Surface processes including adsorption, surface diffusion, crystal growth. Interaction of charged particles with surfaces. Fall term annually. Computer Modeling in Physics A survey course in the basic techniques of computational physics. A coherent description is given of the many finite models currently used in the numerical simulation of physical phenomena in plasma physics, nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, and astrophysics.
Emphasis is on studies of physical phenomena and concepts through computer modeling.
Spring term odd-numbered years. Methods in Theoretical Physics Vector calculus and partial differential equations, especially with applications to electrodynamics. Separation of variables and second-order differential equations. Sturm-Liouville theory with applications to special functions. Complex analysis and conformal mapping.