UCSB 2009-2010 Catalog Course Search
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| PHYS 1 - Basic Physics |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A. |
| Introduction to classical mechanics for students in engineering and the physical sciences. Measurement, units, and foundations of physics; vectors; kinematics; circular motion; forces, mass, and Newton's laws; center of mass; momentum; work and energy; conservation laws; collisions; rotational kinematics. |
| PHYS 2 - Basic Physics |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics 1 and Mathematics 3A-B. |
| Rotational dynamics and angular momentum; equilibrium and elasticity; periodic motion including LRC electrical circuits; gravitation; fluid mechanics; temperature; thermal expansion; heat and the first law of thermodynamics; heat conduction; kinetic theory of gases; entropy and the second law; heat engines. |
| PHYS 3 - Basic Physics |
| (3) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics 2 or 22; Mathematics 3A-B-C. |
| Mathematics 5A (may be taken concurrently) and Physics 3L (may be taken concurrently). |
| Mechanical waves, wave interference and normal modes, sound and hearing, electric field, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, current, resistance, electromotive force, DC circuits. |
| PHYS 3L - Physics Laboratory |
| (1) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics 3 or 23 (may be taken concurrently). |
| Introductory laboratory emphasizing periodic motion, sound and basic electronics. |
| PHYS 4 - Basic Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 3 or 23. |
| Mathematics 5B (may be taken concurrently) and Physics 4L (may be taken concurrently) |
| Magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction and inductance, AC circuits, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, light and geometrical optics, interference and diffraction. |
| PHYS 4L - Physics Laboratory |
| (1) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics 4 or 24 (may be taken concurrently). |
| Introductory laboratory emphasizing magnetism, circuits and optics. |
| PHYS 5 - Basic Physics |
| (3) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics 4 or 24. |
| Mathematics 5C (may be taken concurrently) and Physics 5L (may be taken concurrently). |
| Special relativity, blackbody radiation, Compton scattering, photoelectric effect, Bohr model, quantum mechanics, molecules, condensed matter, nuclear physics, elementary particles. |
| PHYS 5L - Physics Laboratory |
| (1) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics 4 or 24; and, Physics 5 or 25 (may be taken concurrently). |
| Introductory laboratory emphasizing atomic spectra, diffraction and basic quantum physics. |
| PHYS 6A - Introductory Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Mathematics 3A or 34A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Presents concepts and methodologies for understanding physical phenomena, and is particularly useful preparation for upper-division study in the life sciences. Vectors, velocity, acceleration. Newton's laws. Work and energy. Linear momentum. Gravity. Static equilibrium. Rotational motion. Angular momentum. |
| PHYS 6AL - Introductory Experimental Physics |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Physics 6A. |
| Self directed laboratory course where students seek to discover simple mathematical descriptions of laws governing various physical phenomena. Each student is responsible for deciding what to measure, how to measure it, and what interpretation can be placed on the results. |
| PHYS 6B - Introductory Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 6A with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Presents concepts and methodologies for understanding physical phenomena, and is particularly useful preparation for upper-division study in the life sciences. Oscillatory motion. Vibrations, waves, sound. Fluids. Electrostatics and DC circuits. Magnetism and magnetic forces. Induction and Faraday's law. AC circuits. If time permits: Heat and thermodynamics. |
| PHYS 6BL - Introductory Experimental Physics |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Physics 6B. |
| Experiments in the mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of matter,the behavior of light, and quantum phenomena with application to the biological sciences. |
| PHYS 6C - Introductory Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 6B with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Presents concepts and methodologies for understanding physical phenomena, and is particularly useful preparation for upper-division study in the life sciences. Electromagnetic waves. Geometric optics, optical instruments. Interference and diffraction. Quantum theory of the atom. Nuclear physics. If time permits: Special relativity, elementary particle physics. |
| PHYS 6CL - Introductory Experimental Physics |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Physics 6C. |
| Experiments in the mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of matter,the behavior of light, and quantum phenomena with application to the biological sciences. |
| PHYS 10 - Concepts of Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| A survey of important concepts in physics for the non-science major. The contents will vary depending on the interests of the students and instructor. |
| PHYS CS 10 - Physics Colloquium |
| (1-6) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Students receiving credit will present talks in their field on material arranged in consultation with the instructor. Credit assigned by the instructor will reflect the extent and quality of participation. |
| PHYS 13AH - Honors Introduction to Experimental Physics |
| (2) Staff, |
| Prerequisites: Physics 3 or 23 (may be taken concurrently). |
| Covers the essence of experimental research. Students study three different systems experimentally, and write short Physical Review style articles about the results. Students are responsible for deciding what to measure, how to analyze data, what conclusions can be reached, etc. |
| PHYS 13BH - Honors Experimental Physics |
| (2) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics 13AH; and Physics 4 or 24 (may be taken concurrently). |
| Computer control of experiments. Students learn LabView, and use it to measure and generate analog signals using a data acquisition card and a personal computer. Students ultimately use their computers to measure and control the temperature of a copper rod. |
| PHYS 13CH - Honors Experimental Physics |
| (2) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics 13BH; and Physics 5 or 25 (may be taken concurrently). |
| Design and construction of apparatus, drafting and computer-aided design. Machine shop practice including use of all major machine tools. The class acts as a team to design and, time permitting, build a scientific apparatus for a campus research group. |
| PHYS CS 15A - Introduction to Experimental Physics |
| (1-3) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics CS 31; consent of instructor; creative studies and physics majors only. |
| Covers the essence of experimental research. Students study three different systems experimentally, and write short Physical Review style articles about the results.
