WSU Graduate Courses - Physics/PHY

PHY 599 SPEC PROBLEM IN PHYSICS (Credits: 1 TO 4)

Special topics, problems or research designed for specific needs and talents of the student.

PHY 600 INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS (Credits: 3)

Study of crystal structure; selected topics in quantum theory; electron band structure; charge carriers in semiconductors; generation, recombination, and motion of charge carriers; electrical and optical properties; and structure and characteristics of p-n junctions.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 240, 242, 244 AND CHM 121.

PHY 601 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Covers the structure and characteristics of bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, and other selected devices. Design and computer modeling of devices.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 600.

PHY 602 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PROCESSING (Credits: 3)

Survey of the individual processes used in fabricating semiconductor devices. Integration of these processes to produce MOS and bipolar structures. Computer design aids.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 600 AND 601 OR ME 570 OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.

PHY 610 LABORATORY ARTS AND TECHNIQUES (Credits: 2)

Introduction to hand and machine tools in the fabrication of laboratory equipment.Emphasis is on a "hands-on" approach.Practical experiences are given in vacuum and soldering technology involving commonly utilized materials.

PHY 615 PHYSICS INSTRUMENTATION I (Credits: 3)

Physics laboratory experiments with an emphasis on electrical measurements and electronic instruments.Lectures on circuit theory, experiment design, and electronic instruments.1.5 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 260 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHY 615 PHYSICS INSTRUMENTATION I LABORATORY (Credits: )

PHY 616 PHYSICS INSTRUMENTATION II (Credits: 3)

Experiments emphasizing electronic instruments applied to areas such as mechanics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics.Lectures on applications of integrated circuits to experimentation, data analysis, and data presentation.1.5 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 615 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHY 616 PHYSICS INSTRUMENTATION II LABORATORY (Credits: )

PHY 620 THERMODYNAMICS (Credits: 3)

Covers the first and second laws of thermodynamics: general thermodynamic formulas with applications to matter.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 210 AND 211 OR PHY 242.

PHY 621 STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS (Credits: 3)

Covers the kinetic theory of gases. Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics, and an introduction to quantum statistics.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 620.

PHY 622 APPLIED OPTICS (Credits: 4)

Study of optical instruments by means of both geometric and physical optics. Theory and applications of interferometry and light detection devices. Brief introduction to lasers and holography. 4 hours lab for five weeks, 3 hours lecture.

PREREQUISITE: MTH 255 AND PHY 244 OR EQUIVALENT.

PHY 622 APPLIED OPTICS LABORATORY (Credits: )

PHY 632 LASERS (Credits: 3)

Introduction to the physics of lasers including emission and absorption processes in lasing, the factors controlling laser gain, the properties of optical resonators, and a survey of salient features for principal types of lasers.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 260, MTH 233 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHY 640 INTRODUCTION TO NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY (Credits: 4)

Introduction to nanoengineering, nanoscience and nanotechnology.Topics include introduction to quantum mechanics, fabrication, characterization, materials, electronic properties, optical properties, magnetic properties, devices, MEMS, NEMS.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 240/242/244; PHY 260; MTH 233.

PHY 642 PHYSICAL OPTICS (Credits: 4)

Interaction of light and matter and the interpretation of these phenomena using the electromagnetic wave theory of radiation. Topics include emission, coherence, and holography, interference, diffraction, absorption, scattering, and polarization.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 352, MTH 333.

PHY 645 INTEGRATING PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS I (Credits: 4)

Integration of physics and mathematics, fulfilling science and math standards, physics education issues, inquiry teaching practices, and assessment will be addressed in the context of science and math process skills, measurement, and properties of matter.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 245 OR PHY 240.

PHY 646 INTEGRATING PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND MATH II (Credits: 4)

Integration of physics and mathematics, science and math standards, physics education issues, inquiry teaching, assessment and technology will be addressed in the context of kinematics, forces and energy transfers.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 645 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHY 647 INTEGRATING PHYSICAL SCIENCE WITH MATH III (Credits: 4)

Integration of physics and mathematics, science and math standards, physics education issues, inquiry teaching, assessment, technology will be addressed in the context of electricity, magnetism, waves, optics.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 646 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHY 650 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM (Credits: 3)

Fundamental laws of electricity and magnetism presented from the viewpoint of field theory. Maxwell-s equations, transient and steady state currents, electric and magnetic properties of matter, and electromagnetic radiation.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 242 AND MTH 256.

PHY 651 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM (Credits: 3)

Fundamental laws of electricity and magnetism presented from the viewpoint of field theory. Maxwell's equations, transient and steady state currents, electric and magnetic properties of matter, and electromagnetic radiation.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 242, PHY 650.

PHY 652 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM (Credits: 3 TO 4)

PREREQUISITE: PHY 242.

PHY 660 INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS (Credits: 4)

Mathematical structure of quantum mechanics. Applications to selected
one- and three-dimensional problems with emphasis on atomic structure.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 260, 372, MTH 333.

PHY 661 INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE PHYSICS (Credits: 4)

Selected properties of solids and their quantitative explanation in terms of simple physical models. Applications of quantum mechanics to solids. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

PREREQUISITE: PHY 260, MTH 233.

PHY 662 INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RELATIVITY (Credits: 4)

Special theory of relativity. Nuclear radiation, nuclear properties, nuclear transformations, and elementary particles and interactions.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 460 OR 660.

