimulated Brillouin and stimulated Raman scattering, and selection criteria of nonlinear optical materials., (Cross-listed OPT 467). Location Hylan Building Room 303 ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHYS 453-1 Introduction to High Energy Density Physics Gilbert Collins; James Rygg TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course will survey the field of high-energy-density science (HEDS), extending from ultra-dense matter to the radiation-dominated regime. Topics include: experimental and computational methods for the productions, manipulation, and diagnosis of HED matter, thermodynamic equations-of-state; dynamic transitions between equilibrium phases; and radiative and other transport properties. Throughout the course, we will make connections with key HEDS applications in astrophysics, laboratory fusion, and new quantum states of matter. Location Goergen Hall Room 109 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PHYS 454-1 Intro to Plasma Physics I Adam Sefkow TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Orbit theory, adiabatic invariants, collective effects, two-fluid and MHD equations, waves in plasma, transport across magnetic fields and in velocity space. (same as ME 434). (Course was listed as PHY 426). Location Hylan Building Room 102 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PHYS 467-1 Ultrasound Imaging Stephen McAleavey TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Introduction to the principles and implementation of diagnostic ultrasound imaging. Topics include linear wave propagation and reflection, fields from pistons and arrays, beamfoaming, B-mode image formation, Doppler, and elastography. Project and final report. (Crosslisting PHY 257, BME 253/453, ECE 251/451). Location Wegmans Room 1005 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PHYS 498-01 Supervised Teaching Asst I Steven Manly –
This course is designed for a student to be Laboratory or Recitation Teaching Assistant (TA). Typically, the student spends the semester teaching two laboratories or up to four recitations during the Fall semester for the introductory physics courses: PHY 113, PHY 122, PHY 141, PHY 142, or introductory astronomy course: AST 111, or teaching one or more recitation(s): AST 111, PHY 113, PHY 122, PHY 141, PHY 142, or a 200 level undergraduate physics or astronomy course. Attendance of the weekly teaching seminars PHY 597-Fall, giving feedback to other leaders, and a constructive evaluation process are required. This course is non-credit and may be taken more than once.
PHYS 499-01 Supervised Teaching Asst II Steven Manly –
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PHYS 521-01 Condensed Matter I John Nichol TR 11:00AM - 12:15PM
This course covers the fundamentals of solid state physics, and it answers the question of why solids behave differently than individual atoms. Topics covered include: the free-electron model of solids, crystal structure, x-ray diffraction, Bloch's Theorem, band structure, the tight-binding model, crystal vibrations, phonons, magnetism, and superconductivity. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 480 (TR 11:00AM - 12:15PM)
PHYS 525-01 Data Science II: Complexity Gourab Ghoshal TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
As the number of interacting degrees of freedom (or agents) in a given system increases, its behavior often changes qualitatively, and not only quantitatively. Complexity is the emerging field of research, which investigates the shared underlying concepts and principles of such systems. It finds its applications in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Social Sciences, Economy, and more.sIn this introductory course we will focus on these common features and their utilization in understanding complex systems. They will include for example: Fractals, non-linearity and chaos, adaptation and evolution, critical and tipping points, patterns formation, networks modeling, feedback loops, emergence and unpredictability, etc.sStudents in the course will be given ample opportunities to study farther these systems and/or techniques that are of particular interest to them.Prerequisites include basic knowledge in differential equations, linear algebra, and probability. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 407 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PHYS 531-2 Intro to Quantum Optics Joseph Eberly MWF 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Classical and quantum mechanical theories of the interaction of light with atoms and molecules, with emphasis on near resonance effects, including coherent nonlinear atomic response theory, relaxation and saturation, laser theory, optical pulse propagation, dressed atom-radiation states, and multi-photon processes. (same as OPT 551). Location Bausch & Lomb Room 106 (MWF 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
PHYS 573-01 Physics & Finance Lynne Orr TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Introduction to econophysics and the application of statistical physics models to financial markets. Parallels between physical and financial phenomena will be emphasized. Topics will include random walks and Brownian motion, introduction to financial markets and efficient market theory, asset pricing and the Black-Scholes equation for pricing options. The course will also explore non-Gaussian Levy processes and the applicability of power law distributions and scaling to finance. Other possible topics include turbulence and critical phenomena in connection with market crashes. Cross listed as PHY373/573. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 203H (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PHYS 581-01 Particle Physics I Kevin McFarland-Porter MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Particle interactions the their symmetries. The particle spectrum and its classification. Calculation of elementary processes. The quark model. CP violation. Accelerators and experimental techniques. (Cross-listed with 381A) Location Bausch & Lomb Room 315 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
