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PHYS 5321 Mechanics

Lagrange's equations, non-holonomic constraints, Hamilton's principles, two-body central force, rigid body dynamics, Lagrangian relativistic mechanics, Hamilton and Hamilton-Jacobi equations, canonical transformations. Prerequisite: PHYS 3352. Offered Fall semester. 

3

PHYS 5325  Mathematical Physics

Linear systems, special functions, complex variables, and tensor problems in physics. Offered Fall semester.

3

PHYS 5341 Electrodynamics

Boundary value problems, polarization and stress tensor. Conservation laws and energy momentum tensor. Relativistic electrodynamics. Covariant form of field equations. Potentials and gauge invariance. Prerequisite: PHYS 4342. 

3

PHYS 5361 Quantum Mechanics

 Solution of the Schroedinger wave equation for discrete and continuous energy eigenvalues; representation of physical variables as operators and the matrix formulation of quantum mechanics; approximation methods. Prerequisite: PHYS 4356. 

3

PHYS 5365 Advanced Statistical Mechanics

 Classical and quantum statistics of systems in equilibrium. Treatment of fluctuations and transport phenomena. Introduction to many body problems. Prerequisite: PHYS 3331

3

PHYS 5371 Solid State Physics

Electromagnetic, elastic and particle waves in periodic lattices as applied to the electrical, magnetic and thermal properties of solids. Prerequisite: PHYS 4356 or department approval

3

PHYS 5391 Research Problems in Physics

Required course for the 36-hour non-thesis option. Requires two copies of a type-written report. May be repeated for credit; maximum credit allowed six hours. May not be counted as thesis research but may be taken one time as a preparatory investigation course prior to the beginning of thesis research. Prerequisites: Submission of the Petition of Candidacy and department approval.

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