2013-2014 Catalog > Courses > PHYS - Physics > 500
Maxwell-Boltzmann collision theory. H-theorem, transport equation, quantum statistics partition functions, equipartition theorem, applications to thermodynamic systems, ergodicity.
Mathematical methods including eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, variational principles, abstract vector spaces, integral equations, Green's functions, partial differential equations of physics.
Potential theory and boundary value problems, electromagnetic field relations, magnetohydrodynamics, Leinard-Wiechert potentials.
Potential theory and boundary value problems, electromagnetic field relations, magentohydrodynamics, Leinard-Wiechert potentials.
Green's functions and linear theory, spatial filters, geometrical theory and aberrations, interference, diffraction and image formation, matrix and coherence theory, partial polarization, Fourier Methods.
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods, variational principles, relativistic mechanics, transformation theory, oscillations, fields.
Solutions to wave equations, approximation methods, time dependent problems, vector spaces, matrix formulation, identical particles, scattering, radiation, second quantization.
Nuclear reactions and radiations, reactor theory, instrumentation, control, fuel, shielding, heat transfer, and applications of nuclear reactors.
Areas not covered in regular courses. Broad range of advanced topics consistent with teaching and research interests of department.