PHYS 591-02 PhD Readings in Physics John Nichol –
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PHYS 595-01 PhD Research in Physics Segev BenZvi –
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PHYS 595-02 PhD Research in Physics Nicholas Bigelow –
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PHYS 595-03 PhD Research in Physics Machiel Blok –
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PHYS 595-04 PhD Research in Physics Arie Bodek –
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PHYS 595-05 PhD Research in Physics Regina Demina –
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PHYS 595-06 PhD Research in Physics Joseph Eberly –
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PHYS 595-07 PhD Research in Physics Dustin Froula –
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PHYS 595-08 PhD Research in Physics Douglas Kelley –
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PHYS 595-09 PhD Research in Physics Aran Garcia-Bellido –
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PHYS 595-10 PhD Research in Physics Gourab Ghoshal –
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PHYS 595-11 PhD Research in Physics Pierre Gourdain –
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PHYS 595-12 PhD Research in Physics Andrew Jordan –
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PHYS 595-14 PhD Research in Physics Kevin McFarland-Porter –
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PHYS 595-15 PhD Research in Physics John Nichol –
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PHYS 595-16 PhD Research in Physics Ignacio Franco –
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PHYS 595-17 PhD Research in Physics Frank Wolfs –
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PHYS 595-18 PhD Research in Physics Daniel Bergstralh –
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PHYS 595-19 PhD Research in Physics Riccardo Betti –
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PHYS 595-20 PhD Research in Physics Robert Boyd –
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PHYS 595-21 PhD Research in Physics Petros Tzeferacos –
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PHYS 595-22 PhD Research in Physics Gilbert Collins –
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PHYS 595-23 PhD Research in Physics Liyanagamage Dias –
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PHYS 595-24 PhD Research in Physics William Renninger –
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PHYS 595-25 PhD Research in Physics William Forrest –
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PHYS 595-26 PhD Research in Physics Wolf Schroeder –
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PHYS 595-27 PhD Research in Physics Adam Sefkow –
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PHYS 595-28 PhD Research in Physics Nick Vamivakas –
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PHYS 595-29 PhD Research in Physics Stephen Wu –
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PHYS 595-30 PhD Research in Physics Jianhui Zhong –
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PHYS 595-31 PhD Research in Physics Steven Manly –
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PHYS 595-32 PhD Research in Physics David Mathews –
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PHYS 595-33 PhD Research in Physics Christopher Marshall –
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PHYS 595-34 PhD Research in Physics Suxing Hu –
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PHYS 595-35 PhD Research in Physics Krishnan Padmanabhan –
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PHYS 595-36 PhD Research in Physics Pengfei Huo –
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PHYS 595-37 PhD Research in Physics Yongli Gao –
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PHYS 595-38 PhD Research in Physics Timothy Baran –
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PHYS 595-39 PhD Research in Physics David Mathews –
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PHYS 597-1 Research Seminar Steven Manly; Aran Garcia-Bellido F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
A (Fall) - Noncredit course given once per week, required of all first-year graduate students. The seminar consists of lectures and discussions on various aspects of being an effective teaching assistant, including interactions with undergraduate student body and cross-cultural issues.B (Spring) - Noncredit course given once per week required of all first-year graduate students. Members of the faculty discuss topics in their curent area of research interest. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 109 (F 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
PHYS 598-1 Teach Wrkshp Ldr Pedagogy – –
This course is designed for a student to be a Workshop Leader Teaching Assistant (TA). Typically, the TA attends the weekly Workshop Leader Training meeting that offers specialized support and training in group dynamics, learning theory, and science pedagogy for students facilitating collaborative learning groups for science and social science courses. The TA teaches three to four workshops in one of the fall semester introductory physics courses: PHY 113, PHY 122, PHY 141 or PHY 142. Additional requirements are: Attendance of the weekly Graduate Teaching Seminars PHY 597-Fall, giving feedback to other leaders and a constructive evaluation process. This course is non-credit and may be taken more than once.
