Course Description
| 603 Phys Differential Geometry and Quantum Field Theory 3(0+3) | Course Description | ||
Planning for Master's research – Writing a research proposal – Research in libraries and on the internet – How to collect, classify, and extract information – Writing a review and extracting valuable information from published articles – Planning for work – Data analysis and representation – Index classification – Writing and discussing the thesis – How to write and publish a research paper from the thesis. | |||
| 501 Phys Mathematical Physics 3(0+3) | ||
| Vector analysis – Vector analysis in curvilinear coordinates – Complex variable functions (1) – Complex variable functions (2) – Differential equations – Sturm-Liouville theory – Orthogonal functions. | ||
| 505 Phys Advanced Quantum Mechanics 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
Basic concepts, introduction to group theory and Lie algebra, total angular momentum theory (Lie algebra for components of angular momentum, spatial and temporal reflection symmetries, sum of angular momenta, and Clebsch-Gordan coefficients), time-dependent and time-independent perturbation theory applications, scattering theory (scattering using Born approximation, scattering with phase shift). | ||
| 506 Phys Statistical Physics 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
| Statistical rules in thermodynamics, review of statistical quantum mechanics, canonical ensemble, grand canonical ensemble, Bose ideal gas, photon gas, Fermi ideal gas, dissolution pressure (equilibrium in stellar composition), interacting systems, Mayer’s cluster decomposition. | ||
| 507 Phys Classical Electrodynamics 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
| Introduction to electrostatics – Boundary value problems in electrostatics (1 and 2) – Magnetostatics – Faraday’s Law – Quasi-static fields – Maxwell’s equations and macroscopic electromagnetism – Conservation laws of physical properties – Plane electromagnetic waves and wave propagation. | ||
| 508 Phys Classical Mechanics 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
| Principles of variation and Lagrangian function – Central force problems – Vibrations – Classical mechanics in special relativity – Hamiltonian equations of motion – Canonical transformation – Hamilton-Jacobi theory and action-angle variables – Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations for continuous systems and fields. | ||
| 510 Phys Relativistic Quantum Mechanics (Prerequisite: 505 Phys) 3(0+3) | ||
| Relativistic equation for a zero-spin particle (Klein-Gordon equation), wave equation for a half-spin particle (Dirac equation), Lorentz covariance of the Dirac equation, spinors under spatial reflection, Lorentz covariance for Dirac spinor pairs, Dirac particles in an external field, hole theory, Feynman equation for neutrinos. | ||
| 515 Phys Quantum Field Theory of Many-Particle Systems (Prerequisite: 505 Phys, 506 Phys) 3(0+3) | ||
| Second quantization and statistical mechanics – Green’s functions and field theory – Fermi systems – Bose systems – Field theory at finite temperature – Physical systems at finite temperature – Real-time Green’s function and linear response. | ||
| 516 Phys Special Topics in Theoretical Physics 3(0+3) | ||
| Topics selected by the supervisor or group members to assist the student in completing the Master's thesis. | ||
| 532 Phys Advanced Laser Physics (Prerequisite: 505 Phys) 3(0+3) | ||
| Optical beam propagation in homogeneous media – ABCD law – Optical resonators – Fabry-Perot interferometer – Mode stability law – Loss in optical resonators – Unstable resonators – Laser oscillation theory – Threshold conditions – Fabry-Perot laser – Line shape function and line broadening effects – Three- and four-level laser systems – Mode locking and Q-switching – Nonlinear phenomena – Frequency conversion – High-power lasers. | ||
| 533 Phys Quantum Optics Lab (Prerequisite: 532 Phys) 3(0+3) | ||
| Measuring the spectrum and pulse duration of YAG laser pumped by semiconductor laser – Measuring second and third harmonic generation of YAG laser – Measuring optical fiber characteristics – Spatial filtering – Raman scattering – Studying the properties of nitrogen lasers – Measuring dye laser spectra – Dye laser pumped systems. | ||
| 536 Phys Atomic and Molecular Spectra (Prerequisite: 505 Phys) 3(0+3) | ||
