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• PHYS 405: Quantum Mechanics I

  3.00 Credits

  The Citadel

  
  An introductory course in quantum mechanics with emphasis on both physical principles and mathematical techniques. Stress is placed on understanding how quantum mechanics is used in explaining the behavior of physical systems.
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• PHYS 406: Quantum Mechanics II

  3.00 Credits

  The Citadel

  
  An introductory course in quantum mechanics with emphasis on both physical principles and mathematical techniques. Stress is placed on understanding how quantum mechanics is used in explaining the behavior of physical systems.
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• PHYS 409: Intermediate Optics

  3.00 Credits

  The Citadel

  
  This course is a continuation of Optics PHYS 308. It develops the Fourier analysis approach to physical optics. Topics covered include the optical transfer function, the wave theory of aberrations, spatial filtering, holography and applications, fiber optics, and nonlinear optics.
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• PHYS 410: Thermodynamics

  3.00 Credits

  The Citadel

  
  Principles of thermodynamics presented with attention to engineering, chemical, and biological applications. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, especially as applied to closed hydrostatic systems and open steady-flow systems. Concepts of internal energy, heat flow, enthalpy, and entropy. Perfect gas processes. Carnot cycle for heat engines, heat pumps, refrigerators. Power output; mass flow equations; quality factor for mixed systems.
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• PHYS 412: Stellar Astrophysics

  3.00 Credits

  The Citadel

  
  This is the second course in a two course sequence. Students will complete a physics research project. The project should include elements of design, experimentation, data analysis, simulation, and theory. Project topics can originate from several sources including industry, non-profits, project competitions or faculty sponsorship. Projects are chose in consultation with the instructor and must include a literature review and individual student work. Students will complete oral and written reports of their work.
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• PHYS 415: Spec Topics in Physics

  3.00 Credits

  The Citadel

  
  Topics may vary by semester according to student interest and availability of instructor. The subject for a semester will be chosen from such topics as space physics, special relativity, fluid dynamics, and solid state physics.
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• PHYS 420: Physics Capstone I

  3.00 Credits

  The Citadel

  
  The project started in PHYS 319 (Research Planning) is completed to include a written thesis and an oral presentation.
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• PHYS 421: Physics Capstone II

  3.00 Credits

  The Citadel

  
  Using the research started in PHYS 319 and completed in PHYS 420, a dissertation will be written and a seminar will be presented before the faculty and student body of the department. Writing a paper for scientific journals, writing a dissertation for graduate school requirements, and presenting a paper at a scientific meeting will be emphasized.
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• PHYS 441: Fluid Dynamics

  3.00 Credits

  The Citadel

  
  Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids in motion, both gases and liquids. This course develops the integral, differential, and computational approaches to calculating the effects which fluids have as they pass over or through an object.
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• PHYS 451: Adv Laboratory Physics

  2.00 Credits

  The Citadel

  
  Experiments selected from famous fundamental measurements.
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