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APPPHYS 203: Atoms, Fields and Photons

Applied Physics Core course appropriate for graduate students and advanced undergraduate students with prior knowledge of elementary quantum mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and ordinary differential equations. Structure of single- and multi-electron atoms and molecules, and cold collisions. Phenomenology and quantitative modeling of atoms in strong fields, with modern applications. Introduction to quantum optical theory of atom-photon interactions, including quantum trajectory theory, mechanical effects of light on atoms, and fundamentals of laser spectroscopy and coherent control.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4

APPPHYS 206: Dynamical Systems: Linear, Non-Linear, and Stochastic

Introduction to dynamical systems including linear,nnonlinear, stochastic and spatiotemporal models. Emphasis on asymptoticnand multi-scale analysis as well as fundamental concepts of stability,nbifurcation and oscillation. Prerequisites: linear algebra and anfamiliarity with ordinary and partial differential equations; basicnprobability.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4

APPPHYS 219: Solid State Physics Problems in Energy Technology

Technology issues for a secure energy future; role of solid state physics in energy technologies. Topics include the physics principles behind future technologies related to solar energy and solar cells, solid state lighting, superconductivity, solid state fuel cells and batteries, electrical energy storage, materials under extreme condition, nanomaterials.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: Shen, Z. (PI)

APPPHYS 232: Advanced Imaging Lab in Biophysics (BIO 132, BIO 232, BIOPHYS 232, GENE 232)

Laboratory and lectures. Advanced microscopy and imaging, emphasizing hands-on experience with state-of-the-art techniques. Students construct and operate working apparatus. Topics include microscope optics, Koehler illumination, contrast-generating mechanisms (bright/dark field, fluorescence, phase contrast, differential interference contrast), and resolution limits. Laboratory topics vary by year, but include single-molecule fluorescence, fluorescence resonance energy transfer, confocal microscopy, two-photon microscopy, microendoscopy, and optical trapping. Limited enrollment. Recommended: basic physics, Biology core or equivalent, and consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr | Units: 4

APPPHYS 270: Magnetism and Long Range Order in Solids

Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: Fisher, I. (PI)

APPPHYS 272: Solid State Physics (PHYSICS 172)

Introduction to the properties of solids. Crystal structures and bonding in materials. Momentum-space analysis and diffraction probes. Lattice dynamics, phonon theory and measurements, thermal properties. Electronic structure theory, classical and quantum; free, nearly-free, and tight-binding limits. Electron dynamics and basic transport properties; quantum oscillations. Properties and applications of semiconductors. Reduced-dimensional systems. (Graduate student enrollees will be required to complete additional assignments in a format determined by the instructor.) Undergraduates should register for PHYSICS 172 and graduate students for APPPHYS 272. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 170 and PHYSICS 171, or equivalents. Same as APPPHYS 272.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3

APPPHYS 290: Directed Studies in Applied Physics

Special studies under the direction of a faculty member for which academic credit may properly be allowed. May include lab work or directed reading.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-15 | Repeatable for credit

APPPHYS 315: Methods in Computational Biology

Methods of bioinformatics and biomolecular modeling from the standpoint of biophysical chemistry. Methods of genome analysis; cluster analysis, phylogenetic trees, microarrays; protein, RNA and DNA structure and dynamics, structural and functional homology; protein-protein interactions and cellular networks; molecular dynamics methods using massively parallel algorithms.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
Instructors: Doniach, S. (PI)

APPPHYS 325: X-rays: Past, Present and Future (PHOTON 325)

Introduction to the physics of bright x-ray sources. Topics include: physics and basic properties of short wavelength radiation, X-ray generation via incoherent Compton scattering and High Harmonic Generation (HHG), applications and impact of insertion devices in synchrotron radiation facilities and the development of x-ray free electron lasers. Includes selected laboratory tours of the Linac Coherent Light Source and/or measurements at SLAC. Prerequisite: graduate-level electrodynamics, or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3
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