PHYS 100 General Physics | Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, heat and thermodynamics,
electrostatics. D.C. circuits. 3 lectures. 3 hours laboratory alternate weeks.
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86 courses in the 1969–70 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Faculty listed in 1969–70
Professor and J.W. Leech, B.Sc. Ph.D., (London), F. Inst. P, Chairman of the Department Professor R.A. Aziz, B.A.. M.A. Ph.D. (Toronto) Professor G.A. Bakos, B.A. (Trnava), M.A. (Bratislava),M.A.., Ph.D. (Toronto) Professor and F.W. Boswell, B.A., M.A.. Ph.D. (Toronto) Associate Dean of the Faculty of Scere Professor D.E. Brodie, B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D. (McMaster) Professor J.A. Cowan, B.Sc. (Manitoba), M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto) Professor 1.R.Dagg,B.Sc. (Manitoba). M.S. (Penn. State), Ph.D. (Toronto) Professor J. Grindlay, B.Sc. (Glasgow), D.Phil.(Oxon) Professor (Chemistry and W.B. Pearson M.A., D.Phil., D.Sc.{Oxon) Physics) and Dean of the Faculty of Science (after July 1,1969) Professor HE. Petch, B.Sc. (McMaster). M.Sc., Ph.D. (U.B.C.) F.R.S.C. Vice-President. Academic
Professor G.E. Reesor, B.A., M.A. {McMaster}, Ph.D. (Toronto)
Professor R.A. Snyder, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Western)
Professor S.F. Wang, B.E. (Port Arthur, China), D.Sc, (Nagoya) Associate Professor A. Anderson, M.A., D.Phil.(Oxon) Associate Professor S.G. Davison, B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D. (Manchester)
(Applied Mathematics and Physics) Associate Professor P.C. Eastman, B.Sc.,M.Sc. (McMaster) Ph.D. (U.B.C.)} Associate Professor H.K. Ellenton, B.Se. (Western), M.A. (Toronto) Associate Professor J,A.V. Fairbrother, B.Sc. (London), Ph.D. (Reading) Associate Professor N.R. Isenor, B.Sc. (Acadia). M.Sc., Ph.D. (McMaster) Associate Professor J.D. Leslie, B.A.Sc. (Toronto). MS., Ph.D. (Illinois) Associate Professor C.C. Lim, B.A. (DePauw), M.A. (Nebraska). Ph.D. (Toronto) Associate Professor R.A. Moore, B.Sc.,M.Sc.{McMaster}, Ph.D. (Alberta) Associate Professor J.L. Ord. B.A.Sc. (Toronto). MS.. Ph.D. (Illinois) Associate Professor M.M. Pintar, B.Sc.,M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ljubljana) Associate Professor A.D. Singh, B.A. B.Sc.,M.Sc. (Panjab). Ph.D. (Delhi) Associate Professor H.J.T. Smith, B.S., Ph.D. (London) Associate Professor B.H. Torrie, B.A.Se. (Toronto), Ph.D. (McMaster) Assistant Professor J.M. Corbett, B.A.Sc. (Toronto), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Waterloo) Assistant Professor A.E. Dixon, B.Sc. (Mt. Allison), M.Sc. (Dalhousie). Ph.D. (McMaster)
Assistant Professor M.P. FitzGerald, B.Sc.,M.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Case) Assistant Professor D. Hemming, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Bristol) Assistant Professor J. Kruuv,B.A.Sc.,M.Sc. (Waterloo), Ph.D. (Western) Assistant Professor T.K. Mitra, B.Sc.,M.Sc. (Calcutta), Ph.D. (Liverpool) Assistant Professor H.M. Morrison, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Edinburgh) Assistant Professor K.A. Woolner. B.Sc. (London)
Instructor A.B. Haner, B.Sc.,M.Sc. (Waterloo)
Instructor D. McVicar, B.Sc. (Waterloo)
Instructor L. Young, B.Sc. (Waterloo)
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Details of the undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Sci-
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All full-year courses taken by students in the co-operative programme are divided into two terms designated A and B. Each term is considered to be a separate half course.