| Bohr atom – Atomic models with directional symmetry – Space quantization and spin – Fine structure in mono-atomic, diatomic, and polyatomic systems – LS and jj coupling – Zeeman effect – Strong and weak magnetic field effects – Stark effect – Electronic, vibrational, and rotational energy levels – Electronic configuration of simple molecules – Vibrational modes – P and Q branches for rotational transitions – Fluorescence and phosphorescence – Franck-Condon and Condon-Frenkel factors – Raman effect – Tunable lasers – Spectral and temporal tuning – Raman lasers – CARS and HORSE – Parametric oscillations – Picosecond and femtosecond spectroscopy – LIBS, PAS – Rydberg states – Photoacoustic and multiphoton spectroscopy – Super-resolution – Lamb shift and saturation – Laser cooling. | ||
| 537 Phys Advanced Optical Physics 3(0+3) | ||
| Coherence – Temporal and spatial coherence – Polarization analysis using matrices – Jones vectors and matrices – Fourier optics – Fourier analysis and transforms – Holography – Nonlinear optics – Nonlinear susceptibility – Second harmonic generation – Wave mixing – Kerr, Faraday, and Pockels effects – Acousto-optic effect – Phase conjugation. | ||
| 541 Phys X-ray Diffraction and Applications 3(2+1) | Course Description | |
| Properties of X-rays, crystal geometry, diffraction 1: Diffraction geometry, diffraction 2: Diffraction intensities, diffraction 3: Real samples, Laue photographic images, powder diffraction images, measurements using diffraction devices, determining crystal structures, structural analysis of polycrystalline aggregates. | ||
| 542 Phys Semiconductor Physics and Technology (Prerequisite: 505 Phys) 2(0+2) | Course Description | |
| Semiconductors, energy bands and charge carrier concentration, charge carrier transport phenomena, p-n junctions, metal-semiconductor junctions (unipolar devices), diffusion and ion implantation, optoelectronic devices (photonic absorption, fluorescence, carrier lifetime, photoconductivity), and other technological topics such as photolithography, crystal growth, thermal oxidation, epitaxial growth, metallization, metal-insulator-semiconductor devices (MIS), photonic devices, semiconductor lasers, and micro-devices. | ||
| 543 Phys Solar Energy Materials (Prerequisite: 505 Phys) 2(0+2) | Course Description | |
| Glass and flexible plastic polymer materials, transparent conductors, selective materials, ohmic materials, photovoltaic materials (single-crystal silicon, polycrystalline and amorphous silicon), gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, and other III-V group materials, cadmium sulfide, cadmium telluride, and other II-IV materials, CuInSe2, organic and polymer semiconductors, novel nanostructures in solar energy applications. | ||
544 Phys Solar Cells 2(0+2)
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| Photovoltaic behavior of junctions (homogeneous junctions, mixed junctions, metal-semiconductor junctions, CIS), photovoltaic measurements (current-voltage, spectral response, capacitance-voltage measurements), single-crystal silicon cells, polycrystalline thin film cells, amorphous silicon solar cells, new compound solar cells (GaAs, CdTe, Zn3P2, InP, CuInSe2, CuInS2, CIGS), organic solar cells, electrochemical cells, modern concepts for high-efficiency solar cells, nanostructured solar cells. | ||
545 Phys Heat Transfer and Solar Energy Applications (Prerequisite: 506 Phys) 2(2+0)
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| Heat transfer mechanisms, forced convection, natural convection, thermal radiation, thermal measurement techniques, heat processing technologies, thermal imaging systems, thermal applications in solar energy. | ||
546 Phys Solar Radiation: Models and Applications 2(2+0)
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| Solar physics, electromagnetic radiation, cosmic and terrestrial solar radiation, geometric factors in solar radiation and the atmosphere, solar radiation equations, solar radiation tables, solar radiation measurements, models and various applications. | ||
547 Phys Renewable Energy Sources and Environment 2(2+0)
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| Basic concepts and energy conversion, solar thermal and photovoltaic energy, wind energy, hydroelectric energy, biomass energy, geothermal energy, hydrogen energy, waste and organic waste energy, renewable energy storage, global warming, ozone and the atmosphere, environmental control. | ||
555 Phys Quantum Field Theory (1) (Prerequisite: 505 Phys) 3(0+3)
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| Photons and the electromagnetic field, Lagrangian field theory, Klein-Gordon field, Dirac field, photon field correlation theory, S-matrix decomposition, Feynman diagrams in quantum electrodynamics, low-order processes in quantum electrodynamics. | ||
556 Phys Quantum Field Theory (2) (Prerequisite: 555 Phys) 3(0+3)
