Solids treated as translational symmetry structures, their effect in x-ray and particle scattering, and thermal and vibrational properties of solids. Binding energy of solids, electronics in periodic potentials, and formation of bands. The free electron model of metals. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 602, 614.

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.

Special study in some branch of physics, either theoretical or experimental, under direction of a faculty member.

Special study in some branch of physics, either theoretical or experimental, under direction of a faculty member.

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Abstract quantum mechanics, Hilbert space, representation theory, three-dimensional problems, angular momentum, spin, vector coupling, bound state perturbation theory, variational method. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 605.

Electrostatic and magnetostatic fields in vacuum and material medium. Maxwell's equations, radiation, and special relativity. Covariant formulation of the field equations. Fields of a moving charge, motion of particles, radiation reaction, applications to physical phenomena as time permits. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 601, 605.

Special projects; departmental sponsor required. Prerequisite: one or more 400-level physics courses.

The course presumes prior expertise in 3-dimensional Schroedinger equation quantum mechanics. The focus of the course is on the physical and philosophical basis of the theory. It covers a selection of quantum paradoxes, including the EPR experiment, Bell's theorem, Wheeler's delayed choice, and the quantum Zeno paradox; as well as alternative interpretations of quantum mechanics.

Introduction to the properties of solids. Emphasis on the key ideas governing the structural, electrical, and thermal properties of metals, insulators, and semiconductors.