Topics include ensemble theory and partition functions, theory of the quantum ideal gas, magnetism, cavity radiation, and the heat capacity of solids. A junior level laboratory course designed to teach students the skills necessary to conduct independent experimental research in physics. Topics include statistical treatment of data, reading and understanding professional literature, library research and experimental techniques as applied to laboratory instrumentation, mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, nuclear physics, atomic and molecular physics, and condensed matter physics. This intergrated lecture - laboratory course meets six hours per week. Topics include electrostatics, magnetostatics, induced electromotive forces, Ampere's law, Maxwell's equations in free space and in electric and magnetic materials, and electromagnetic waves.
Vector calculus is used throughout.
Topics include superposition of waves, diffraction, interference, polarization, Fourier and contemporary optics. Topics include active filters, analog to digital and digital to analog conversion, data communications concepts, microprocessors, microprocessor support intergrated circuits and their use in interfacing with scientific equipment. This in an intergrated lecture - laboratory course. Topics include multi - electron atoms, harmonic oscillator, properties of solids, nuclear models and reactions, and particle physics. For students who wish to pursue topics in physics not covered in regular courses.