Students are responsible for deciding what to measure, how to analyze data, and what conclusions can be reached. |
| PHYS CS 15B - Experimental Physics |
| (1-3) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics CS 15A; consent of instructor; creative studies and physics majors only. |
| Computer control of experiments. Students learn LabView, and use it to measure and generate analog signals using a data acquisition card and a personal computer. Students
ultimately use their computers to measure and control the temperature of a copper rod. |
| PHYS CS 15C - Experimental Physics |
| (1-3) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics CS 15B; consent of instructor; creative studies and physics majors only. |
| Design and construction of apparatus, drafting and computer-aided design. Machine shop practice including use of all major machine tools. The class acts as a team to design and, time permitting, build a scientific apparatus for a campus research group. |
| PHYS 16 - Undergraduate Seminar |
| (1) STAFF |
| Selected topics of special interest designed to display the broad diversity of physics. Also designed to introduce students to faculty research and department labs. |
| PHYS 20 - General Physics |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 3A. |
| High school calculus and high school physics. |
| Classical mechanics, kinematics, vectors, Newton's laws, work and energy, conservation laws. (F) |
| PHYS 21 - General Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 20 and Mathematics 3A with a grade of C- or better. |
| Not open for degree credit to students who have completed Physics 1. |
| Momentum and collisions, rigid-body rotation. Rotational dynamics, statics, gravitation, periodic motion, fluid mechanics. |
| PHYS 22 - General Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 21 with a grade of C- or better; Mathematics 3A-B. |
| Temperature and heat, thermal properties of matter, the laws of thermodynamics, mechanical waves, wave interference and normal modes, sound and hearing. (S) |
| PHYS 23 - General Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 22 with a minimum grade of C-; Mathematics 3A-B-C. |
| Physics 3L or 13AH (may be taken concurrently).Not open for credit to students who have completed Physics 3. |
| Electric charge and electric field, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, current, resistance, electromotive force, DC circuits. (F) |
| PHYS 24 - General Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 23 with a minimum grade of C-; Mathematics 5A. |
| Physics 4L or 13BH (may be taken concurrently). |
| Magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction and inductance, AC circuits, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, light and geometrical optics, interference and diffraction. (W) |
| PHYS 25 - General Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 24 with a minimum grade of C-; Mathematics 5A-B. |
| Physics 5L or Physics 13CH (may be taken concurrently). |
| Special relativity, blackbody radiation, Compton scattering, photoelectric effect, Bohr model, quantum mechanics, molecules, condensed matter, nuclear physics, elementary particles. (S) |
| PHYS 25L - Experimental Physics |
| (2) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics 4 or 24 and 4L; Physics 5 or 25 (may be taken concurrently). |
| Covers the essence of experimental research. Students study atomic spectra, diffraction and basic quantum physics experimentally, and write short Physical Review style articles about their results. |
| PHYS CS 31 - Newtonian Mechanics |
| (1-5) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; creative studies majors only. |
| Vectors. Kinematics. Newton's laws of motion. Work and energy. Conservativeforces. Momentum. Conservation of momentum. Center of mass motion. Collisions. Systems with variable mass. |
| PHYS CS 32 - Mechanics and Waves |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics CS 31. |
| Oscillatory motion. Rotational Motion. Angular momentum gravity and centralforce motion. Elastic waves. |
| PHYS CS 33 - Waves, Kinetic Theory and Relativity |
| (1-5) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics CS 31 and 32; consent of instructor. |
| Sound waves. Fluid dynamics. Kinetic theory of matter. The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution. Specific heat. Entropy. The special theory of relativity. |
| PHYS CS 34 - Electromagnetism |
| (1-5) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; creative studies majors only. |
| Electrostatics. DC circuits. Magnetostatics. Vector Potential. |
| PHYS CS 35 - Electromagnetics and Optics |
| (1-5) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics CS 34; consent of instructor; creative studies majors only. |
| Faraday's Law of Induction. Magnetic materials. AC circuits. Maxwell's equations. Electromagnetic waves. Ray optics. Wave optics. Diffraction Theory. |
| PHYS CS 36 - Quantum Physics |
| (1-5) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Physics CS 34 and 35; consent of instructor; creative studies majors only. |
| Wave-particle duality. Photons. Matter waves. The Uncertainty Principle. The Schrodinger Equation. Potential wells and barriers. The quantized simple harmonic oscillator. The hydrogen atom. |
| PHYS 43 - Origins: A Dialogue Between Scientists and Humanists |
| (4) Tommaso Treu |
| Introduction to the ways in which different disciplines have addressed the concept of origins. This course is organized as a dialogue between science, religion and history or more broadly construed between science and the humanities. |
