• PHYS 3710: Intermediate Modern Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Introduction to the principles and applications of special and general relativity. Space-time, relativistic kinematics and dynamics, gravity and geometry, black holes, Big Bang, nuclei, radioactivity, and nuclear reactions. Interconnections between modern cosmology and elementary particle physics. Prerequisites: MATH 1220, PHYS 2220 or 2320.
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• PHYS 3750: Foundations of Wave Phenomena

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course is a survey of wave phenomena in physics, with emphasis on application of mathematical techniques to the wave equation, Schrodinger equation, and Maxwell equations. Prerequisites: MATH 2210 MATH 2250 or MATH 2280 PHYS 2710 PHYS 3550
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• PHYS 3870: Intermediate Physics Laboratory

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Modern experimental techniques, data and error analysis, experimental design, and communication skills. Exercises complement upper-level theory courses, and include some experiments of historical importance. Prerequisites: PHYS 2500, PHYS 2710 (may be taken concurrently).
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• PHYS 3880: Advanced Physics Laboratory

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Modern experimental physics techniques, with emphasis on student designed and implemented experimental projects. Prerequisite: PHYS 3870.
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• PHYS 3900: Projects in Physics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Individual study pursued under direction of staff member. Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for credit.
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• PHYS 4020: Science, Art, and Music

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn about light and sound waves within the contexts of visual and musical arts. The study of light focuses on photography and the science of color, while the study of sound waves emphasizes sound production by strings and pipes, detection by the human ear, and musical scales. Prerequisites: Quantitative Literacy (QL) Physical or Life Sciences breadth requirement (BPS or BLS)
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• PHYS 4250: Cooperative Work Experience

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Planned work experience in industry or national laboratories. A detailed plan and the purpose of the experience must have prior approval. A written report is required. Prerequisite/Restriction: PHYS 2710. Repeatable for credit.
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• PHYS 4600: Electromagnetism II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn about the Maxwell equations and their implications. Topics include electromagnetic induction, conservation laws with fields, electromagnetic waves, dynamic response of materials, electromagnetic potentials, radiation, and the relativistic description of electromagnetism. Prerequisites: PHYS 3600 PHYS 3750
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• PHYS 4650: Optics I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Topics include mathematics of wave motion, electromagnetic theory of light, light propagation, geometrical optics, and superposition of waves. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, use of optical-design software, and/or writing will be required. Prerequisite/Restriction: PHYS 2710, MATH 2210, MATH 2250 or MATH 2280; or ECE 3870 Cross-listed as: PHYS 6650 and ECE 4650/ECE 6650.
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• PHYS 4680: Optics II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Topics include polarization, interference, diffraction, Fourier optics, coherence theory, and the quantum nature of light. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, use of optical-design software, and/or writing will be required. Prerequisite: PHYS/PHYX/ECE 4650 or PHYS/ECE 6650. Also taught as ECE 4680/6680.
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