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PHSCS 580 - Theory of Predictive Modeling

Mathematical, computational, and philosophical foundations of machine learning, control, and physical modeling. Introduction to system identification, causality, uncertainty, model approximation, and information geometry.
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PHSCS 530 - Computational Physics

Practical and theoretical aspects of computational physics. Theoretical foundations of computation. Numerical recipes for scientific computing. Best practices for scientific computing.
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PHSCS 795 R - Research Readings

Focused readings and student presentations based on these readings.
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PHSCS 782 - Modern Theory of Solids

Quantum theory of solids, emphasizing the unifying principles of symmetry, energy-band theory, dynamics of electrons and of periodic lattices, and cooperative phenomena.
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PHSCS 781 - Modern Theory of Solids

Quantum theory of solids, emphasizing the unifying principles of symmetry, energy-band theory, dynamics of electrons and of periodic lattices, and cooperative phenomena.
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PHSCS 752 - Adv Quantum Theory

Topics in relativistic quantum mechanics, including quantum field theory.
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PHSCS 751 - Adv Quantum Theory

Topics in relativistic quantum mechanics, including quantum field theory.
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PHSCS 745 - Plasma Kinetic Theory

Plasma equilibrium and dynamics using a kinetic description, including collisionless damping and collisional transport.
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PHSCS 731 - Statistical Mechanics

Advanced thermodynamics, classical statistical mechanics, quantum statistics, and transport theory.
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PHSCS 728 - Cosmology

Astrophysics of galaxies, active galactic nuclei, and cosmology.
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PHSCS 727 - Extragalactic Astrophysics

Astrophysics of galaxies, active galactic nuclei, and cosmology.
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PHSCS 721 - Dynamics

Advanced treatment of classical mechanics, including Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations, rigid body motion, and canonical transformations.
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PHSCS 711 R - Advanced Topics in Physics

Recent and upcoming topics include chaos, thin films, phase transformations, amorphous solids, quantum optics, astronomy using nontraditional frequencies, and particle physics.
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PHSCS 699 R - Graduate Thesis/Dissertation

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PHSCS 697 R - Research

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PHSCS 696 R - Intro to Research

One or two research areas to be selected, with 20 hours of participation required each semester.
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PHSCS 691 R - Colloquium

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PHSCS 671 - X-Ray Physics

Physical characteristics of X-ray generation, optics, and experimental applications. Methods of X-ray imaging emphasized.
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PHSCS 670 - Quantum Optics

Quantum description of light and interactions with matter. Nonlinear optics.
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PHSCS 662 - Sound Flds & Vibrating Strctrs

Sound-structure interactions. Sound transmission through panels and sound-isolation techniques. Advanced passive and active techniques in sound and vibration control. Near-field acoustic holography.
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PHSCS 661 - Advanced Fluid Acoustics

General solutions of the wave equation with applications. Kirchhoff-Helmholtz integral theorem. Sound radiation from generalized sources. Attenuation of propagating waves. Acoustic reflection, absorption, and scattering. Enclosed sound fields. Room acoustics. Energy-based acoustics.
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PHSCS 660 - Acoustic Systems

Analyzing and modeling electro-mechano-acoustic systems. Transducers, calibration, and acoustical measurements. Sound sources, arrays, coupling, radiation, and directivity. Duct acoustics and acoustic filters.
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PHSCS 652 - Quantum Mechanics

Nonrelativistic quantum mechanics, with applications.
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PHSCS 651 - Quantum Mechanics

Nonrelativistic quantum mechanics, with applications.
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PHSCS 645 - MHD Plasma Theory

Plasma equilibrium and dynamics using magnetohydrodynamic theory with application to fusion and astrophysical plasmas.
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PHSCS 642 - Math Thry of Elec & Mag

Advanced electrostatics and magnetostatics, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves, relativistic electrodynamics, radiation theory, and interaction of matter with electromagnetic fields.
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PHSCS 641 - Math Thry of Elec & Mag

Advanced electrostatics and magnetostatics, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves, relativistic electrodynamics, radiation theory, and interaction of matter with electromagnetic fields.
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PHSCS 628 - Galactic Astrophyics 2

Astrophysics of the interstellar medium and galactic structure.
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PHSCS 627 - Galactic Astrophysics 1

Astrophysics of the interstellar medium and galactic structure.
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PHSCS 626 - Relativistic Astrophysics

Applications of general relativity to modern astrophysics, including gravitational collapse, black holes, cosmological models, gravitational waves, etc.
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