2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics
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Brett DePaola, Interim Head
Michael O’Shea, Associate Head
University Distinguished Professors: Ben-Itzhak, Esry, Lin, and Ratra; Cortelyou-Rust
University Distinguished Professor: Sorensen
Ernest and Lillian Chapin Professor: Corwin and Esry
Professors: Bolton, Chakrabarti, DePaola, Law, O’Shea, Thumm, Washburn, Weaver, and Wysin
Associate Professors: Berg, Flanders, Horton-Smith, Ivanov, Kumarappan, Maravin, Sayre, Schmit, and Trallero
Assistant Professors: Kaadze, Laverty, Rolles, Rudenko, and Samushia
Research Professor: Carnes
Research Associate Professor: Le
Research Assistant Professor: Fehrenbach
Adjunct Professors: Lee, Lundeen, and Zouros
Adjunct Professor Emeritus: Spangler
Emeritus Professors: Folland, Gray, Hagmann, Manney, and Stanton
University Distinguished Professor Emeritus: Cocke, Reay, Richard, and Zollman
University Distinguished Professor Emerita: Rahman
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785-532-6786
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E-mail: office@phys.k-state.edu
www.phys.k-state.edu
Physics is the most fundamental of all sciences. It is the science of matter, energy and the interactions between them. Many of the problems that will need to be solved in the coming decades will occur on the interface between physics and related areas. Understanding and utilizing new energy technologies , developing new materials for the next generation of computers and improving methods of medical imaging–all of these and more will require a thorough knowledge of physics. Across the nation over the past decade, roughly 95 percent of graduates with bachelor’s degrees in physics found employment or enrolled in graduate school immediately following graduation.
A career in physics is rewarding and satisfying for people who enjoy solving problems by looking at the underlying basic principles. Physicists are trained to formulate their understanding of a problem or phenomenon in precise terms and to communicate these ideas to others. These skills are becoming especially valuable today as our nation and world depend more on science and technology. After graduation, many students with a keen interest in research join graduate programs in physics. These typically provide a stipend and tuition waiver. This career path eventually leads to conducting basic research in industrial, university and national laboratories.
Students that choose not to attend physics graduate school can also be well poised to enter complementary fields. Many physics majors take additional courses in areas such as math, computer science, chemistry or engineering – perhaps even completing a minor or additional degree. They enter jobs or graduate programs in these fields after graduating. Physics majors may also obtain their secondary physics teaching license during their time at K-State.
We also encourage students with diverse interests to add on qualifications that can help transition that interest into a career. A minor or double major in entrepreneurship may be of interest to a student who plans to enter management positions or pursue their own business enterprises. Physics also partners with the prelaw program to prepare students who wish to eventually practice intellectual property law. Students can also pursue interdisciplinary plans that encourage careers in science journalism or technical writing.
We offer three different physics bachelor’s degrees. The Bachelor of Science in physics is the best preparation for advanced degrees in physics, but the Bachelor of Science in general physics and the Bachelor of Arts in physics offer a broad foundation in physics while requiring fewer physics courses, leaving room for other areas. These programs of study have been designed to provide a firm basic foundation in physics and mathematics. The program includes formal lecture courses, interactive and engaging studio courses that integrate laboratory demonstrations and problem solving, computer-based learning labs, and regular seminars on our research projects. A minor requiring 17-19 credit hours is also available.
Undergraduate research
All students with a major or minor in physics can and should participate in the research activities of the department. The involvement in research is arranged on an individual basis and may begin as early as the first semester. Students who participate in research may receive either credit or a stipend. Research areas available to undergraduates are atomic,molecular, and optical physics, condensed matter physics, cosmology, high energy physics, and physics education.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Non-Degree
Physics
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PHYS 017 - Colloquium in Physics Credits: 0
Weekly lectures on topics of current interest in physics by faculty and visiting scientists.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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PHYS 101 - The Physical World Credits: 3
Presents an overview of physics for students who have little or no physics background. The Physical World is principally classical physics with some discussion of modern physics. The observations and phenomena are simple and basic.
Note
Three hours lecture a week. Not available for credit to students who have credit in PHYS 106.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 102 - Current Topics in the Physical World Credits: 3
May include nuclear physics, atomic theory, quantum mechanics, chemistry, geology, molecular biology, astronomy, and other topics of current interest.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 101, PHYS 113, PHYS 115, PHYS 213, PHYS 223, or consent of the instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 103 - The Physical World Laboratory Credits: 1
This laboratory is designed to introduce students to the scientific method with an emphasis on basic physics experiments in mechanics, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism.
