500
Maxwell-Boltzmann collision theory. H-theorem, transport equation, quantum statistics partition functions, equipartition theorem, applications to thermodynamic systems, ergodicity.
3
Credits
3
Mathematical methods including eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, variational principles, abstract vector spaces, integral equations, Green's functions, partial differential equations of physics.
3
Credits
3
Mathematical methods including eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, variational principles, abstract vector spaces, integral equations, Green's functions, partial differential equations of physics.
3
Credits
3
Potential theory and boundary value problems, electromagnetic field relations, magnetohydrodynamics, Leinard-Wiechert potentials.
3
Prerequisites
PHYS 531
Credits
3
Potential theory and boundary value problems, electromagnetic field relations, magentohydrodynamics, Leinard-Wiechert potentials.
3
Prerequisites
PHYS 531
Credits
3
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.
3
Credits
3
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods, variational principles, relativistic mechanics, transformation theory, oscillations, fields.
3
Prerequisites
PHYS 531
Credits
3
Solutions to wave equations, approximation methods, time dependent problems, vector spaces, matrix formulation, identical particles, scattering, radiation, second quantization.
3
Prerequisites
PHYS 531
Credits
3
Solutions to wave equations, approximation methods, time dependent problems, vector spaces, matrix formulation, identical particles, scattering, radiation, second quantization.
3
Prerequisites
PHYS 531
Credits
3
Nuclear reactions and radiations, reactor theory, instrumentation, control, fuel, shielding, heat transfer, and applications of nuclear reactors.
3
Prerequisites
PHYS 432
Credits
3
Areas not covered in regular courses. Broad range of advanced topics consistent with teaching and research interests of department.
1-3
Credits
1-3