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| Field quantization fundamentals, introduction to renormalization theory, renormalization group, radiative corrections in quantum electrodynamics, renormalization in quantum electrodynamics. | ||
561 Phys Elementary Particle Physics (1) (Prerequisite: 510 Phys) 3(0+3)
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| Historical introduction to elementary particles, elementary particle dynamics, relativistic kinematics, symmetries, bound states, Feynman calculus, quantum electrodynamics, quantum chromodynamics for quarks and hadrons, weak interactions, standard theories. | ||
570 Phys Introduction to Nuclear Physics (Prerequisite: 505 Phys) 3(0+3)
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| Band theory for metals, semiconductors, and insulators; properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators; transport theory; magnetic theory; superconducting materials; photoelectric and thermoelectric properties; solid-state interactions with radiation; primary excitation. | ||
571 Phys Electron Magnetic Resonance (Prerequisite: 570 Phys) 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
| Magnetic electron properties; electron-proton interaction; Zeeman effect; quantum mechanics of electron magnetic resonance; absorption, saturation, and relaxation; multi-spin systems; magnetic resonance in crystals and non-oriented materials; free radicals; iron group; magnetic resonance spectroscopy at medium and high frequencies. | ||
574 Phys Materials Science (Prerequisite: 570 Phys) 3(0+3) | ||
| Crystalline and glassy materials; metallic, semiconducting, and insulating materials; crystal growth; thin films; nanomaterials; phase transitions in solids and phase diagrams; X-ray spectra and elemental analysis; preparation of alloys and ceramics; types of defects; hardness and elasticity; polymeric and plastic materials. | ||
576 Phys Magnetic Theory 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
| Electronic and atomic magnetism; types of magnetism; paramagnetism; ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism; Heisenberg and Ising models; magnetization due to impurities; Kondo effect; magnetization in superconducting materials. | ||
577 Phys Nanostructures Science and Engineering (Prerequisite: 505 Phys) 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
| Introduction to nanostructures, nanoparticles, nanowires, superlattices, fullerenes, nanotubes, graphene, interfaces, silicon technologies, solar cells, magnetic storage, spin valves, self-assembly, molecular-level assembly, single-electron devices, molecular electronics, biointerfaces, biosensors, molecular motors, quantum dots, nanosensors, and nanostructure fabrication. Includes transport in nanosystems and nanophotonic electronics. | ||
578 Phys Materials Studies Lab (Co-requisite: 574 Phys) 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
Students select experiments from the following:
Students will submit detailed reports including scientific background, methods, data analysis, conclusions, and references. Some experiments may be replaced based on available resources and student numbers. | ||
579 Phys Special Topics in Materials Physics 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
| The topic is determined in consultation between the student and supervisor to support the selection of appropriate scientific material for the student's thesis. Topics may include relevant books, research papers, or academic journals. | ||
580 Phys Nuclear Structure (Prerequisite: 505 Phys) 3(0+0) | Course Description | |
| Alpha decay: Barrier penetration theory, angular momentum effects. Beta decay: Fermi’s theory and neutrino role, energy spectrum, decay rate, selection rules, neutrino mass, and double beta decay. Gamma decay: Excited nuclear levels, decay rates, selection rules, gamma spectra, internal conversion, isomers, nuclear resonance, and Mössbauer effect. Nuclear moments: Multipole scattering of nuclear charge and current density, magnetic dipole moments, electric quadrupole moments, fine structure, nuclear magnetic resonance. Nuclear forces: Properties of nuclear forces, deuteron, nucleon scattering. Nuclear models: Shell model, collective model, collective motion properties, vibrational modes, deformed nuclei, multi-particle systems, back-bending, and superdeformed nuclei. | ||
581 Phys Nuclear Reactors (Prerequisite: 506 Phys) 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