PHY 671 ANALYTICAL MECHANICS I (Credits: 3)

Intermediate problems in statics, kinematics, and dynamics; the study of equilibrium of forces, rectilinear motion, curvilinear motion, central forces, constrained motion, energy and moments of inertia; and the Lagrange method.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 244.

PHY 672 ANALYTICAL MECHANICS II (Credits: 3)

PREREQUISITE: PHY 671, PHY 244.

PHY 673 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Survey of the field of mathematical physics including vector analysis, analytical mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics.

PHY 674 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Survey of the field of mathematical physics including vector analysis, analytical mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics.

PHY 675 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Survey of the field of mathematical physics including vector analysis, analytical mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics.

PHY 680 INTRODUCTION TO THEORETICAL PHYSICS (Credits: 4)

Classical theoretical physics with emphasis on mechanics, electromagnetic field theory, and mathematical techniques.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 372, PHY 452, MTH 333 AND CONSENT OF
DEPARTMENT.

PHY 681 INTRODUCTION TO THEORETICAL PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Classical theoretical physics with emphasis on mechanics, electromagnetic field theory, and mathematical techniques.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 680.

PHY 682 INTRODUCTION TO THEORETICAL PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Classical theoretical physics with emphasis on mechanics, electromagnetic field theory, and mathematical techniques.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 681.

PHY 700 PRINCIPLES OF INSTRUCTION IN PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Survey of available instructional materials and discussion of educational theory and techniques leading to more effective instruction. For physics majors only or departmental approval required.

PREREQUISITE: RESTRICTED TO PHYSICS MAJORS OR BY CONSENT OF
THE DEPARTMENT.

PHY 704 PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICS (Credits: 2)

The various areas of physics are studied with regard to their historical and philosophical basis in modern physical theory.Consent of the department required.

PHY 705 PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICS (Credits: 2)

The various areas of physics are studied with regard to their historical and philosophical basis in modern physical theory.Consent of the department required.

PHY 706 PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICS (Credits: 2)

The various areas of physics are studied with regard to their historical and philosophical basis in modern physical theory.Consent of the department required.

PHY 710 QUANTUM MECHANICS (Credits: 3)

Introduction to nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Schroedinger's equation. Matrix mechanics. Applications to simple atomic and nuclear systems.

PHY 711 QUANTUM MECHANICS (Credits: 3)

Introduction to nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Schroedinger's equation. Matrix mechanics. Applications to simple atomic and nuclear systems.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 710.

PHY 712 QUANTUM MECHANICS (Credits: 3)

Introduction to nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Schroedinger's equation. Matrix mechanics. Applications to simple atomic and nuclear systems.

PHY 720 STATISTICAL PHYSICS (Credits: 4)

Laws of thermodynamics and the development of statistical mechanics. Macroscopic and microscopic applications to physical systems. Classical and quantum statistics. Fluctuation phenomena.

PHY 728 GENERAL RELATIVITY (Credits: 2 TO 3)

Principles of the general theory of relativity with applications to gravitation and cosmology. Review of special relativity and tensor analysis. The equivalence principle, curvature, and Einstein-s field equations.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 260, 372, 452; MTH 333; COREQUISITE
PHY 681 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

PHY 729 GENERAL RELATIVITY (Credits: 2 TO 3)

Continuation of PHY 728. Applications of general relativity. Gravitational radiation and gravitational collapse.

PREREQUISITE: PHY 728; COREQUISITE PHY 682.

PHY 730 SOLID STATE PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Introduction to the physics of solids. Lattice dynamics; thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. Free electron and band theories of solids.

PHY 731 SOLID STATE PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Introduction to the physics of solids. Lattice dynamics; thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. Free electron and band theories of solids.

PHY 732 SOLID STATE PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Introduction to the physics of solids. Lattice dynamics; thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties. Free electron and band theories of solids.

PHY 740 NUCLEAR PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Introductory methods in nuclear physics.Elementary concepts and simple considerations about nuclear forces, alpha and beta decay, nuclear structure.Phenomenological treatment of nuclear reactions and decay processes.

PHY 741 NUCLEAR PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

PHY 742 NUCLEAR PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

PHY 751 ATOMIC SPECTRA AND STRUCTURE (Credits: 4)

Modern theory of the atom and quantum mechanical treatment of the origin of atomic and X-ray spectra.

PHY 762 MOLECULAR SPECTRA AND STRUCTURE (Credits: 4)

Theory of molecular spectra and structure with examination of experimental data as related to molecular spectra.

PHY 770 SELECTED TOPICS (Credits: 3)

Topics vary.

PHY 780 PLASMA PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

Introduction to plasma physics. Motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields. Magneto-ionic theory, continuum equations, the Vlasov equation, the Boltzmann equation, and the BBGKY equations.

PHY 781 PLASMA PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

PHY 782 PLASMA PHYSICS (Credits: 3)

PHY 799 MINOR PROBLEMS (Credits: 1 TO 5)

Students pursue topics on a tutorial basis. Cannot be used for thesis credit.

PHY 800 SEMINAR (Credits: 1)

Scheduled discussions of current problems in physics. Centered around student presentations.

PHY 825 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGICAL COMPUTATION AND MODELING (Credits: 5)

This course will treat fundamental programming approaches, data structures and mathematical/statistical principles used in designing, computational biology tools and algorithms. Students will learn theoretical principles and gain practical experience.

PREREQUISITE: PROGRAMMING EXPERTISE.

PHY 899 RESEARCH (Credits: 1 TO 15)

Gives students opportunities for study or laboratory work in a specialized field of interest. For thesis preparation. May be repeated.