| PHYS 100A - Methods of Theoretical Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Mathematics 5C with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Mathematical methods in physics: theory of functions of complex variables, Fourier series, integral transforms, partial differential equations of physics, boundary value problems, legendre and bessel functions. Introduction to Hilbert spaces. |
| PHYS 100B - Methods of Theoretical Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 100A with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Mathematical methods in physics: theory of functions of complex variables, Fourier series, integral transforms, partial differential equations of physics, boundary value problems, Legendre and Bessel functions. Introduction to Hilbert spaces. |
| PHYS 105A - Classical Mechanics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 2 or 22 with a minimum grade of C-; and Mathematics 5B (may be taken concurrently). |
| Dynamics of a particle and systems of particles. Harmonic oscillator. Curvilinear coordinates. Central force motion. Scattering. Elementary rigid body motion. Moving coordinate systems. Lagrange's equations and generalized coordinates. Forces of constraint. Rigid body rotation. Small vibrations and normal modes. Hamilton's equations. Special relativity. |
| PHYS 105B - Classical Mechanics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 105A with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Dynamics of a particle and systems of particles. Harmonic oscillator. Curvilinear coordinates. Central force motion. Scattering. Elementary rigid body motion. Moving coordinate systems. Lagrange's equations and generalized coordinates. Forces of constraint. Rigid body rotation. Small vibrations and normal modes. Hamilton's equations. Special relativity. |
| PHYS 106 - Nonlinear Phenomena |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 105A; or ME 163 or upper-division standing in ECE. |
| An introduction to nonlinear phenomena. Flows and bifurcations in one and two dimensions, chaos, fractals, strange attractors. Applications to physics, engineering, chemistry, and biology. |
| PHYS CS 109 - Advanced Independent Research |
| (1-6) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Independent research on an original subject under faculty supervision carried out in a physics faculty research group. These advanced projects will attempt research of publishable quality; generally resulting in the preparation of a written report or manuscript for publication. |
| PHYS 110A - Electromagnetism |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25 with a minimum grade of C-; Mathematics 5C (may be taken concurrently). |
| Electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric and magnetic properties of materials, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, radiation from charged particles, special relativity. |
| PHYS 110B - Electromagnetism |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 110A with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric and magnetic properties of materials, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, radiation from charged particles, special relativity. |
| PHYS 110C - Electromagnetism |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 110B with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric and magnetic properties of materials, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, radiation from charged particles, special relativity. |
| PHYS 115A - Quantum Mechanics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25 with a minimum grade of C-; and, Physics 100A with a minimugrade of C- or Math 124A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Inadequacies of classical physics and quantum mechanical resolutions. The postulates of quantum mechanics. Schroedinger's equation, measurements, operators, and observables. Angular momentum and spin, the exclusion principle, perturbation theory, and scattering theory. Applications to atomic, molecular, and nuclear physics. |
| PHYS 115B - Quantum Mechanics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 115A with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Inadequacies of classical physics and quantum mechanical resolutions. The postulates of quantum mechanics. Schroedinger's equation, measurements, operators, and observables. Angular momentum and spin, the exclusion principle, perturbation theory, and scattering theory. Applications to atomic, molecular, and nuclear physics. |
| PHYS 115C - Quantum Mechanics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 115B with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Inadequacies of classical physics and quantum mechanical resolutions. the postulates of quantum mechanics. Schroedinger's equation, measurements, operators, and observables. Angular momentum and spin, the exclusion principle, perturbation theory, and scattering theory. Applications to atomic, molecular, and nuclear physics. |
| PHYS 119A - Thermal and Statistical Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25 with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Thermodynamics: three laws of thermodynamics, phase diagrams, entropy, equipartion of energy, specific heat, reversible and irreversible processes, pressure, viscosity, thermal conductivity, diffusion. |
| PHYS 119B - Thermal and Statistical Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 119A with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Statistical mechanics: Boltzmann, Fermidirac, Bose-Einstein distribution laws. Relation of thermodynamic variables and microscopic properties. |