11 Mechanics and Wave Motion Vectors, rectilinear motion, plane motion, dynamics of particles, work
and energy, linear momentum, rotational motion, statics, angular momentum, harmonic motion, gravitation, wave motion, sound waves. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory.
14* Optics Geometrical optics, interference, diffraction and polarization.
3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
15* Modern Physics The fundamental particles of matter, assemblies of particles, nuclei and
atoms, the wave-particle experiments, introductory quantum mechanics and atomic structure. 3 lectures. one term.
43* Nuclear Physics The atom and its nucleus, radioactive decay, nuclear masses and nuclear
44* Classical Mechanics
stability, nuclear spin and moments, structure of nuclei, gamma radiation processes, alpha decay, beta decay, nuclear reactions, fission, interaction of radiation with matter, counters, particle accelerators and reactors.
3 lectures. one term.
Moving frames of reference and the special theory of relativity. Relativistic particle dynamics. Rotating co-ordinate systems. Dynamics of a freely rotating rigid body. Generalized co-ordinates. Lagrange’s equations. Variational principles in mechanics. Hamiltonian formulation of mechanics. Transformation theory.
3 lectures. one term.
45* Introductory Statistical Review of essential classical and quantum mechanics, microcanonical.
canonical and grand canonical ensembles; quantum statistical mechanics, theory of the density matrix; applications. 3 lectures, one term.
46* Introduction to Quantum Origins of quantum theory. Waves and particles. Wave functions and
wave packets. Schroedinger’s equation. One-dimensional motion in regions of varying potential. Fourier analyses, eigenvalues and expectation values. Axiomatic foundations of quantum mechanics. Operators. Angular momentum. Central force systems; the hydrogen atom.
3 lectures. one term.
PHYS 131 Mechanics, Wave Motion Vectors, rectilinear motion, plane motion, dynamics of particles, work
and Heat and energy, linear momentum, rotational motion, statics, angular mo-
mentum, harmonic motion, gravitation, wave motion, sound waves, temperature, heat, first and second laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases.
3 lectures. 3 hours laboratory.
PHYS 137 Highlights of Astronomy A survey course in descriptive astronomy intended for non-science stu-
dents.
PHYS 300 Department of Physics
PHYS 200 General Physics II Electromagnetism, AC. circuits, geometrical and physical optics, in-
troduction to atomic and nuclear physics. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory.
PHYS 232 Electricity and Magnetism Electrostatics, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating
current theory, the development of Maxwell’s equations. 2 lectures. I hour of problems (3 hours laboratory on alternate weeks for students not taking Physics 233.)
PHYS 233 Laboratory Selected experiments in electricity and magnetism, optics, X-ray diffrac-
tion and astronomy. 3 hours laboratory.
PHYS 234 Quantum Physics Background of quantum physics: special relativity, Bohr atom, wave-
particle properties, uncertainty and wave packets. Introduction to quantum mechanics: equation for travelling wave, Schroedinger equation, solutions with potentials, correspondence principle, brief description of transitions and radiation processes.
3 lectures, one term.
PHYS 235 Optics Reflection and refraction at plane and curved surfaces; thin and thick
lenses, optical instruments. The wave nature of light; interference, diffraction, slits and gratings, resolution. Polarization, optical activity, photometry.
2 lectures. 3 hours laboratory alternate weeks.
PHYS 236 Optics Reflection and refraction at plane and curved surfaces; thin and thick
lenses, optical instruments. The wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, slits and gratings, resolution. Polarization. optical activity, photometry.
3 lectures. first term. (3 hours laboratory alternate weeks for students not taking Physics 233).
PHYS 237 Astronomy | This is a two term course consisting of the courses Physics 247 and 257.
3 lectures.
PHYS 242 Electricity and Magnetism Electrostatics, D.C. circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction,
A.C. circuits, electrical measurements, introductory electronics. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory and 2 hours problems on alternate weeks.
PHYS 243 Electricity and Magnetism Electrostatics, D.C. circuits, magnetic fields. electromagnetic induction,
A.C. circuits, electrical measurements. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory alternate weeks. one term.
