Upper Division

Coulomb's law, electric fields, electrostatics; conductors and dielectrics; steady cur rents, elements of circuit theory. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: Phys. 2C or 4D, Math. 20D or 21D; 20E, 20F. (F)

Magnetic fields and magnetostatics, magnetic materials, induction, AC circuits, dis placement currents; development of Maxwell's equations. Four hours lecture. Prerequisite: Phys. 100A. (W)

Electromagnetic waves, radiation theory; application to optics; motion of charged par ticles in electromagnetic fields; relation of electromagnetism to relativistic concepts. Four hours lecture. Prerequisite: Phys. 100B. (S)

A combined analytic and Mathematica-based numerical approach to the solution of common applied mathematics problems in physics and engineering. Topics: Fourier series and integrals, special functions, initial and boundary value problems, Green's functions; heat, Laplace and wave equations.. Prerequisites: Phys. 4E or 2D or equivalent; Math. 20E and 20F. (F)

A continuation of Physics 105A covering advanced topics in applied mathematical and numerical methods. Topics: heat equation, diffusion and Monte-Carlo simulations; Laplace equation and numberical methods for nonseparable geometries; waves in inhomogeneous media, WKB analysis; nonlinear systems and chaos. Prerequisite: Physics 105A (W)

Coordinate transformations, review of Newtonian mechanics, linear oscillations, gravita tion, calculus of variations, Hamilton's principle, Lagrangian dynamics, Hamilton's equa tions, central force motion. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: Phys. 2C or 4D, Math 20D or 21D, 20E, 20F (co-registration in Math 20F permitted). (F)

Noninertial reference systems, dynamics of rigid bodies, coupled oscillators, special relativity, continuous systems. Prerequisites: Phys. 110A, Math 20E. (W)

A laboratory-lecture course in physical measurements with an emphasis on electronic methods. Topics include circuit theory, special circuits. Fourier analysis, noise, transmis sion lines, transistor theory, amplifiers, feedback, operational amplifiers, oscillators, pulse circuits, digital electronics. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Phys. 2CL and 2DL, Phys. 100A-B. (S,F)

A laboratory-lecture course on the performance of scientific experiments with an em phasis on the use of microcomputers for control and data handling. Topics include mi crocomputer-architecture, interfacing, and programming, digital to analog and analog to digital conversion, asynchronous buses, interrupt and control techniques, transducers, actuators, digital signal processing_signal filtering, deconvolution, averaging and detec tion, construction techniques_soldering, parts selection, assembly methods, project management_planning, funding, scheduling, and utilization of personnel. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Phys. 120A-B or equivalent. (W)

Modern Experimental techniques in Particle Physics will be discussed. Experiments are selected which have provided (or will shortly provide) tests of the theory of elementary particles. Examples of topics for which experiments are discussed include Neutral Currents, Discovery of the J/Psi and Upsilon particle, number of light neutrino species, neutrino mass, CP violation and Higgs Searches. Prerequisites: Phys 130B (S)

Particle-wave duality and empirical basis of quantum theory. Probability amplitudes and probability distributions. Wave mechanics and reduction to Newtonian mechanics. Schrödinger equation and hydrogenic wave functions. Semiclassical theory of radiation. Stern-Gerlach experiment and half-integer angular momentum. Spin, statistics, and the periodic table. Selected topics on periodic table. Selected topics on applications of quantum theory. Prerequisites: Phys. 2D, Math. 20D or 21D; 20F. (Not offered in 1994-95.) (S)

Phenomena which led to the development of quantum mechanics. Wave mechanics; the Schrödinger equation, interpretation of the wave function, the uncertainty principle, piece-wise constant potentials, simple harmonic oscillator, central field and the hydro gen atom. Observables and measurements. Four hours' lecture. Prerequisites: Math. 110 or equivalent, Phys. 2C or 2D, 4E, or equivalent. (S)

Matrix mechanics, angular momentum and spin, Stern-Gerlach experiments, dynamics of two-state systems, approximation methods, the complete hydrogen spectrum, identi cal particles. Four hours lecture. Prerequisite: Phys. 130A. (F)

Scattering theory, symmetry and conservation laws, systems of interacting particles, interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter, Fermi golden rule, the relativistic electron. Prerequisites: Phys. 100C or equivalent, 130B. (W)

Experiments in radioactivity, X-rays, atomic physics, resonance physics, solid-state physics, etc. Four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Phys. 2CL and 2DL, Phys. 130A. (W)

Experiments in atomic physics, optics, physical electronics, fluid dynamics, surface physics, etc. Four hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Phys. 2CL and 2DL, Phys. 130A-B. (S)

A project-oriented laboratory course utilizing state-of-the-art experimental techniques in materials science. Preparation and characterization of thin film and bulk materials with emphasis on superconductivity and magnetism. Prerequisites: Physics 2CL-DL. (S)