| PHYS 120 - Physics of California Waves, Weather, Quakes and Fires |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25. |
| Why do the waves hit the beach every five seconds? This course teaches students the relevant fluid dynamics and allows them to apply it to natural phenomena of California: seismic waves, tsunamis, maximum tree heights, fluid flow around fish. |
| PHYS CS 120 - Laboratory Project |
| (1-6) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Set up by the student in consultation with the instructor, and concluding with the student's report of progress. |
| PHYS 121A - The Practice of Science |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Provides experience in pursuing careers within science and engineering through discussions with researchers, lectures on ethics, funding, intellectual property, and commercial innovation. Students prepare a focused research proposal that is pursued in the second quarter of the course. |
| PHYS 121B - The Practice of Science |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 121A or ECE 121A; consent of instructor. |
| Provides experience in pursuing careers within science and engineering through discussions with researchers, lectures on ethics, funding, intellectual property, and commercial innovation. Students prepare a focused research proposal that is pursued in the second quarter of the course. |
| PHYS 123A - Condensed Matter Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 115A with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Classification of solids; crystal symmetry, therma electric and magnetic properties; metals, semiconductors, and the band theory of electronic states; magnetic resonance; superconductivity; imperfections. Emphasis willbe placed on both fundamental and applied aspects. |
| PHYS 123B - Condensed Matter Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 115A with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Classification of solids; crystal symmetry, thermal electric and magnetic properties; metals, semiconductors, and the band theory of electronic states; magnetic resonance; superconductivity; imperfections. Emphasis willbe placed on both fundamental and applied aspects. |
| PHYS 125 - Elementary Particle Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 115B. |
| Introduction to quarks and leptons and the phenomenology of the particles they comprise; fundamental symmetries, invariance principles, and the associated quantum numbers, strong, electromagnetic, and weak interactions and their relationship. |
| PHYS 127AL - Analog Electronics |
| (4) STAFF, |
| Prerequisites: Physics 2 or 22 or 6B with a minimum grade of C-; and, Math 3B or 34B with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Passive circuits, diodes, transistors, field effect transistors, operational amplifiers, feedback and control. Design, building and testing of analog circuits. |
| PHYS 127BL - Digital Electronics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 127AL with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Gates, combinational and sequential logic, multiplexes, counters, shift registers, memory and microprocessors. Design, building and testing of digital circuitry, including a modern microprocessor based computer system. |
| PHYS 128AL - Advanced Experimental Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 127A with a minimum grade of C-; and Physics 115A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Selected experiments in contemporary physics, e.g., holography, laser lightscattering zeeman effect, x-rays, superconductivity, magnetic resonance, Mossbauer effect. |
| PHYS 128AL - Advanced Experimental Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 127A with a minimum grade of C-; and Physics 115A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Selected experiments in contemporary physics, e.g., holography, laser lightscattering zeeman effect, x-rays, superconductivity, magnetic resonance, Mossbauer effect. |
| PHYS 128AL - Advanced Experimental Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 127A with a minimum grade of C-; and Physics 115A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Selected experiments in contemporary physics, e.g., holography, laser lightscattering zeeman effect, x-rays, superconductivity, magnetic resonance, Mossbauer effect. |
| PHYS 128AL - Advanced Experimental Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 25L or Physics 13AH or Physics CS 15A. Physics 127AL with a minimum grade of C-; and Physics 115A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Selected experiments in contemporary physics, e.g., holography, laser lightscattering zeeman effect, x-rays, superconductivity, magnetic resonance, Mossbauer effect. |
| PHYS 128AL - Advanced Experimental Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 25L or Physics 13AH or Physics CS 15A. Physics 127AL with a minimum grade of C-; and Physics 115A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Selected experiments in contemporary physics, e.g., holography, laser lightscattering zeeman effect, x-rays, superconductivity, magnetic resonance, Mossbauer effect. |
| PHYS 128AL - Advanced Experimental Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 25L or Physics 13AH or Physics CS 15A. Physics 127AL with a minimum grade of C-; and Physics 115A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Selected experiments in contemporary physics, e.g., holography, laser lightscattering zeeman effect, x-rays, superconductivity, magnetic resonance, Mossbauer effect. |
| PHYS 128AL - Advanced Experimental Physics |
| (3) STAFF, |
