Graduate Program

Review the fundamentals of probability and statistics and learn to apply them in commonly encountered practical data analysis problems, including parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, simulation, and advanced error analysis (both statistical and systematic). This course will have theoretical and practical components. Once the theoretical concepts are covered, the emphasis will be to apply them to actual calculations with data. Students will learn to use a software package employed in the manipulation and analysis of large data sets, and they will write their own computer programs to carry out calculations using supplied data sets.

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(TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)

Symmetries including parity, lattice translations, and time reversal. Conservation laws. Time-dependent perturbation theory. Radiation theory. Laser-atom interaction. Dipole approximation. Fermi’s golden rule. Adiabatic theorem and Berry’s phase. Scattering theory with applications. Identical particles. Fermi and Bose statistics. Second quantization. Hartree-Fock and multi-electron atoms. Path integrals (non-relativistic), semiclassical approximation. The Dirac equation. Quantization of the electromagnetic field.

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(MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

Review of thermodynamics; general principles of statistical mechanics; micro-canonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles; ideal quantum gases; applications to magnetic phenomena, heat capacities, black-body radiation; introduction to phase transitions. (Co-located with MSC418).

Prerequisites: PHY 227 or equivalent; PHY 407, PHY 408 concurrently

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(MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)

This course provides an up-to-date knowledge of modern laser systems. Topics covered include quantum mechanical treatments to two-level atomic systems, optical gain, homogenous and inhomogenous broadening, laser resonators and their modes, Gaussian beams, cavity design, pumping schemes, rate equations, Q switching, mode-locking, various gas, liquid, and solid-state lasers.

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(TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

The students enrolled in ANSEL will develop a sophisticated understanding of our terrestrial radiation environment and of some of the important applications of nuclear science and technology. They will acquire practical skills in the routine use of radiation detectors, monitors, and electronics, and develop the ability to assess radiation threats and prospects of their abatement. The four in-depth ANSEL experiments are designed to help recreate a type of well-rounded, competent experimental nuclear scientist who is able to analyze an experimental problem, to select, design, and set up appropriate nuclear instrumentation, and to conduct required measurements. The laboratory sessions will meet twice a week for 2 hours and 40 minutes. The students are expected to write detailed lab reports on their work, and give a presentation on of their experiments at the end of the semester. In addition to the laboratory component of ANSEL students will attend a weekly lecture (1 hour and 15 minutes per week).

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(TR 2:00PM - 4:40PM)

The students enrolled in ANSEL will develop a sophisticated understanding of our terrestrial radiation environment and of some of the important applications of nuclear science and technology. They will acquire practical skills in the routine use of radiation detectors, monitors, and electronics, and develop the ability to assess radiation threats and prospects of their abatement. The four in-depth ANSEL experiments are designed to help recreate a type of well-rounded, competent experimental nuclear scientist who is able to analyze an experimental problem, to select, design, and set up appropriate nuclear instrumentation, and to conduct required measurements. The laboratory sessions will meet twice a week for 2 hours and 40 minutes. The students are expected to write detailed lab reports on their work, and give a presentation on of their experiments at the end of the semester. In addition to the laboratory component of ANSEL students will attend a weekly lecture (1 hour and 15 minutes per week).

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(M 9:00AM - 9:50AM)

Introduction to kinetic theory and the moment equations. Vlasov equation, Landau damping. Waves in unmagnetized and magnetized plasmas. Collisional processes, Fokker-Planck equation. Two-stream instability, micro-instabilities. Nonlinear effects, fluctuations.

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(TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

Continuation of PHYS 498.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Qubits, density matrix theory, entanglement, Bell’s theorem. Elements of information theory: entropy, relative entropy, mutual information, quantum discord. Field quantization. Optical cavities: spontaneous emission, coherent and squeezed states, quantum theory of optical coherence. Open quantum systems. Platforms for quantum information processing: superconducting and semiconducting qubits, ultra-cold atoms.

Prerequisite: PHYS 407 is required. PHYS 531 is recommended, but not required

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(TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

Particle interactions the their symmetries. The particle spectrum and its classification. Calculation of elementary processes. The quark model. CP violation. Accelerators and experimental techniques. (Cross-listed with 381A)

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(MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is for PhD students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

Location

( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

A (Fall) - One credit course given once per week, required of all first-year graduate students. The seminar consists of lectures and discussions on various aspects of being an effective teaching assistant, including interactions with undergraduate student body and cross-cultural issues. (Spring) - Noncredit course given once per week required of all first-year graduate students. Members of the faculty discuss topics in their current area of research interest.

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(F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)

This course is designed as a follow-up course for an experienced Workshop Leader, titled a lead Workshop Leader Teaching Assistant (TA). Typically, the TA attends the weekly Workshop Leader Training meeting that offers specialized support and training to develop leadership skills, to foster ongoing communication among faculty members and study group leaders, and to provide an environment for review of study group related issues. Students spend the semester teaching three to four workshops during the Spring semester introductory physics courses.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course is designed for master's degree students who have completed all required coursework but still need to finalize specific degree requirements under less than half-time enrollment.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course affords graduate students visiting the University of Rochester full-time student status. Visiting students will engage in research, discussion, and/or professional training in partnership with an academic department or faculty member.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

This course provides PhD students who have completed or are currently completing 90 credits of coursework and have fulfilled all degree requirements (except for the dissertation) with the opportunity to work full-time on their dissertation. Students will make significant progress toward completing their degrees.

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( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)