PHYS 4710 - Foundations of Theoretical Physics

3 hours

Overview of topics in theoretical physics. Symmetry; mechanics: Newton’s laws, celestial mechanics, Hamiltonian formalism; electromagnetism: Maxwell’s equations, nonlinear optics and classical field theory, quantum optics, lasers, chaotic diffraction; quantum mechanics: measurements and scattering theory; statistical physics: entropy, equilibrium statistical mechanics; and contemporary areas: fractals, chaos and nonlinear dynamics. Topics may vary.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 4210, PHYS 4310. PHYS 4110 (may be taken concurrently).

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $33.05