A project is required. Advanced topics in mathematical physics and engineering, including partial differential equations, orthogonal functions, transforms. A study of applied electromagnetics. Topics include Maxwell's Equations boundary value problems, static fields, media, waves, waveguides, and antennas. Geometrical and Physical Optics, including Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, coherence, and holography.
Fourier analysis is employed as needed.
Lecture and laboratory. Includes transport mechanisms, band theory, semiconductors, lasers. PHYS 4610 is strongly recommended. Advanced topics in electromagnetism, classical mechanics, and quantum mechanics. Advanced computer-based measurement and control techniques, transducers, interfacing, signal conditioning.