| Prerequisites: Physics 127A with a minimum grade of C-; and Physics 115A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Selected experiments in contemporary physics, e.g., holography, laser lightscattering zeeman effect, x-rays, superconductivity, magnetic resonance, Mossbauer effect. |
| PHYS 128AL - Advanced Experimental Physics |
| (3) STAFF, |
| Prerequisites: Physics 127A with a minimum grade of C-; and Physics 115A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Selected experiments in contemporary physics, e.g., holography, laser lightscattering zeeman effect, x-rays, superconductivity, magnetic resonance, Mossbauer effect. |
| PHYS 128AL - Advanced Experimental Physics |
| (3) STAFF, |
| Prerequisites: Physics 127A with a minimum grade of C-; and Physics 115A (may be taken concurrently). |
| Selected experiments in contemporary physics, e.g., holography, laser lightscattering zeeman effect, x-rays, superconductivity, magnetic resonance, Mossbauer effect. |
| PHYS 128BL - Advanced Experimental Physics |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 128AL with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Selected experiments in contemporary physics, e.g., holography, laser lightscattering, optical pumping, semiconductors, superconductivity, magnetic resonance, Mossbauer effect. |
| PHYS CS 130 - Reading Project |
| (1-6) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Set up by the student in consultation with the instructor, and concluding with the student's report of progress. |
| PHYS 131 - Gravitation and Relativity |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 105A-B with a minimum grade of C- in each. |
| An introduction to Einstein's general relativity the spacetime of special relativity, the principle of equivalence, gravity as geometry, the description of spacetime geometry, the spacetime of a relativistic star, solar system test of general relativity, gravitational collapse, black holes, cosmology. |
| PHYS 132 - Stellar Structure and Evolution |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25 with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Observed properties and classification of stars, the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, stellar atmospheres, hydrostatic equilibrium, energy transport, equations of state, thermonuclear reaction rates, origin of the elements, life history of stars, stellar death, compact objects, star formation. |
| PHYS 133 - Galaxies and Cosmology |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25. |
| Observed properties of galaxies, the interstellar medium, stellar dynamics,spiral arms, galaxy clusters, dark matter, quasars, the Hubble expansion, Friedmann models, thermal history of the universe, the origin of the light elements, the cosmic microwave background structure formation. |
| PHYS 134 - Observational Astrophysics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25. |
| Physics 132 or 133. |
| Techniques and implementation of observational methods in astronomy/astrophysics. Sensors, digital-image processing and analysis, research projects with computer-controlled remote access telescope using a digital image sensor. Studies of variable stars, galaxy morphology, supernova, etc. |
| PHYS 135 - Biophysics and Biomolecular Materials |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 6C or 5 or 25. |
| Structure and function of cellular molecules (lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, and carbohydrates). Genetic engineering techniques of molecular biology. Biomolecular materials and biomedical applications (e.g., bio-sensors, drug delivery systems, gene carrier systems). |
| PHYS CS 140 - Special Topics |
| (1-6) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Lectures on a coherent body of physical topics which are not usually presented in standard undergraduate physics courses. |
| PHYS 141 - Optics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25. |
| Modern geometrical and physical optics. Polarization, coherence, in- terference, and diffraction phenomena. Fourier transform spectroscopy, intensity correlation interferometry, spatial filtering, and holography. Selected topics on lasers, light scattering, and quantum optics as time permits. |
| PHYS 142L - Experimental Research in Condensed Matter Physics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25; consent of instructor. |
| Offers qualified undergraduates the opportunity to work in research laboratories in condensed matter physics. |
| PHYS 143L - Experimental Research in Elementary Particle Physics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25; and consent of instructor. |
| Offers qualified under graduates the opportunity to work in experimental research in elementary particle physics. |
| PHYS 144L - Experimental Research in Biophysics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25; consent of instructor. |
| Offers qualified undergraduates the opportunity to work in research laboratories in biophysics. |
| PHYS 145L - Experimental Research in Astrophysics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25; and consent of instructor. |
| Offers qualified undergraduates the opportunity to work in experimental research in astrophysics. Each staff member has his/her own course identified by a number listed in the schedule of classes. |
| PHYS 150 - Special Topics in Physics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25. |
| Course varies from year to year according to the current interests. |
| PHYS 150 - Special Topics in Physics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25. |