PHYS 245 Structure of Solids I Electronic structure of atoms and atomic bonding, crystal structure and
space lattices, symmetry, crystal geometry, stereographic projections, theory of X-ray diffraction, X-ray methods, crystal formation, crystal defects, physical properties of crystals.
3 lectures, second term. (3 hours laboratory alternate weeks for students not taking Physics 233).
PHYS 247 The Solar System Aspects of the sky; motions of the earth; the earth and moon; the pla-
nets; the sun; gravitational astronomy; comets, meteors and meteorites. 3 lectures. fall term.
PHYS 253 Laboratory Further selected experiments in electricity and magnetism, optics, X-ray
diffractions, and astronomy. This course is recommended for students meee edd fo ML. MAT NEW 1.251 ML_.t . WAL
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PHYS 257 Tbe Stellar System
The stars; stellar motions; clusters; the structure of the Milky Way; exterior systems; cosmogony; radio astronomy. 3 lectures for one term (offered in winter and spring).
PHYS 316 Cellular Biophysics
Application of the analytical methods of the physical sciences to biology. Emphasis will be placed on describing the nature, function and control of the physical systems which are found in living cells. Prerequisites: Physics 232 and Mathematics 236 or equivalent. 3 lectures first term.
PHYS 317 Biophysics of Organ Systems
Special senses, biological transducers, information handling in the central nervous system, theories of muscle contraction; physics of homeostasis, interactions with the environment. circulation of blood, termperature regulation, respiration, and transport problems. Prerequisites: Physics 232 and Mathematics 236 or equivalent. 3 lectures, second term.
PHYS 331 Classical Mechanics
Foundations of Newtonian mechanics. Dynamics of a particle; harmonic oscillator; central force motion; conservative force; potential energy. Dynamics of a system of particles; conservation laws; translation and fixed-axis rotation of a rigid body. Moving frames of reference. Lagrange’s equations. 3 lectures.
PHYS 332 Electronics
An integrated survey of tube and transistor circuitry. Basic A.C. circuit theory, power supplies, amplifiers, equivalent circuits, oscillators, feedback, and a variety of special purpose circuits. Emphasis on the point of view of the user rather than the designer. 2 lectures. (3 hours laboratory. alternate weeks, for students not taking Physics 333).
PHYS 333 Intermediate Laboratory
Selected experiments in mechanics, heat, sound, optics, spectroscopy, X- ray, atomic physics, electricity, magnetism, and electronics. 3 hours laboratory.
PHYS 334 Atomic and Nuclear Physics |
The nuclear atom. The Bohr and Schroedinger models, Nuclear structure. Nuclear decay and reactions. Nuclear processes in nature. Elementary particles. Particle acceleration and detection. 2 lectures.
PHYS 335 Thermodynamics, Statistical Physics
Thermodynamic systems, equations of state, the laws of thermodynamics, with applications. Change of phase. Kinetic theory of an ideal gas, distributions of molecular velocities, transport phenomena. Maxwell- Boltzmann statistics, quantum statistics, fluctuations. 3 lectures.
PHYS 336 Mathematical Physics |
Vector analysis; vector differential operators and associated integral theorems. Introduction to tensors. Curvilinear co-ordinate systems. Partial differential equations of mathematical physics; Laplace’s, wave and diffusion equations; Legendre and Bessel functions. Fourier analysis; eigen-functions. 3 lectures.
PHYS 337 Astronomy II
This is a two term course. consisting of the courses Physics 347 and 357. 2 lectures.
PHYS 338 Geonhvsics I
(Same as Earth Sciences 338). Selected intraductary tanice an the nhuc_
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ics of the Earth. Seismology and the Earth’s interior. Thermal history of the Earth. Gravity and isostasy. Origin of continents and oceans. Terrestrial Meteorology. Oceanography. magnetism. 2 lectures.
PHYS 339 Atomic amd Nuclear Physics
Fundamentals of modern physics; special theory of relativity, quantization of electromagnetic radiation: wave properties of particles, the hydrogen atom, atomic and X-ray spectra, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, molecular and solid state physics. 3 lectures.
PHYS 341 Electronics
A one-term course designed for students in the co-operative programme. The topics listed under Physics 332 will be discussed in slightly less detail. 3 lectures and 3 laboratory hours per week for one term.