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This course is designed as a follow-up course for an experienced Workshop Leader, titled a lead Workshop Leader Teaching Assistant (TA). Typically, the TA attends the weekly Workshop Leader Training meeting that offers specialized support and training to develop leadership skills, to foster ongoing communication among faculty members and study group leaders, and to provide an environment for review of study group related issues. Students spend the semester teaching three to four workshops during the Spring semester introductory physics courses.
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PHYS 997-01 Doctoral Dissertation Gourab Ghoshal –
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PHYS 997-02 Doctoral Dissertation Joseph Eberly –
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PHYS 999-02 Doctoral Dissertation Nicholas Bigelow –
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PHYS 999-03 Doctoral Dissertation Machiel Blok –
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PHYS 999-04 Doctoral Dissertation Arie Bodek –
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PHYS 999-05 Doctoral Dissertation Regina Demina –
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PHYS 999-06 Doctoral Dissertation Joseph Eberly –
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PHYS 999-07 Doctoral Dissertation Dustin Froula –
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PHYS 999-08 Doctoral Dissertation Yongli Gao –
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PHYS 999-09 Doctoral Dissertation Aran Garcia-Bellido –
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PHYS 999-10 Doctoral Dissertation Gourab Ghoshal –
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PHYS 999-11 Doctoral Dissertation Pierre Gourdain –
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PHYS 999-12 Doctoral Dissertation Andrew Jordan –
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PHYS 999-14 Doctoral Dissertation Kevin McFarland-Porter –
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PHYS 999-15 Doctoral Dissertation John Nichol –
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PHYS 999-16 Doctoral Dissertation Sarada Rajeev –
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PHYS 999-17 Doctoral Dissertation Frank Wolfs –
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PHYS 999-18 Doctoral Dissertation Daniel Bergstralh –
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PHYS 999-19 Doctoral Dissertation Riccardo Betti –
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PHYS 999-20 Doctoral Dissertation Robert Boyd –
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PHYS 999-22 Doctoral Dissertation Gilbert Collins –
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PHYS 999-23 Doctoral Dissertation Liyanagamage Dias –
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PHYS 999-24 Doctoral Dissertation William Renninger –
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PHYS 999-25 Doctoral Dissertation James Rygg –
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PHYS 999-26 Doctoral Dissertation Wolf Schroeder –
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PHYS 999-27 Doctoral Dissertation Adam Sefkow –
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PHYS 999-28 Doctoral Dissertation Nick Vamivakas –
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PHYS 999-29 Doctoral Dissertation Stephen Wu –
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PHYS 999-30 Doctoral Dissertation Jianhui Zhong –
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PHYS 999-31 Doctoral Dissertation Steven Manly –
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PHYS 999-32 Doctoral Dissertation Sean Regan –
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Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
Monday and Wednesday
PHYS 581-01 Particle Physics I Kevin McFarland-Porter
Particle interactions the their symmetries. The particle spectrum and its classification. Calculation of elementary processes. The quark model. CP violation. Accelerators and experimental techniques. (Cross-listed with 381A)
PHYS 415-01 Electromagnetic Theory I Stephen Teitel
An advanced treatment of electromagnetic phenomena. Electromagnetic wave propagation, radiation, and waveguides and resonant cavities, diffraction, electrodynamic potentials, multipole expansions, and covariant electrodynamics.
PHYS 407-01 Quantum Mechanics I Sarada Rajeev
The Physical Basis of Quantum Mechanics. The Schrdinger Wave Equation. Discrete Eigenvalues: Bound States. Matrix Formulation of Quantum Mechanics. Angular momentum and spin. Approximation Methods for Bound States. Radiation Physics.
PHYS 411-01 Advanced Mechanics Alice Quillen
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi equations, chaotic dynamics, periodic orbits, Stable and unstable orbits, Julia and Fatou sets, Convergence of Newton's Iteration, KAM theory. (Offered the first 8 weeks as 311A).
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
PHYS 531-2 Intro to Quantum Optics Joseph Eberly
Classical and quantum mechanical theories of the interaction of light with atoms and molecules, with emphasis on near resonance effects, including coherent nonlinear atomic response theory, relaxation and saturation, laser theory, optical pulse propagation, dressed atom-radiation states, and multi-photon processes. (same as OPT 551).
