PHYS 598

Spring 2024 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 16-May 1

Special Topics in Physics

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in physics intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or departmental course information for topics and prerequisites.

May be repeated in the same or separate terms if topics vary.

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PHYS 598 class schedule data for spring 2024
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
54571	Online Lecture	GTC	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	n.a.	Bradlyn, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Geometry and topology in CMP Section Info: Introduction to the role of crystal symmetries and Berry phases in modern condensed matter physics. Topics include adiabatic theorems and adiabatic transport, electric polarization, Wannier functions, topological insulators, the quantum Hall effect, and the theory of band representations. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Graduate class standing.
67781	Lecture	PER	3:00PM -4:20PM	MW	1047 Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Kuo, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: An introduction to Physics Education Research: This course will introduce theoretical topics in Physics Education Research, including: cognitive models of conceptual knowledge, personal epistemologies, transfer, responsive teaching, sociocultural theories of learning. Principles for instructional design will also be covered, and student projects will involve designing and testing an instructional activity. No prior knowledge of education research is required. Prerequisites: None. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Graduate class standing.
67782	Lecture	PPC	1:30PM -2:50PM	MW	276 Loomis Laboratory	Shelton, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Credit: 4 hours Section Info: Particle Physics of the Early Universe Description: This course will introduce the particle physics of the early universe. Beginning with standard Big Bang cosmology, we will discuss the thermal history of the early universe, including nucleosynthesis, baryogenesis, cosmological phase transitions, and dark matter candidates. Some exposure to general relativity and quantum field theory is useful but not required. Prerequisites: PHYS 427; PHYS 487 This section will have distributed attendance. You will receive an email from your instructor with specific attendance instructions. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Graduate class standing.