• PHYS 4700: Quantum Mechanics I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers principles of quantum mechanics, operators in Hilbert space, matrix mechanics, angular momentum, spin, perturbation theory, and applications. Prerequisites: PHYS 3600 PHYS 3750
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• PHYS 4710: Quantum Mechanics II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Continuation of PHYS 4700. Prerequisite: PHYS 4700.
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• PHYS 4900: Research in Physics

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Research experience pursued with faculty mentor. Prior to registration, student must make arrangements with the Physics Department's undergraduate research advisor. Prerequisite: PHYS 2710. Repeatable for credit
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  General Education Course

  This course is a general education course.

• PHYS 5210: Introduction to Photonics and Devices

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course explores generation and manipulation of light by devices. Topics include electromagnetic waves and interfaces, waveguides, basic quantum mechanics, quantum theory of light, photon angular momentum, electronic band structures, optoelectronics, photonic crystals, metamaterials, entanglement, and photonic integrated circuits. Prerequisite/Restriction: PHYS 3600 or ECE 3870 Cross Listed as: ECE 5210
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• PHYS 5330: Plasma Physics I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Characteristics of the plasma state and plasma generation; velocity distribution functions, collisions and Boltzmann?s equation; wave modes in a plasma; transport theory; plasma devices. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional assignments will be required. Prerequisite/Restriction: PHYS 4600 Cross-listed as: PHYS 6330
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• PHYS 5340: Methods of Theoretical Physics I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Physics applications of vector calculus and differential geometry, group theory, infinite series, complex analysis, differential equations, Sturm-Liouville theory, orthogonal functions, integral equations, and the calculus of variations.
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• PHYS 5350: Methods of Theoretical Physics II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Continuation of PHYS 5340. Prerequisite: PHYS 5340.
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• PHYS 5500: Intermediate Topics in Physics (Topic)

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Explores issues in contemporary physics at the advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate level. Repeatable for credit.
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• PHYS 5530: Solid State Physics I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Development of the modern theory of the solid state. Emphasis placed on understanding the bulk properties of the solids, including crystal structure, cohesive properties, electronic structure, and lattice dynamics. Explores response to added stimuli, such as electric, magnetic, and optical fields. Prerequisites: PHYS 3700, PHYS 4600 and 4710 or PHYS 6410 (can be taken concurrently). Cross List: PHYS 6530
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• PHYS 5700: Introduction to Microfabrication

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers materials, wet chemical cleaning and etch, photolithography, metal deposition, doping, carrier density and conductivity, microfluidics, and micro-electronic-mechanical-systems. Prerequisite/Restriction: PHYS 2210 or PHYS 2310 PHYS 2215 PHYS 2220 or PHYS 2320 PHYS 2225 Permission of instructor Cross-listed as: BENG 5700, ECE 5700, and MAE 5700
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