Advanced and current topics in high energy physics.

Basic physical laws governing mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves; examples and applications from the biological sciences, with lab. High school algebra and basic trigonometry required. The recommended introductory physics course for majors in the biological sciences and related areas. (Gen.Ed. PS)

Modern and classic experiments performed with up-to-date techniques. Course complements 400-level physics courses, and satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Physics and BS-Physics majors

First half of the experimental course for sophomore majors. Experiments on a range of topics in thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, and waves. Corequisite: PHYSICS 287.

Survey of thermodynamics. Boltzmann distribution, statistical interpretation of thermodynamics, Gibbsian ensembles and the method of Darwin, Fowler; quantum distributions and their applications, transport phenomena. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 424, 601, 606 (the latter may be taken concurrently).

Computational physics in a computer laboratory setting. Numerical simulations of a variety of physical systems taught concurrently with programming skills using languages such as C, Mathematica or Matlab in a UNIX environment. No prior computer experience required. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 181 or 151, and MATH 132. Corequisite: PHYSICS 182 or 152.

Production and perception of musical sound. Waves; the physical basis of pitch, timbre, resonance, dissonance, and musical scales. Sound production in musical instruments and auditorium acoustics. Two lectures and one lab meeting every week. Elementary algebra and powers of ten notation used. (Gen.Ed. PS)

Description of fundamental experiments and properties of superfluid 3He, 4He and superconductors. The two fluid model, elementary excitations, fluid structure, vortices, superfluid films and macroscopic quantum effects in superfluidity. Type I and II superconductors, the mixed state, the Meisner effect, superconducting junctions and an introduction to devices. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 614.

First half of the experimental course for sophomore majors. Experiments on a range of topics in thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, and waves. Corequisite: PHYSICS 287.

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.