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Two hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 101.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 106 - Concepts of Physics Credits: 4
An introductory course in physics which emphasizes the topics of physics normally presented to elementary school children. A qualitative approach with integrated laboratory, this course is recommended for students preparing for careers as elementary school teachers.
Note
Not available for credit to students who have completed PHYS 101.
Typically Offered
Fall
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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 PHYS 113 - General Physics I Credits: 4
A basic development of the principles of mechanics, heat, fluids, oscillations, waves and sound. Emphasis is on conceptual development and numerical problem solving.
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Two hours lecture, one hour recitation, one hour quiz, and two hours lab week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: MATH 150 or one and one-half units of high school algebra and one unit high school trigonometry.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 114 - General Physics II Credits: 4
The continued treatment of the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, atomic and nuclear physics. These concepts are used to understand D.C. and A.C. circuits, motors, and generators. Emphasis is placed on conceptual development and problem solving.
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Two hours lecture, one hour recitation, one hour quiz, and two hours lab a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 113.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 115 - Descriptive Physics Credits: 5
Covers mechanics, electricity, heat, light, sound, and atomic theory. Surveys of the major fields of physics concentrating on how physicists work to understand and describe physical phenomena.
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Two hours lecture, one hour quiz, and four hours studio a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: High school algebra.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 122 - Physics Today I Credits: 1
The first of a two-semester study of problem solving in physics. Introductory physics problems as well as problems encountered in research will be discussed. Introductory problems will focus on mechanics and thermodynamics. Research discussions will center on topics of current interest at K-State and elsewhere.
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One class of two hours per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Physics major or permission of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 123 - Physics Today II Credits: 1
Second of a two-semester study of problem solving in physics. Introductory physics problems as well as problems encountered in research will be discussed. Introductory problems will focus on electricity, magnetism, and optics. Research discussions will center on topics of current interest at K-State and elsewhere.
Note
One class of two hours per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 122 and physics major or permission of instructor.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 191 - Descriptive Astronomy Credits: 3
A qualitative study of the earth, sun, planets, stars, galaxies and the universe; a survey of what is known about the universe and how we know it.
Note
Two (2) hours lecture and 2 lab hours per week.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 213 - Engineering Physics I Credits: 5
Mechanics and heat; for students of science and engineering.
Note
Two hours lecture, one hour quiz, and four hours studio a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite or concurrent: MATH 221.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 214 - Engineering Physics II Credits: 5
Sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics; for students of science and engineering.
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Two hours lecture, two hours recitation, one hour quiz, and four hours studio a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 213, MATH 221.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 223 - Physics I, Mechanics, and Thermodynamics Credits: 5
For physics majors. Lecture and quiz in common with PHYS 213. Special studio.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 122 or permission of lecturer required, MATH 220 or concurrent enrollment.
Typically Offered
Fall
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 224 - Physics II, Electromagnetism, and Sound Credits: 5
For physics majors. Lecture and quiz in common with PHYS 214. Special studio.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 123 or permission of lecturer required, PHYS 223, MATH 221 or concurrent enrollment.
Typically Offered
Spring
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 300 - Physics in Relation to Other Disciplines Credits: 1-3
Variable content, offered only by prearrangement with the physics department and with the instructor. A brief syllabus will be available for each offering of PHYS 300 outlining the objectives and organization of the course for the semester in which offered.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 325 - Physics III, Relativity, and Quantum Physics Credits: 4
An introduction to modern physics as exemplified by atomic, nuclear, condensed matter, and particle phenomena.
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Three hours of lecture and one two-hour lab per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 224 or 214; MATH 222 or concurrent; and a working knowledge of spreadsheets and use of computers as data analysis tools.
Typically Offered
Fall
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 399 - Physics Honors Seminar Credits: 1-3
Discussions of topics of current interest in physics.
Note
Students must be enrolled in the arts and sciences honors program or have permission of the instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 400 - Independent Study in Physics Credits: 1-3
Independent theoretical or experimental investigation of a topic for physics majors or for a senior honors thesis.
Note
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 hours.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 451 - Principles of Contemporary Physics Credits: 3
A non mathematical introduction to twentieth century physics: relativity, quantum mechanics, the physics of solids, and fundamental particles.