PHYS 347 Astrophysics
| Selected topics in stellar interiors and atmospheres. 2 lectures, fall term.
PHYS 353 Intermediate Laboratory
Further experiments in mechanics, heat, sound, optics, spectroscopy, X- ray, atomic physics, electricity, magnetism and electronics. 3 hours laboratory.
PHYS 357 Astrophysics II
Selected topics in the structure of galaxies, radio astronomy, cosmogony and cosmology. 2 lectures for one term (offered in winter and spring).
PHYS 416 Molecular Biophysics
Shapes, sizes and internal structure of macromolecules as revealed by physical methods; functions of large molecules in protoplasm, viscosity, transport, energetics, information coding on DNA and RNA molecules. Prerequisites: Physics 232 and Mathematics 236 or equivalent. 3 lectures per week, one term.
PHYS 417 Radiation Biophysics
The effect of radiation of various kinds of cells and tissues; exposure calculations, mechanism of damage, repair theories, genetic effects, target theory; isotopic tracers in biophysical research. Prerequisites: Physics 232 and Mathematics 236 or equivalent. 3 lectures per week. one term.
PHYS 431 Classical Mechanics ||
Review of Lagrangian formulation of mechanics. Rotation of a rigid body; the inertia tensor; Hamilton’s principle; Hamilton’s equations. Classical theory of small vibrations. Dynamics of deformable matter; elasticity; hydrodynamics. 2 lectures.
PHYS 432 Physics of Solid State Devices
Review of vacuum tube electronics. Statistics of electrons in semiconductors, transport properties, minority carrier injection, theory of p-n junctions. transistors, tunnel diodes, field effect devices. Applications. 3 lectures. second term.
PHYS 433 Advanced Laboratory
An experimental research project. 6 hours laboratory, both terms.
PHYS 434 Atomic and Nuclear Physics IJ
Applications of wave mechanics; the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom. Angular momentum. Scattering. Perturbation theory, transitions, the multi-electron atom. 2 lertures
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PHYS 435 Solid State Physics
Crystal structure and space lattices, symmetry, crystal geometry. Defects. Physical properties of crystals. Free electron theory of metals, band theory, properties of semiconductors and insulators. 3 lectures, first term.
PHYS 436 Mathematical Physics
II Theory of functions of a complex variable; conformal mapping and applications. Boundary value problems on linear partial differential equations; separation of variables; Green’s functions. Linear integral equations. Integral transforms (Laplace, Fourier). 3 lectures.
PHYS 437 Topics in Theoretical Physics
Selected subjects for advanced study by theoretically inclined students; topics in relativistic, quantum, and statistical physics. 3 hours per week, second term.
PHYS 438 Geophysics Il Electromagnetic Theory
A more advanced discussion of seismology and the internal constitution of the Earth, mechanical properties of the Earth’s interior, figure of the Earth and its gravitational field, temperature and thermal history of the Earth, internal magnetic field of the Earth and its electrical properties at depth, the rotation of the Earth and its geophysical effects. 2 lectures.
PHYS 441 A generalized treatment of the basic laws of electricity and magnetism; mathematical techniques for the problems of electrostatics; solutions of Maxwell’s equation in free space and the study of plane waves; theory of waveguides and introduction to radiation. 2 lectures
PHYS 442 Structure of Solids
II A survey with emphasis on the physical properties and behaviour of metals and alloys. Elastic and plastic deformations of crystals. Solidification, structure of alloys, free energy of alloy systems, equilibrium diagrams, diffusion, solid state phase transformations. 3 lectures, first term.
PHYS 443 Classical Field Theory
An introduction, with applications in the areas of elasticity and hydrodynamics. (The electromagnetic field is discussed in Physics 441). Topics covered are-the conservation laws; field equations; boundary conditions. Equations of state; invariance, material symmetry. Methods of solution; applications to fluid and elastic systems with simple geometries. 3 lectures. second term.
PHYS 444 Nuclear Physics
Elements of nuclear structure and systematics. Alpha emission, Beta decay, Gamma emission, two-body systems and nuclear forces, nuclear reactions. Neutron physics. Sub-nuclear particles. 3 lectures. second term.
