PHYS 400 - 599
421. Quantum Mechanics I
Introduction to quantum mechanics. Topics include the origins of quantum theory, angular momentum, the Dirac formalism, 2-level systems and the harmonic oscillator. Four hours lecture. Formerly PHYS 322. Prerequisites: MATH 331, PHYS 225, 306, and 373. (4 units)
422. Quantum Mechanics II
Continued study of the principles of quantum mechanics introduced in PHYS 421. Topics include the axiomatic formulation of quantum mechanics, spin and orbital angular momentum, the Schroedinger equation in three dimensions, approximation methods, and scattering. Prerequisites: PHYS 306, 314, and 421. (4 units)
430. Advanced Physics Laboratory
Selected advanced experiments appropriate to a student's previous preparation. May be repeated for credit. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: PHYS 313. Recommended: PHYS 421. (4 units)
450. Introduction to Solid State Physics
Basic concepts of solid state physics, including crystal structure; free electron gas model; electronic structure of solids; phonons; properties of metals, insulators and semiconductors; magnetism; superconductivity. Four hours lecture. Prerequisite: PHYS 421. (4 units)
461. Introduction to Nuclear Physics
Basic concepts of nuclear structure and reactions, including accelerators and detectors, the nucleon-nucleon force, basic nuclear properties, the shell model, radioactivity, heavy ion reactions and quarks. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: PHYS 306, 422 and 373. (4 units)
463. Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics
A survey of elementary particle physics, including accelerators, relativistic kinematics, conservation laws, quarks, the standard model, and quantum field theories. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: PHYS 306, 422 and 373. (4 units)
473. Mathematical Methods of Physics II
A continuation of PHYS 373. Topics covered include functions of a complex variable and partial differential equations. Prerequisite: PHYS 373. MATH 331 and PHYS 225 are strongly recommended. (4 units)
573. Mathematical Methods of Physics III
A continuation of PHYS 473 with emphasis on advanced topics relevant to physics. Prerequisites: MATH 331 and PHYS 473. (4 units)