Courses not offered in the last 3 years
PH5250 Atomic and Molecular Physics... (3-0-0) s [alternate years]... 3Cr
An introduction to modern atomic, molecular, and optical physics. ]
Special topics covered are cw field-atom interactions including
atomic trajectory manipulation, laser theory, saturation
spectroscopy, resonance fluorescence, quantum computing and Bose-Einstein
condensation in atom traps.
PH5450 Introduction to Relativity (2-0-0) ... (every 3rd year)... 2Cr
An introduction to the ideas and results of general relativity, including
a review of special relativity. Applications to the properties of
massive objects and cosmology are discussed.
PH5630 Imaging Systems (2-0-0) .. (every 3rd year)... 2Cr
An introduction to the theory, technology and methods associated
with imaging systems. Topics covered include telescopes and astronomical
imaging, microscopes, arial cameras and remote sensing instruments, and
image recording technologies.
PH5950 Graduate Electronics for Scientists (0,0,6) f (alternate years)
(3cr)
A graduate-level, laboratory-based course in electronics for
scientists. Foundations of analog electronics will be covered
including DC circuits, RCL filters, timers and tank circuits,
diodes, FETs, OP Amps, and power circuits. Digital circuitry
will include gates, counters, registers, D/A and A/D conversion,
and microcontrollers.
Fall, 2005