Note
Not open to physics majors. Credit is not granted for both PHYS 451 and PHYS 452.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Spring
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 452 - Contemporary Physics: Problems and Principles Credits: 4
An introduction to twentieth century physics; relativity, quantum mechanics, the physics of solids, and fundamental particles. The lectures are in common with PHYS 451.
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Three hours lecture and two hour lab each week. The laboratory will include the quantitative aspects of the subject matter.
Not open to physics majors. Credit is not granted for both PHYS 451 and PHYS 452.
Requisites
Prerequisite: One year of college physics (PHYS 113 and 114 or equivalent), college algebra, and trigonometry.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 460 - Undergraduate Topics in Physics Credits: 1-6
Special topics in physics not completely treated in other courses.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 114 or equivalent.
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 495 - Astronomy Credits: 3
Topics in modern astronomy. Use of a telescope for observational astronomy will be emphasized.
Note
Two hours lecture and two hours independent observational astronomy a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 191.
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 497 - Senior Research in Physics Credits: 1-3
Individually directed research in atomic physics, condensed matter, particle physics or physics education.
Note
May be repeated once.
Students in the Arts and Sciences honors program should enroll in PHYS 498 and PHYS 499 instead of PHYS 497.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Senior in physics and permission of instructor.
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 498 - Honors Tutorial in Physics Credits: 1-3
Individually directed research in physics, normally taken as a preparation for writing an honors thesis.
Note
May be repeated once to a total of three credit hours.
Open only to students in the arts and sciences honors program.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 499 - Honors Project Credits: 3
Open only to Arts & Sciences students who are active members of the University Honors Program.
Note
May be repeated.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 506 - Advanced Physics Laboratory Credits: 4
The completion of experiments of current and/or historical interest in contemporary physics. Students develop skills in and knowledge of measurement techniques using digital and analog instruments. Various data analysis techniques are used.
Note
Four (4) class hours per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 325.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 515 - Physics for Science Teachers Credits: 1-4
Study of current topics in physics, with laboratory experience and demonstration of the processes or phenomena under consideration. Topics and activities will be directed toward providing teachers with material for demonstrations and student experiments or projects. Examples of topics are: solar power, laser applications, holography, and subnuclear particles, relativity, or the historical development of some physical concept.
Note
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit.
Requisites
Prerequisite: One year of college physics.
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 522 - Mechanics Credits: 4
Principles of statistics and dynamics of systems of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include Newton’s laws for one particle, non-inertial reference frames, central forces, system of particles, rigid body statics and motion in a plane and in three dimensions, Lagrangian mechanics and Hamilton’s equations, oscillating systems and normal coordinates.
Note
Three hours of lecture and one hour recitation per week The recitation will focus on mathematical methods and techniques applied to problem solving.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 224.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 532 - Electromagnetic Fields I Credits: 4
An introduction to electricity and magnetism. The first of a two semester study of Maxwell’s equations in both integral and differential forms. Topics include electrostatics with vector calculus; electrostatic potential solutions in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates; dielectrics; electrostatic energy and capacitance; magnetostatics with vector calculus; Biot-Savart law; vector and scalar potentials for magnetism; magnetic permeability; Faraday’s law in integral and differential form; magnetic energy and inductance; displacement current; lumped oscillations and LCR systems; impedance.
Note
Three hours of lecture and one hour recitation per week. The recitation will focus on mathematical methods and techniques applied to problem solving.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 224 and MATH 240.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 620 - Teaching University Physics Credits: 3
A discussion of techniques which will aid in the development of understanding the concepts in physics. Emphasis is placed on models of learning and teaching techniques which can be applied to the teaching of contemporary physics to university students. These models and techniques are used to analyze a teaching approach of topics, such as quantum mechanics, which is important to today’s physicist.
Note
Three class hours per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 325.
Typically Offered
In alternate years
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 633 - Electromagnetic Fields II Credits: 3
Second of a two semester study of Maxwell’s equations in both integral and differential forms. Special relativity; Lorentz transformations; relativistic invariants; transformation properties of electric and magnetic fields and potentials; Lorentz force and electrodynamics; electromagnetic fields of a point charge; electromagnetic waves; solutions to the wave equation in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical geometries; wave propagation in matter; reflection, refraction, and transmission; wave guides and fiber optics; Fresnel equations; polarization; dipole radiation.
