An exploration of classical and modern physics, in a laboratory setting. This course may be taken twice for credit.

An exploration of classical and modern physics, in a laboratory setting. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Basic aspects of the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter. Bohr atom, atomic spectra, radioactivity, energetics of decay. Sources of radiation, penetration of charged particles, electromagnetic radiation, and neutrons through matter; excitation and ionization processes; selected nuclear reactions; basic radiation detection and dosimetry.

A continuation and extension of PHY 404G. Includes dynamics of a particle, rigid bodies, Lagrange's equations, constrained motions, and oscillations.

The course and its sequel (MA/PHY 507) are designed to develop, for first-year graduate students, familiarity with the mathematical tools useful in physics. Topics include curvilinear coordinates, infinite series, integrating and solving differential equations of physics, and methods of complex variables. Work with Green's functions, eigenvalues, matrices and the calculus of variations are included as a part of MA/PHY 506 and 507.

A laboratory and lecture course using computational and numerical methods to investigate different phenomena in selected topics of physics. Lecture 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours per week.

A lecture and problem course providing an introduction to the concepts and formalism of quantum mechanics. Primary emphasis is on the time- independent Schrodinger equation and its applications to simple systems such as the harmonic oscillator, the square-well potential, and the hydrogen atom without spin. Prereq: PHY 361, MA 214.

Temperature, heat, and entropy, and the Laws of Thermodynamics, as applied to simple systems. Introduction to statistical mechanics and the description of thermodynamic quantities in terms of ensemble averages.

Introductory solid state physics with emphasis on the properties of electrons in crystals; crystal structure, crystal diffraction, reciprocal lattice, lattice vibrations and phonons, free electron theory, energy bands in solids, semiconductors.

The uses and dosimetric aspects of radiation in medicine will be analyzed, including many basic applications in the fields of diagnostic radiology physics, therapy physics, and nuclear medical physics.