printer friendly pagePHYSICS 107: Intermediate Physics Laboratory II: Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis
Experiments on lasers, Gaussian optics, and atom-light interaction, with emphasis on data and error analysis techniques. Students describe a subset of experiments in scientific paper format. Prerequisites: completion of
PHYSICS 40 or
PHYSICS 60 series, and
PHYSICS 70 and
PHYSICS 105. Recommended pre- or corequisites:
PHYSICS 120 and 130. WIM
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Schleier-Smith, M. (PI)
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Bentsen, G. (TA)
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Devin, J. (TA)
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Instructors:
Schleier-Smith, M. (PI)
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Bentsen, G. (TA)
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Devin, J. (TA)
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Hegazy, K. (TA)
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Wilkason, T. (TA)
PHYSICS 108: Advanced Physics Laboratory: Project
Small student groups plan, design, build, and carry out a single experimental project in low-temperature physics. Prerequisites
PHYSICS 105,
PHYSICS 107.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Goldhaber-Gordon, D. (PI)
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Bartel, J. (TA)
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Fox, E. (TA)
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Instructors:
Goldhaber-Gordon, D. (PI)
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Bartel, J. (TA)
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Fox, E. (TA)
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Kuenstner, S. (TA)
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Palmstrom, J. (TA)
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Sarabalis, C. (TA)
PHYSICS 110: Advanced Mechanics (PHYSICS 210)
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics. Principle of least action, Euler-Lagrange equations. Small oscillations and beyond. Symmetries, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, action-angle variables. Introduction to classical field theory. Selected other topics, including nonlinear dynamical systems, attractors, chaotic motion. Undergraduates register for
Physics 110 (4 units). Graduates register for
Physics 210 (3 units). Prerequisites:
MATH 131P, and
PHYSICS 112 or MATH elective 104 or higher. Recommended prerequisite:
PHYSICS 130.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-FR, WAY-SMA
PHYSICS 112: Mathematical Methods of Physics
Theory of complex variables, complex functions, and complex analysis. Fourier series and Fourier transforms. Special functions such as Laguerre, Legendre, and Hermite polynomials, and Bessel functions. The uses of Green's functions. Covers material of
MATH 106 and
MATH 132 most pertinent to Physics majors. Prerequisites: MATH 50 or 50H series, and
MATH 131P or
MATH 173.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-FR
Instructors:
Kachru, S. (PI)
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Paquette, N. (TA)
PHYSICS 113: Computational Physics
Numerical methods for solving problems in mechanics, astrophysics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. Methods include numerical integration; solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations; solutions of the diffusion equation, Laplace's equation and Poisson's equation with various methods; statistical methods including Monte Carlo techniques; matrix methods and eigenvalue problems. Short introduction to Python, used for class examples; class projects may be programmed in any language such as C, python or julia. No Prerequisites. Previous programming experience not required.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-FR
Instructors:
Abel, T. (PI)
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Zhao, Y. (TA)
PHYSICS 120: Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I
Vector analysis. Electrostatic fields, including boundary-value problems and multipole expansion. Dielectrics, static and variable magnetic fields, magnetic materials. Maxwell's equations. Prerequisites:
PHYSICS 43 or PHYS 63;
MATH 52 and
MATH 53. Pre- or corequisite:
MATH 131P or
MATH 173. Recommended corequisite: PHYS 112.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-FR, WAY-SMA
PHYSICS 121: Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism II
Conservation laws and electromagnetic waves, Poynting's theorem, tensor formulation, potentials and fields. Plane wave problems (free space, conductors and dielectric materials, boundaries). Dipole and quadruple radiation. Special relativity and transformation between electric and magnetic fields. Prerequisites: PHYS 120 and
MATH 131P or
MATH 173; Recommended: PHYS 112.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
PHYSICS 130: Quantum Mechanics I
The origins of quantum mechanics and wave mechanics. Schrödinger equation and solutions for one-dimensional systems. Commutation relations. Generalized uncertainty principle. Time-energy uncertainty principle. Separation of variables and solutions for three-dimensional systems; application to hydrogen atom. Spherically symmetric potentials and angular momentum eigenstates. Spin angular momentum. Addition of angular momentum. Prerequisites:
PHYSICS 65 or
PHYSICS 70 and
MATH 131P or
MATH 173.
MATH 173 can be taken concurrently. Pre- or corequisites:
PHYSICS 120.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-FR, WAY-SMA
PHYSICS 131: Quantum Mechanics II
Identical particles; Fermi and Bose statistics. Time-independent perturbation theory. Fine structure, the Zeeman effect and hyperfine splitting in the hydrogen atom. Time-dependent perturbation theory. Variational principle and WKB approximation. Prerequisite:
PHYSICS 120,
PHYSICS 130,
MATH 131P, or
MATH 173. Pre- or corequisite:
PHYSICS 121.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Hartnoll, S. (PI)
PHYSICS 134: Advanced Topics in Quantum Mechanics (PHYSICS 234)
Scattering theory, partial wave expansion, Born approximation. Additional topics may include nature of quantum measurement, EPR paradox, Bell's inequality, and topics in quantum information science; path integrals and applications; Berry's phase; structure of multi-electron atoms (Hartree-Fock); relativistic quantum mechanics (Dirac equation). Undergraduates register for
PHYSICS 134 (4 units). Graduate students register for
PHYSICS 234 (3 units). Prerequisite:
PHYSICS 131.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Hayden, P. (PI)
;
Thomas, N. (TA)
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