Tuesday
Tuesday and Thursday
PHYS 525-01 Data Science II: Complexity Gourab Ghoshal
As the number of interacting degrees of freedom (or agents) in a given system increases, its behavior often changes qualitatively, and not only quantitatively. Complexity is the emerging field of research, which investigates the shared underlying concepts and principles of such systems. It finds its applications in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Social Sciences, Economy, and more.sIn this introductory course we will focus on these common features and their utilization in understanding complex systems. They will include for example: Fractals, non-linearity and chaos, adaptation and evolution, critical and tipping points, patterns formation, networks modeling, feedback loops, emergence and unpredictability, etc.sStudents in the course will be given ample opportunities to study farther these systems and/or techniques that are of particular interest to them.Prerequisites include basic knowledge in differential equations, linear algebra, and probability.
PHYS 521-01 Condensed Matter I John Nichol
This course covers the fundamentals of solid state physics, and it answers the question of why solids behave differently than individual atoms. Topics covered include: the free-electron model of solids, crystal structure, x-ray diffraction, Bloch's Theorem, band structure, the tight-binding model, crystal vibrations, phonons, magnetism, and superconductivity.
PHYS 401-1 Math Meth of Optics & Phy William Renninger
Study of mathematical techniques such as contour integration, transform theory, Fourier transforms, asymptotic expansions, and Green's functions, as applied to differential, difference, and integral equations. (Prior Titles: Complex Analysis and Diff Equations & Mathematical Methods of Theoretical Optics). (Cross-listed with OPT411).
PHYS 405-01 Geometrical Methods of Phys Sarada Rajeev
Topological spaces. Manifolds. Vectors and Tensors. Lie groups. Riemannian Manifolds. Applications.
PHYS 467-1 Ultrasound Imaging Stephen McAleavey
Introduction to the principles and implementation of diagnostic ultrasound imaging. Topics include linear wave propagation and reflection, fields from pistons and arrays, beamfoaming, B-mode image formation, Doppler, and elastography. Project and final report. (Crosslisting PHY 257, BME 253/453, ECE 251/451).
PHYS 573-01 Physics & Finance Lynne Orr
Introduction to econophysics and the application of statistical physics models to financial markets. Parallels between physical and financial phenomena will be emphasized. Topics will include random walks and Brownian motion, introduction to financial markets and efficient market theory, asset pricing and the Black-Scholes equation for pricing options. The course will also explore non-Gaussian Levy processes and the applicability of power law distributions and scaling to finance. Other possible topics include turbulence and critical phenomena in connection with market crashes. Cross listed as PHY373/573.
PHYS 453-1 Introduction to High Energy Density Physics Gilbert Collins; James Rygg
This course will survey the field of high-energy-density science (HEDS), extending from ultra-dense matter to the radiation-dominated regime. Topics include: experimental and computational methods for the productions, manipulation, and diagnosis of HED matter, thermodynamic equations-of-state; dynamic transitions between equilibrium phases; and radiative and other transport properties. Throughout the course, we will make connections with key HEDS applications in astrophysics, laboratory fusion, and new quantum states of matter.
PHYS 454-1 Intro to Plasma Physics I Adam Sefkow
Orbit theory, adiabatic invariants, collective effects, two-fluid and MHD equations, waves in plasma, transport across magnetic fields and in velocity space. (same as ME 434). (Course was listed as PHY 426).
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
PHYS 597-1 Research Seminar Steven Manly; Aran Garcia-Bellido
A (Fall) - Noncredit course given once per week, required of all first-year graduate students. The seminar consists of lectures and discussions on various aspects of being an effective teaching assistant, including interactions with undergraduate student body and cross-cultural issues.B (Spring) - Noncredit course given once per week required of all first-year graduate students. Members of the faculty discuss topics in their curent area of research interest.
PHYS 401-2 Math Methods for Optics-Rec –
Study of mathematical techniques such as contour integration, transform theory, Fourier transforms, asymptotic expansions, and Green's functions, as applied to differential, difference, and integral equations. (Prior Titles: Complex Analysis and Diff Equations & Mathematical Methods of Theoretical Optics). (Cross-listed with OPT411).