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Covers the origin and development of classical mechanics, including vector analysis, conservation laws, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The class is very tough, but homework carries significant weight in the final grade, making the challenge worthwhile for student understanding.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Introduces thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, covering phase equilibrium, kinetic theory, and classical and quantum statistical mechanics.
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Historical reviews of Vladimir Zhdankin: Exams are difficult but assignments prepare students well, with one review noting reasonable exam difficulty and another citing difficult exams.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026ATOMIC AND QUANTUM PHYSICS covers advanced atomic physics, quantum mechanics, and applications to molecular, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics.
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Historical reviews of Jeffrey Schmidt: Reviewers describe the course as difficult, noting that quantum problems are bearable only with support and that exams are anxiety-inducing.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025PHYSICS 499 is an advanced-level mentored research project in physics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleIntroduction to quantum mechanics covering historical background, experimental basis, and key principles like the Schrödinger equation and Pauli principle.
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Historical reviews of Thad Walker: Workload clarity depends on proficiency with Mathematica, which is required to understand the homework and exam expectations.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Solid State Physics covers the mechanical, thermal, electric, and magnetic properties of solids, including band theory and semiconductors.
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Historical reviews of Mark Rzchowski: Homework is considered easy after initial thought, and tests are rated as reasonable in difficulty.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS 681 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing Physics Honors in the Major.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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PHYSICS 682 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing Physics Honors in the Major.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleIntroduction to quantum computation, information processing, and algorithms.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025STATISTICAL MECHANICS II covers advanced phase transitions, renormalization group methods, and non-equilibrium quantum dynamics.
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Fall 2025–Fall 2025 · limited samplePHYSICS 731 covers advanced quantum mechanics topics including operator theory, scattering, and perturbation methods.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025PHYSICS 799 is a graduate-level independent study course focused on conducting mentored research projects in physics.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited samplePHYSICS 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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