Note
Three lectures per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 532.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 636 - Physical Measurements Instrumentation Credits: 4
A laboratory-oriented course to acquaint students with electronic circuits, their interfacing with measuring instruments, and their use in making physical measurements.
Note
Four (4) class hours per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 214 or 224.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 639 - Computations in Physics Credits: 3
An introduction to applying computational and numerical techniques to solve problems of interest to physicists. Topics include the application of computational analysis and solution to physical problems in both classical, and quantum physics including particle structure and motion, interaction of particles with fields, and model building for simulation of physical phenomena. A practicum is an integral part of the course. Students will use both personal computers and advanced workstations.
Note
One hour lecture, two hours of computer lab per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 532.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 642 - Nuclear Physics Credits: 3
An introduction to the structure of the nucleus, radioactivity, and nuclear energy; the application of quantum mechanics to describe nuclear physics.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 662.
Typically Offered
On sufficient demand
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 651 - Introduction to Optics Credits: 4
Introduction to modern concepts in optics: electromagnetic waves, propagation of light through media, geometrical optics of lenses, mirrors and simple optical instruments, polarization, interference, coherence, and diffractions.
Note
Taught in a studio format; three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 214.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 652 - Applied Optics and Optical Measurement Credits: 3
Topical approach oriented toward measurements including coherence, Fourier Optics, holography, light scattering, interferometry, laser technology.
Note
Three hours of lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 651.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years following PHYS 651
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 655 - Physics of Solids Credits: 3
An introduction to the physics of solids with an emphasis on energy band structures, electrical and optical properties of solids and solid state devices.
Note
Three hours of lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 662.
Typically Offered
Fall, in alternate years
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 662 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Credits: 4
Concepts and mathematical models of quantum physics. Solutions to the time independent Schrödinger equation, descriptions of one-electron and multi-electron atoms, electron spin and magnetic moments.
Note
Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week. The recitation will focus on mathematical methods and techniques applied to problem solving.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 325, 522.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Natural and Physical Sciences
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PHYS 664 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics Credits: 3
An introduction to thermodynamics developed from the concepts of statistical physics. Applications include the gas laws, concepts of heat and work, phase transitions, and kinetic theory with applications to statistical physics.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 522; MATH 240.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 691 - Introduction to Astrophysics Credits: 3
An introduction to the application of physical principles to understanding astronomical objects. Topics include properties of stars, stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology.
Note
Three hours of lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 325, 522, 532.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
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PHYS 692 - Introduction to Cosmology Credits: 3
An introduction to the physics and astrophysics of the hot big bang model to the Universe.
Note
Three hours lecture a week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 522.
Typically Offered
Spring, even years
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 694 - Particle Physics Credits: 3
An experimental and phenomenological introduction to high energy physics. The course will emphasize understanding the experimental basis of what is known about the subnuclear domain. Students will be asked to design simple conceptual experiments in addition to solving problems.
Note
Three hours of lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 325.
Typically Offered
Spring, in alternate years
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Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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PHYS 701 - Cosmology Credits: 3
A general-relativity-based discussion of the physics of the hot big bang model of the Universe.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 692.
Typically Offered
Fall, even years
K-State 8
None
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PHYS 707 - Topics in Physics Credits: 1-18
Special topics courses. Topics and credits announced for the semester in which offered. May be given in conjunction with lecture series by visiting scientists.
Note
May be repeated.
Requisites
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or senior standing and consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
None
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PHYS 709 - Applied Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3
A study of Schrödinger’s theory of quantum mechanics and its application to one electron atoms, multielectron atoms, quantum statistics, spectra of molecules and selected topics in quantum excitations of solids, nuclear physics, and elementary particles.
Note
Three hours of lecture per week.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 662.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
None
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PHYS 741 - The Physics of Lasers Credits: 3
The theory of lasers including Light-matter interactions, atomic rate equations, threshold and oscillation; resonators and cavity modes; and laser dynamics including Q-switching and mode-locking.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 651 and PHYS 652.
Typically Offered
As needed
K-State 8
None
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PHYS 775 - Biological Physics Credits: 3
This lecture course introduces basic cellular biology for students lacking a biological background and established connections between molecular and cellular phenomena (such as photosynthesis, cellular foraging, and nerve stimulation) and experimentally verifiable models built from physical (classical, statistical, and quantum mechanical, as well as electromagnetic) considerations.
Requisites
Prerequisite: PHYS 664.
Typically Offered
As needed
K-State 8
None
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