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• PHYS 399: Independent Study in Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
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• PHYS 411: Quantum II

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduction to physical concepts and mathematical formulations of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Enables a detailed study of the Schrodinger Equation and its properties. The Schrodinger Equation is solved exactly for the particle in a square well potential, the simple harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. Both perturbation theory and variational calculation are developed as methods for handling more complicated systems. Spin is introduced as an ad hoc concept and the properties of simple magnetic systems studied. Heavy emphasis on applications to simple systems. Three periods lecture/week. Prerequisites: PHY311, MAT318, and MAT322 (at least concurrently). This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    MATH 318, MATH 322, and PHYS 311 Corequisite:    MATH 322
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• PHYS 421: Electricity and Magnetism II

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  A continuation of Electricity and Magnetism I, treating some of the same topics but with an increased sophistication. Provides a solid foundation in one of the core subjects of the discipline. Topics include: electrodynamics and Maxwell' s equations; conservation laws; electromagnetic waves and relativistic electrodynamics; electromagnetic waves; potentials and fields of moving charges; radiation by moving charges; special relativistic treatment of electrodynamics; electromagnetic radiation by a point charge. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    (PHYS 321 or PHYS 401) and MATH 322
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• PHYS 431: Mechanics II

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Intermediate course in the treatment of Newton's laws of motion, vector analysis, and rectilinear and curvilinear motion in a plane, as well as study in areas of statics and dynamics, including concurrent and non-concurrent forces, movements and torques, energy, rotational motion, moments of inertia and oscillatory motion. Three periods of lecture/week. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    MATH 213, MATH 318, MATH 322, and PHYS 311 Corequisite:    MATH 322
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• PHYS 450: Quantum Materials

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Lecture/lab course covers material topics in modern solid state physics with an emphasis on applications to nanotechnology. Topics covered include carbon nanotubes, organic conductors and semiconductors, photonic crystals and microfluidies. Topics in Biological and self-assembled systems including, biomolecular motors, motor proteins and the organic-to silicone interface are also covered. Techniques for manipulating and characterizing materials at the nanoscale are also covered in both the lecture and the laboratory. If prerequisites courses are not met instructor approval is required. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    (MATH 322 and PHYS 311) or (CHEM 363 and PHYS 461)
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• PHYS 461: Mathematical Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces some of the many mathematical concepts used routinely by theoretical physicists. Specific topics are left to the discretion of the instructor but can include such subjects as elements of differential geometry, complex analysis, or methods for solving integral and differential equations. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    PHYS 301 or PHYS 330
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• PHYS 471: Computational Physics

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces the use of sophisticated numerical techniques to solve physical problems. Topics include: approximation methods; numerical integration; ordinary and partial differential equations; random processes; spectral analysis; and Monte Carlo methods. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    CMSC 110, MATH 322, and PHYS 301
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• PHYS 481: Atoms and Photons

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Investigates the structure of matter at the atomic level, the free photon field and their mutual interaction. Possible topics are: hydrogen atom review; generalized angular momentum theory; radial wave functions and self-consistent field solutions; coupling schemes and atomic eigenstates; general excitation and decay dynamics; quantization of the free EM field; coherent and incoherent states of the photon field; atom-photon interaction terms, gauge representations; 1st order process: e.g. absorption and emission; and higher order processes: e.g. 2-photon decay. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    PHYS 301, PHYS 311, and PHYS 321
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• PHYS 485: Optics

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Both geometrical and physical optics and applications. Optical instruments, wave propagation, interference diffraction, polarization, and atomic molecular spectra are studied. Spectrascopes, spectrometers, polariscopes, photometers, and interferometers are some of the instruments used. Three periods lecture and two periods lab/week. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    MATH 213, MATH 318, MATH 322, and PHYS 321
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• PHYS 491: Selected Topics in Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. This class is not available for graduate credit.
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