| Neutron Physics: Properties, sources, nuclear reactions, BF3 detectors. Nuclear fission by neutrons in homogeneous reactors: Fission cross-section, energy production from fission, reactor power, neutron output, neutron cycle, and reproduction factor in infinite reactors. Thermal neutron diffusion: Diffusion equation and solutions, measuring neutron diffusion length. Critical reactor equations: Diffusion equation for infinite thermal reactor, critical equations for finite-size reactors, Fermi's equation for fast neutrons, critical reactor volume and fuel mass calculation. Non-homogeneous reactors: Fuel distribution effects on reproduction factor and non-homogeneous reactors. | ||
583 Phys Nuclear Dynamics (Prerequisite: 506 Phys) 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
| Scattering, particle transport, resonant interactions, time-dependent fission, Hartree-Fock model, Fokker-Planck equation, nuclear transport equations, particle production, nuclear phase transition between liquid-gas phases, quark-gluon plasma. | ||
585 Phys Neutron Physics (Prerequisite: 580 Phys) 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
| Production of monoenergetic neutrons, total and partial cross-sections, measuring slow, medium, and fast neutron flux, neutron source intensity measurement, neutron spectra using semiconductors, proportional and scintillation counters. Neutron scattering, Debye-Waller factor, coherent and incoherent scattering, neutron diffraction and its applications in magnetic and non-magnetic materials, solid-state amorphous materials, neutron polarization and applications, neutron activation analysis, neutron radiography. | ||
587 Phys Nuclear Techniques (Prerequisite: 580 Phys) 3(1+2) | Course Description | |
| Radiation passing through matter, statistical data analysis, general detector properties, ionization detectors, scintillation detectors, and semiconductor detectors. Lab: Linux environment, C/C++ programming, data analysis tools, and simulation logs. | ||
591 Phys Fundamentals of Biophysics 3(0+3) | Course Description | |
| Structure of living cells and membranes, membrane permeability, permeability barriers, active transport, Nernst potential, diffusion of solutes across membranes, different membrane system models, liposomes, and their applications. Human body functional system and internal control. Physical equilibrium, osmosis, osmotic pressure, and their relation to severe clinical diseases; blood composition and clotting; physics related to blood component deformability. Heart structure and muscle function; cardiac output; electrocardiography; circulatory regulation. Blood dynamics in circulation, microcirculation techniques. | ||
592 Phys Medical Biophysics Lab (Prerequisite: 591 Phys) 2(2+0) | Course Description | |
| Spectral range, membrane preparation and measurements, AC and DC electrical relaxation in biological materials, viscosity and fluid dynamics in biological systems, radiation detectors, radiological diagnosis, and treatment. | ||
593 Phys Introduction to Medical Physics (Prerequisite: 591 Phys) 2(2+0) | Course Description | |
| Production of ultrasonic waves, interaction of ultrasound waves with biological materials, medical ultrasound imaging. X-ray production and diagnostic applications of X-rays, computed tomography, X-ray therapy. MRI: MRI imaging, factors affecting pulse intensity, equipment and tools. | ||
594 Phys Nuclear Medicine (Prerequisite: 591 Phys) 2(2+0) | Course Description | |
| Interaction of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation with biological systems, radioactive isotope production, diagnostic use of radioactive isotopes, radiopharmaceuticals. | ||
595 Phys Biophysics of Cell Communication (Prerequisite: 591 Phys) 2(2+0) | Course Description | |
| Overview of cell signaling – communication and distance; receptor sites – types of cell membrane receptors – signal transduction methods – signal amplification – signal specificity – cellular responses. | ||
596 Phys Special Topics in Biophysics (Prerequisite: 591 Phys) 2(2+0) | Course Description | |
| This course will focus on specific topics selected by the supervisor or group members to assist the student in completing their Master's thesis. | ||
550 Astr Fundamentals of Astrophysical Physics 2(2+0) | Course Description | |
| Applications of fundamental physics to astronomical phenomena – general relativity principles – hydrodynamics fundamentals – radiative processes – high-energy astrophysics – stellar physics – introduction to galactic physics. | ||
551 Astronomy: Astronomical Techniques | 2(1+1) | |
| Ground-based and space telescopes – probes, optical, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays – processing and reduction of solar and stellar observations. | ||