| Course varies from year to year according to the current interests. |
| PHYS 150 - Special Topics in Physics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25. |
| Course varies from year to year according to the current interests. |
| PHYS 150 - Special Topics in Physics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25. |
| Course varies from year to year according to the current interests. |
| PHYS 158 - Special Topics in Relativity |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 131 with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Course varies from year to year according to the currents of the times. |
| PHYS 160A - Colloquium |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 5 or 25 with a minimum grade of C-. |
| Pre-colloquium and colloquium. Allows students attending a pre-colloquium discussion section (1/2 hour) with speaker, and then attending the department colloquium (1 hour), to do so for one unit of Upper Division credit. |
| PHYS 160J - Physics Outreach |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Phys 6A-6C OR Phys 1-4 OR Phys 20-24. |
| Active participation in at least 4 Circus events per quarter but preferably all events. Improve an existing Circus activity or create a new Circus activity for evaluation by Physics Circus faculty and participants. |
| PHYS 160K - Science for the Public |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Provides experience in communicating science and technology to nonspecialists. The major components of the course are field work in mentoring, a biweekly seminar, presentations to precollege students and to adult nonscientists, and end-of-term research papers. |
| PHYS 198 - Directed Reading |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; upper-division standing; completion of 2 upper-division courses in physics. |
| Each staff member has own directed reading course identified by a number code listed in the schedule of classes. |
| PHYS 199 - Research in Physics |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; upper-division standing; completion of 2 upper-division courses in physics. |
| Directed individual study open to qualified seniors in the department. Each staff member has own independent studies course identified by a number code listed in the schedule of classes. |
| PHYS CS 199 - Independent Studies |
| (1-6) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Serious independent study in physics with consenting faculty member. |
| PHYS 200A - Mathematical Methods of Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Mathematical techniques useful in physics, including the theory of functions of a complex variable, lenear algebra, fourier transforms, differential equations, special functions, cartesian tensors, calculus of variations, and numerical methods. |
| PHYS 205 - Classical Mechanics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Review of lagrangian mechanics. Variational principles. Hamilton's equations. Canonical transformations. Hamilton Jacobi theory. Action angle variables. Time dependent and canonical perturbation theory. Central forcesand scattering. Small vibrations. Rigid body motion. Poincare maps. Non-integrable systems. Hamiltonian and dissipative chaos. |
| PHYS 210A - Electromagnetic Theory |
| (4) STAFF |
| Electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value problems, time varying fields, Maxwell's equations, radiation, multipole fields, scattering, relativistic particle dynamics. |
| PHYS 210B - Electromagnetic Theory |
| (4) STAFF |
| Electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value problems, time varying fields, Maxwell's equations, radiation, multipole fields, scattering, relativistic particle dynamics. |
| PHYS 215A - Quantum Mechanics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Fundamental principles; Schroedinger equation; angular momentum; perturbation theory; scattering theory, emission, and absorption of radiation; Dirac equation. |
| PHYS 215B - Quantum Mechanics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Fundamental principles; Schroedinger equation; angular momentum; perturbation theory; scattering theory, emission, and absorption of radiation; Dirac equation. |
| PHYS 215C - Quantum Mechanics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Fundamental principles; Schroedinger equation; angular momentum; perturbation theory; scattering theory, emission, and absorption of radiation; Dirac equation. |
| PHYS 217A - The Many Body Problem in Condensed Matter Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 215C. |
| Field theoretic methods as applied to (non-relativistic) condensed matter systems. Green's functions and diagrammatic techniques applied to various examples of interacting many body systems, including fermions, bosons, and spins. Relationship of theoretical quantities to physical measurements. |
| PHYS 217B - The Many Body Problem in Condensed Matter Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 215C. |
| Field theoretic methods as applied to (non-relativistic) condensed matter systems. Green's functions and diagrammatic techniques applied to various examples of interacting many body systems, including fermions, bosons, and spins. Relationship of theoretical quantities to physical measurements. |
| PHYS 219 - Statistical Mechanics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 205, 215A, and 119 or equivalent taken at another institution. |
| Fundamental principles of classical and quantum statistics. Non-interactingBoltzmann, Bose, and Fermi systems. Virial expansion and other approaches to interacting systems. Phase transitions. |
