PHYSICS 17: Black Holes
Newton's and Einstein's theories of gravitation and their relationship to the predicted properties of black holes. Their formation and detection, and role in galaxies and high-energy jets. Hawking radiation and aspects of quantum gravity.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
PHYSICS 25: Modern Physics
Introduction to modern physics. Relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic theory, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, nuclear structure, high energy physics, elementary particles, astrophysics, stellar evolution, and the big bang. Prerequisite:
PHYSICS 23 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Irwin, K. (PI)
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DeRose, J. (TA)
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Devin, J. (TA)
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PHYSICS 26: Modern Physics Laboratory
Guided hands-on and simulation-based exploration of concepts in modern physics, including special relativity, quantum mechanics and nuclear physics with an emphasis on student predictions, observations and explanations. Pre- or corequisite:
PHYSICS 25.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Irwin, K. (PI)
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Fetroe, B. (TA)
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Kumar, P. (TA)
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PHYSICS 43: Electricity and Magnetism
What is electricity? What is magnetism? How are they related? How do these phenomena manifest themselves in the physical world? The theory of electricity and magnetism, as codified by Maxwell's equations, underlies much of the observable universe. Students develop both conceptual and quantitative knowledge of this theory. Topics include: electrostatics; magnetostatics; simple AC and DC circuits involving capacitors, inductors, and resistors; integral form of Maxwell's equations; electromagnetic waves. Principles illustrated in the context of modern technologies. Broader scientific questions addressed include: How do physical theories evolve? What is the interplay between basic physical theories and associated technologies? Discussions based on the language of mathematics, particularly differential and integral calculus, and vectors. Physical understanding fostered by peer interaction and demonstrations in lecture, and discussion sections based on interactive group problem solving. Prerequisite:
PHYSICS 41 or equivalent.
MATH 42 or
MATH 51 or
CME 100 or equivalent. Recommended corequisite:
MATH 52 or
CME 102.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Kasevich, M. (PI)
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Chi, H. (TA)
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Cho, W. (TA)
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Delacretaz, L. (TA)
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Kamath, S. (TA)
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Koppell, S. (TA)
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Lee, Y. (TA)
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McIntyre, S. (TA)
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Morningstar, W. (TA)
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Murli, D. (TA)
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Overstreet, C. (TA)
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Pourshafeie, A. (TA)
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Sahasrabuddhe, K. (TA)
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Sun, Y. (TA)
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Waisberg, I. (TA)
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Zhao, Z. (TA)
PHYSICS 43A: Electricity and Magnetism: Concepts, Calculations and Context
Additional assistance and applications for
Physics 43. In-class problems in physics and engineering. Exercises in calculations of electric and magnetic forces and field to reinforce concepts and techniques; Calculations involving inductors, transformers, AC circuits, motors and generators.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Church, S. (PI)
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Nanavati, C. (PI)
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Chaudhuri, S. (TA)
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Instructors:
Church, S. (PI)
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Nanavati, C. (PI)
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Chaudhuri, S. (TA)
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Lai, R. (TA)
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Lamprou, L. (TA)
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Li, S. (TA)
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MacArthur, J. (TA)
PHYSICS 43N: Understanding Electromagnetic Phenomena
Preference to freshmen. Expands on the material presented in
PHYSICS 43; applications of concepts in electricity and magnetism to everyday phenomena and to topics in current physics research. Corequisite:
PHYSICS 43 or advanced placement.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Chu, S. (PI)
PHYSICS 44: Electricity and Magnetism Lab
Hands-on exploration of concepts in electricity and magnetism and circuits. Introduction to multimeters, function generators, oscilloscopes, and graphing techniques. Pre- or corequisite:
PHYSICS 43.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Kasevich, M. (PI)
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BERGES, V. (TA)
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Chatterjee, E. (TA)
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Instructors:
Kasevich, M. (PI)
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BERGES, V. (TA)
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Chatterjee, E. (TA)
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Chung, D. (TA)
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Hegazy, K. (TA)
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Wang, C. (TA)
PHYSICS 65: Quantum and Thermal Physics
(Third in a three-part series:
PHYSICS 61,
PHYSICS 63,
PHYSICS 65.) Advanced freshman physics. For students with a strong high school mathematics and physics background contemplating a major in Physics or interested in a rigorous treatment of physics. Introduction to quantum mechanics: matter waves, atomic structure, Schrödinger's equation. Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics: entropy and heat, Boltzmann statistics, quantum statistics. Prerequisites:
PHYSICS 61 &
PHYSICS 63. Pre- or corequisite:
MATH 53.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-FR
PHYSICS 67: Introduction to Laboratory Physics
Methods of experimental design, data collection and analysis, statistics, and curve fitting in a laboratory setting. Experiments drawn from electronics, optics, heat, and modern physics. Lecture plus laboratory format. Required for
PHYSICS 60 series Physics and Engineering Physics majors; recommended, in place of
PHYSICS 44, for
PHYSICS 40 series students who intend to major in Physics or Engineering Physics. Pre- or corequisite:
PHYSICS 65 or
PHYSICS 43.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
PHYSICS 91SI: Practical Computing for Scientists
Essential computing skills for researchers in the natural sciences. Helping students transition their computing skills from a classroom to a research environment. Topics include the Unix operating system, the Python programming language, and essential tools for data analysis, simulation, and optimization. More advanced topics as time allows. Prerequisite: CS106A or equivalent.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Wechsler, R. (PI)
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Deolalikar, S. (TA)
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Ehrlich, G. (TA)
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Instructors:
Wechsler, R. (PI)
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Deolalikar, S. (TA)
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Ehrlich, G. (TA)
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Stansbury, C. (TA)
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Xu, Y. (TA)
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