552 Astronomy: Physics of the Sun | 2(0+2) | |
| Structure of the Sun – Solar envelope – Solar activity – Nuclear reactions in the Sun and heat transfer methods – Physics of interactions between the Sun and Earth. | ||
553 Astronomy: Stellar Structure and Evolution (Prerequisite: 550 Astronomy) | 2(0+2) | |
| Internal structure of stars, hydrostatic equilibrium, mass-radius relation, solar model, main sequence phase, star age, optical depth, solar atmosphere, formation and classification of spectral lines, stellar evolution, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes. | ||
554 Astronomy: Galaxies (Prerequisite: 550 Astronomy) | 2(0+2) | |
| Our galaxy – Galaxy classification, dynamics, distribution, active galaxies, galaxy clusters, evolution, quasars, cosmic expansion, Big Bang theory. | ||
555 Astronomy: Planetary Physics (Prerequisite: 550 Astronomy) | 2(0+2) | |
| Planets: Atmospheres – Internal structure and geology of planets – Magnetic field – Ionosphere – Moons and rings – Comets – Asteroids – Interplanetary matter. | ||
556 Astronomy: Interstellar Matter (Prerequisite: 550 Astronomy) | 2(0+2) | |
| Interstellar medium: its distribution, chemical structure, and chemical evolution, physics of interstellar matter and star formation. | ||
557 Astronomy: Space Physics (Prerequisite: 550 Astronomy) | 2(0+2) | |
| Earth: Outer atmosphere – Ionosphere – Magnetic field – Sun: Solar wind – Solar activities – Physics of the Sun-Earth interaction – Space environment. | ||
558 Astronomy: Astronomical Dynamics (Prerequisite: 550 Astronomy) | 2(0+2) | |
| Spherical triangles, celestial coordinates, sidereal time, seasons, positions of celestial bodies, rising and setting, light refraction, parallax, aberration, planet motion around the Sun – Planet motion in the sky, galactic coordinates, celestial coordinates. Orbital theory. | ||
559 Astronomy: Advanced Astrophysics (Prerequisite: 550 Astronomy) | 2(0+2) | |
| Radiation in astrophysics – High-energy astrophysics – Hydrodynamics in a magnetic field and its applications in astrophysics – Space plasma physics. | ||
560 Astronomy: Seminar in Astronomy | 2(0+2) | |
| Recent topics in astronomy and astrophysics research through seminars (seminars or public lectures), where students learn how to conduct research and engage in discussions. | ||
561 Astronomy: Celestial Mechanics (Prerequisite: 550 Astronomy) | 2(0+2) | |
| Orbital theory, two-body problem, three-body problem, relativistic equations of motion – Motion in polar coordinates, elliptical orbits, Kepler’s laws and equations, Lambert's theory, general and special perturbations, lunar theory. | ||
562 Astronomy: Cosmology (Prerequisite: 550 Astronomy) | 2(0+2) | |
| Geometry of the universe – Some simple cosmological models – Cosmic observations and their properties – Cosmological constant – CMB – Supernovae – Inflation theory – The origin of matter and the early universe – Relativity. | ||
520 Physics: Condensed Matter Physics | 3(3+0) | |
| Atomic structure (crystals, surfaces, interfaces, fluids, glass, crystalline fluids, polymers, nanostructure). Electronic structure (non-interacting electrons, electron-electron interactions, computational methods). Mechanical properties (cohesion, elasticity, phonons, slip). Electron transport (transition phenomena in the Fermi liquid approximation of fluids, microscopic theories of induction). Optical properties of insulators, semiconductors, and metals (polariton and plasmon). | ||
520 Physics: Introduction to Quantum Optics | 3(3+0) | |
| General and quantum description of electromagnetic fields, Hamiltonian for quantum optics, detection of the electromagnetic field and correlation functions, representation of the electromagnetic field, photon phase operator, compressed light states, single-mode interactions, open quantum systems, Haken-Breit equation, atom-field model, Fokker-Planck equation, quantum and classical interference, atomic entanglement, atom motion in a laser field. | ||
522 Physics: Interaction of Light with Matter (Prerequisite: 505 Physics) | 3(3+0) | |
| The cycle and analysis of primary photon processes in terms of emission, absorption, scattering, re-emission, and re-absorption, or exchange between atoms. Different theoretical methods for these phenomena (perturbation theory, dissolving methods, master equation, Lagrange equations, optical Boltzmann equations, atomic treatment, etc.). Explanation of these methods using simple systems to show their importance and limitations. | ||
526 Physics: Selected Topics in Quantum Mechanics | 3(3+0) | |
| Topics for this course are selected by the supervisor and group members. | ||