| PHYS 220 - Advanced Topics in Statistical Mechanics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 219 or equivalent. |
| Course will cover some of the following topics: A) critical phenomena-phase diagrams, first and second order phase transitions, scalingtheory, high-temperature expansions, renormalization group; B) nonequilibrium statistical mechanics-stochastic processes. Langevin equations, fluctuation-dissipation theorem, master equations, fluid dynamics. |
| PHYS 221A - Relativistic Quantum Field Theory |
| (4) STAFF |
| Introduction to the theory of Lorentz covariant quantized fields. Global and local conservation laws. Path integral formulation. Applications to quantum electrodynamics, quantum chromodynamics, and electroweak interactions. Other possible topics include grand unification, the renormalization group, anomolies, current algebra and supersymmetry. |
| PHYS 221B - Relativistic Quantum Field Theory |
| (4) STAFF |
| Introduction to the theory of Lorentz covariant quantized fields. Global and local conservation laws. Path integral formulation. Applications to quantum electrodynamics, quantum chromodynamics, and electroweak interactions. Other possible topics include grand unification, the renormalization group, anomolies, current algebra and supersymmetry. |
| PHYS 221C - Relativistic Quantum Field Theory |
| (4) STAFF |
| Introduction to the theory of Lorentz covariant quantized fields. Global and local conservation laws. Path integral formulation. Applications to quantum electrodynamics, quantum chromodynamics, and electroweak interactions. Other possible topics include grand unification, the renormalization group, anomolies, current algebra and supersymmetry. |
| PHYS 223A - Concepts and Phenomena of Condensed Matter Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 219 and 215C. |
| Lattice and electron dynamics. Elementary excitations and collective phenomena. Transport properties. Disorder and localization. Long-range order and broken symmetries. Magnetism, superconductivity and liquid crystals. Properties and structures of polymers, membranes, and self-assembling systems. |
| PHYS 223B - Concepts and Phenomena of Condensed Matter Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 219 and 215C. |
| Lattice and electron dynamics. Elementary excitations and collective phenomena. Transport properties. Disorder and localization. Long-range order and broken symmetries. Magnetism, superconductivity and liquid crystals. Properties and structures of polymers, membranes, and self-assembling systems. |
| PHYS 223C - Concepts and Phenomena of Condensed Matter Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 219 and 215C. |
| Lattice and electron dynamics. Elementary excitations and collective phenomena. Transport properties. Disorder and localization. Long-range order and broken symmetries. Magnetism, superconductivity and liquid crystals. Properties and structures of polymers, membranes, and self-assembling systems. |
| PHYS 225A - Elementary Particle Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 125, 215C. |
| The phenomenology of the standard model of particle physics. QED and QCD process. |
| PHYS 225B - Elementary Particle Physics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 225A. |
| Weak interactions; neutrino physics; C, P, and CP violation; electroweak gauge theory and symmetry breaking. Design of detectors and experiments; searches for new phenomena. |
| PHYS 229A - Gauge Theories of Elementary Particles |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 221A-B-C. |
| Quantum theory of non-abelian gauge fields. Local, global, and spontaneous symmetry breaking. Collective phenomena; solitons, instantons, and magnetic monopoles. Effective field theories. Lattice gauge theory. applications to the standard model of elementary particles. |
| PHYS 229B - Gauge Theories of Elementary Particles |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 221A-B-C. |
| Quantum theory of non-abelian gauge fields. Local, global, and spontaneous symmetry breaking. Collective phenomena; solitons, instantons, and magnetic monopoles. Effective field theories. Lattice gauge theory. Applications to the standard model of elementary particles. |
| PHYS 230A - String Theory |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 221B and 231B. |
| Introduction to string theory. Bosonic and super string theories and their spectra. String perturbation theory and conformal field theory. Nonlinear sigma models and spacetime structure. String compactifications and unification of forces. Non-perturbative results and methods; dualities and branes. |
| PHYS 230B - String Theory |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 221B and 231B. |
| Introduction to string theory. Bosonic and super string theories and their spectra. String perturbation theory and conformal field theory. Nonlinear sigma models and spacetime structure. String compactifications and unification of forces. Non-perturbative results and methods; dualities and branes. |
| PHYS 231A - General Relativity |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 210A-B. |
| Gravity as geometry, differential geometry, Einstein's equation, relativistic stars, gravitational collapse, black holes, cosmology, gravitational radiation, and special topics. |
| PHYS 231B - General Relativity |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 210A-B. |
| Gravity as geometry, differential geometry, Einstein's equation, relativistic stars, gravitational collapse, black holes, cosmology, gravitational radiation, and special topics. |
| PHYS 231C - General Relativity |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Physics 210A-B. |