Statistical description of physical systems, the concepts of ensembles, entropy and temperature, the thermodynamic laws, thermodynamic potentials, and the ideal gas. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: Phys. 110A or equivalent, and 130A, or consent of instructor. (F)

Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics, phase transitions, fluctuation and transport phenomena. Applications to the non-ideal gas, radiation, and chemical and condensed matter physics. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: Phys. 130B and 140A. (W)

Particle motions, plasmas as fluids, waves, diffusion, equilibrium and stability, nonlinear effects, controlled fusion. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: Phys. 100A-B, 110A. (S)

Physics of the Solid State. Binding mechanisms, crystal structures and symmetries, diffraction, reciprocal space, phonons, free and nearly free electron models, energy bands, solid state thermodynamics, kinetic theory and transport, semiconductors. Prerequisites: Phys. 130Aor Chem 133, and Physics 140A. (W)

Physics of electronic materials. Semiconductors: bands, donors and acceptors, devices. Metals: Fermi surface, screening, optical properties. Insulators: dia-/ferro-electrics, displacive transitions. Magnets: dia-/para-/ferro-/antiferro-magnetism, phase transitions, low temperature properties. Superconductors: pairing, Meissner effect, flux quantization, BCS theory. Prerequisite: Physics 152A or instructor approval. (S)

(Course content varies yearly.) Basic principles of photobiology and photochemistry. Photochemical mechanisms in photosynthesis. Photoreceptor pigment systems and photobiological control mechanisms in living organisms. Three hours lecture. (Same as BIBC 153, Chemistry 153.) Prerequisite: upper-division standing in biology, chemistry, or physics, or consent of instructor. (S)

Elementary nuclear physics. Quantum mechanics of radiation. Elementary particles and scattering. Prerequisites: Phys. 100C, 130B. (S)

Qualitative aspects of Hamiltonian and dissipative dynamical systems: stability of orbits, integrability of Hamiltonian systems, chaos and nonperiodic motion, transition to chaos. Examples to be drawn from mechanics, fluid mechanics, and related physical systems. Numerical work and graphical display and interpretation will be emphasized. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: Phys. 100B, 110B. (S)

Introduction to stellar astrophysics: observational properties of stars, solar physics, radiation and energy transport in stars, stellar spectroscopy, nuclear processes in stars, stellar structure and evolution, degenerate matter and compact stellar objects, supernovae and nucleosynthesis. Physics 160, 161, 162 may be taken as a three-quarter sequence for students interested in pursuing graduate study in astrophysics or individually as topics of interest. Prerequisites: Phys. 2 or 4 sequence or equivalent. (F)

The structure and content of the Milky Way Galaxy and the physics of black holes. Topics will be selected from: general relativity, theory and observation of black holes, galactic x-ray sources, galactic structure, physical processes in the interstellar medium, star formation. Physics 160, 161, and 162 may be taken as a three-quarter sequence for students interested in pursuing graduate study in astrophysics or individually as topics of interest. Prerequisites: Phys. 2 or 4 sequence or equivalent. (W)

The structure and properties of galaxies, galaxy dynamics and dark matter, the expanding Universe, plus some of the following topics: the big bang, early Universe, galaxy formation and evolution, large scale structure, active galaxies and quasars. Physics 160, 161, 162 may be taken as a three-quarter sequence for students interested in pursuing graduate study in astrophysics or individually as topics of interest. Prerequisites: Phys. 2 or 4 sequenc or equivalente. (S)

Topics will include: the early solar system and planetary formation; an introduction to the Sun and planets; the solar wind and its interaction with planets; spacecraft instruments and observations; the search for life in the solar system; and the search for planets outside our solar system. Prerequisites: Physics 2A-B, or Physics 4A-C. (F)

A course on how people learn and understand key concepts in Newtonian mechanics. Readings in physics and cognitive science plus fieldwork teaching and evaluating K-12 students. Useful for students interested in teaching. Prerequisites: Phys 1A, 2A or 4A or permission of instructor (same as TEP 105)

The application of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to a study of the earth's atmo sphere and to the flight of aircraft in that atmosphere. Topics include winds, stability, fronts, cloud physics, lift, drag, aircraft stability, and performance. Three hours' lecture. Prerequisites: upper-division standing in physical science, engineering, or consent of instructor. (S)

Students will be responsible for and teach a class section of a lower-division physics course. They will also attend a weekly meeting on teaching methods and materials con ducted by the professor who supervises their teaching. (P/NP grades only.) Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (F,W,S)

Directed group study on a topic or in a field not included in the regular departmental curriculum. (P/NP grades only.) Prerequisites: consent of instructor and departmental chair. (F,W,S)

Independent reading or research on a problem by special arrangement with a faculty member. (P/NP grades only.) Prerequisites: consent of instructor and departmental chair. (F,W,S)

Honors thesis research for seniors participating in the Honors Program. Research is conducted under the supervision of a physics faculty member. Prerequisites: admission to the Honors Program in physics. (F,W,S)