Computational physics in a computer laboratory setting. Numerical techniques and simulations of a variety of physical systems taught concurrently with programming skills using languages such as Python or Matlab. No prior programming experience required.

Introduction to physics of elementary particles; treating the development of the field, the particle spectrum, symmetries, quarks, experimental methods, an introduction to theories of the strong, electromagnetic and weak interaction, and recent developments. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 614, 606.

Angular momentum, time dependent and time independent perturbation theory, semi-classical and quantum treatment of radiation, scattering theory, Klein-Gordon equation, Dirac equation. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 614.

Role of symmetries and conservation laws in the processes involving elementary particles. Feynman diagrams and scattering amplitudes: given a theory, how to compute cross sections and decay rates. Quantum electrodynamics, the weak and strong interactions and the quark model of hadrons, the Higgs boson, the Standard Model.

Formalism and principles of quantum mechanics using 1D systems as examples. Continues with quantum mechanics in three dimensions, including the Hydrogen atom, angular momentum, and spin.

A rigorous introductory course in principles of mechanics with emphasis on motion of objects (kinematics), forces, rotation, momentum, energy conservation, and analytical methods to solve physical problems.

Heat, kinetic theory, first and second laws of thermodynamics, with lab. Comprehensive study of electricity and magnetism from Coulomb's law to Ampere's law. Applications to basic circuits and ending with AC circuits. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 151 and MATH 132. (GenEd. PS)

Basic principles of physics illustrated by example and demonstration, whenever possible, from the biological sciences, with lab. Topics: electricity, magnetism, radiation, optics, quantum theory, atomic structure, nuclear physics. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 131 or equivalent. (Gen.Ed. PS)

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