| Gravity as geometry, differential geometry, Einstein's equation, relativistic stars, gravitational collapse, black holes, cosmology, gravitational radiation, and special topics. |
| PHYS 232 - Stellar Structure and Evolution |
| (4) STAFF |
| Physics of stellar structure, equations of state and heat transport. Birth of stars and physics of brown dwarfs. Thermonuclear burning and main sequence stellar structure. Evolution of stars and mass loss. Origin, physical structure, and cooling of compact objects. |
| PHYS 233 - The Interstellar Medium |
| (4) Staff |
| Physical processes that regulate the state of diffuse gas in and around galaxies: Ionization and thermal equilibrium; absorption line studies; spectral line formation; properties of dust grains and extinction; molecular gas and star formation; supernova explosions and hydrodynamic shocks. |
| PHYS 234 - High Energy Astrophysics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Accretion power in a range of astrophysical contexts, from quasars to galactic black holes. Rapid release of thermonuclear energy, Type I X-ray bursts, classical novae, Type Ia supernovae. Relativistic jets from black holes, non-thermal radiation processes, physics of gamma-ray bursts. |
| PHYS 235 - Extragalactic Astrophysics |
| (4) STAFF |
| Nebular astrophysics, active galactic nuclei, supermassive black holes, stellar dynamics, galaxies, clusters, dark matter, gravitational lensing, the intergalactic medium and galaxy formation. |
| PHYS 236 - Cosmology |
| (4) Staff |
| Friedmann models, distance measures, cosmological parameters, thermal history of the universe, cosmological density fields, structure formation (top-hat model, Press-Schechter), big bang nucleosynthesis, cosmic microwave background. |
| PHYS 250 - Special Topics in Physics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| The course varies from year to year according to current interests. |
| PHYS 254 - Special Topics in Experimental Physics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Topics include experimental techniques, the physics of experimental apparatus, and methods of analyzing experimental data. The content of the course will vary from year to year. |
| PHYS 258 - Special Topics in Relativity |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Course varies from year to year according to the currents of the times. |
| PHYS 260A - Colloquium |
| (1) STAFF |
| Colloquium. |
| PHYS 260B - Seminar in Macromolecular Physics and Organic Solids |
| (1) STAFF |
| Seminar in macromolecular physics and organic solids. |
| PHYS 260C - Seminar in General Relativity |
| (1) STAFF |
| Talks on topics in gravity and general relativity pertinent to current doctoral research in the field. |
| PHYS 260D - Seminar in Theoretical Physics |
| (1) STAFF |
| Seminar in theoretical physics. |
| PHYS 260E - Condensed Matter and Applied Physics Seminar |
| (1) STAFF |
| A lecture series of topics in materials and condensed matter physics, solid state physics, liquid helium, polymers, and related phenomenon. |
| PHYS 260F - Seminar in High Energy Physics |
| (1) STAFF |
| Discussions of those topics in experimental and theoretical high energy andelementary particle physics pertinent to current doctoral research in the field. |
| PHYS 260G - Graduate Seminar |
| (1) STAFF |
| Weekly seminar on topics of research currently being pursued in the department of physics. |
| PHYS 260H - Seminar in Astrophysics and Cosmology |
| (1) STAFF |
| Talks on topics in astrophysics and cosmology pertinent to current doctoralresearch in the field. |
| PHYS 260J - Physics Outreach |
| (1) STAFF |
| Active participation in an outreach program that presents physics demonstrations and experiments on the road to local schools in order to provide a valuable learning experience for K-12 students. |
| PHYS 260K - Science for the Public |
| (1-4) Staff, |
| Prerequisites: Open to graduate students in science and engineering disciplines and to undergraduate science and engineering majors. |
| Provides experience in communicating science and technology to nonspecialists. The major components of the course are field work in mentoring, a biweekly seminar, presentations to precollege students and to adult nonscientists, and end-of-term research papers. |
| PHYS 500 - Teaching Assistant Seminar |
| (2) STAFF |
| Covers development of teaching techniques especially oriented to lower-division physics laboratory instruction. Theoretical aspects covered at beginning of each quarter. Practical techniques discussed including weekly meeting with class instructor, formal evaluation, and videotaping analysis. |
| PHYS 594 - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Special seminar on research subjects of current interest. Each staff memberhas a seminar identified by a number code listed in the schedule of classes. |
| PHYS 595 - Group Studies |
| (1-6) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Each staff member has a group studies course identified by a number code listed in the schedule of classes. |
| PHYS 596 - Directed Reading and Research |
| (2-12) STAFF |
| Individual tutorial. Reading and research in special topics including work done as the basis for the dissertation. Each staff member has a directed reading and research course identified by a number code listed in the schedule of classes. |
| PHYS 599 - Dissertation Preparation |
| (1-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| This course is reserved for writing the dissertation. Each staff member has a research course identified by a number code listed in the schedule ofclasses. |