PHYS 445 Modem Optics
Coherence, interference and optical resonators; quantum optics. amplification and _ lasers. 3 lectures per week, second term only.
PHYS 447 Astronomy III See page 128 for general
Spherical astronomy and celestial mechanics. 2 lectures.
Graduate Studies and Research Programmes
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304 § Astrophysics Biophysics Geophysics Laser Research Low Temperature Physics Microwave Research Magnetic Resonance and Neutron Diffraction Spectroscopy Physics of Lattice Defects Thin Film Physics Theoretical Physics +620 Quantum Mechanics +621 Quantum Mechanics
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Stellar evolution in galactic clusters, radial velocities and spectral analysis, galactic structure.
Radiation biophysics of synchronized cell cultures. Thermodynamics of intra-cellular movement.
Physical limnology of the Great Lakes.
Solid state injection lasers, laser-produced plasmas.
Experimental studies of condensed inert gases, liquid helium, superconductivity, energy gap and Fermi surface determinations.
Dielectric constant measurements. Field induced absorptions, microwave spectrometry.
Physical properties of solids, particularly ferroelectrics, are studied by these methods.
Raman and Brillouin scattering, far infra-red absorption.
Layer structures, properties of vacancies and impurities.
Epitaxial, anodic oxide, and semi-conducting films, active thin film devices.
Theory of liquids, the elastic dielectric, electronic states in crystals and molecules, colour centers, phonon dispersion curves, polymers, superconductivity, liquid helium.
Graduate Course Descriptions All graduate courses are three lectures per week for one term. Those indicated (+) are available every year, others are given when required. | A second course in the subject involving a reexamination of the principles of wave and matrix mechanics and application to more complicated systems. Prerequisite: Physics 434 or equivient. Fall term.
I! Semi-classical treatment of radiation. Identical particles and spin. Atoms and molecules. Scattering. Dirac equation. Quantization of the electromagnetic field. Low order radiation processes. Prerequisite. Physics 620. Winter term.
PHYS 622 Group Theory and Quantum Mechanics
Introduction to group theory; groups, representations of groups, character tables. Group theory and quantum mechanics, the permutation and rotation groups. Applications of the theory to atomic spectra, the theory of angular momentum. Molecular symmetry and solid state physics.
PHYS 623 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Dirac theory; the single particle description of relativistic quantum mechanics; bound state and scattering problems, the need for a manyparticle (field) approach. Classical relativistic field theory. The radiation field, the electron field. Interaction of these fields. The S-matrix; Compton scattering, Coulomb scattering. The magnetic moment of the elec-
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PHYS 627 Atomic Spectra
The fine and hyperfine structure of one-electron and many-electron atoms, the Zeeman and Stark effects.
PHYS 628 Molecular Spectra
Vibrational and rotational spectra of simple molecules; symmetry considerations and selection rules; spectra of condensed phases; brief survey of instruments and techniques of microwave, infrared and Raman spectroscopy.
PHYS 630 Nuclear Physics
Fundamental properties of nuclei; internucleon forces, size, moments shapes, binding energies. Nuclear models. Electromagnetic properties of nuclei. Particle radioactivity. Nuclear reactions.
634 Advanced Classical Mechanics +635 Electromagnetic Theory $636 Electromagnetic Theory
Review of elementary mechanics, Lagrangian formulation, variational principles, Hamiltonian formulations; rigid body kinematics and dynamics, special relativity, transformation theory, Hamilton-Jacobi theory.
| The electrostatic and the magnetic field; energy, force and momentum relations in the electromagnetic field; Maxwell’s equations, solutions of the wave equation; radiation. Fall term.
II Relativistic electrodynamics, electron theory, Hamiltonian formulation of the electromagnetic field, selected topics. Prerequisite Physics 635. Winter term.
PHYS 642 Electron Microscopy and Electron Diffraction +645 Statistical Mechanics
Introduction to electron optics and the electron microscope, kinematical and dynamical theories of electron diffraction by perfect crystals and by crystals containing lattice imperfections, limited-area-electron-diffraction, dark-field microscopy, interpretation of electron-diffraction patterns and diffraction-contrast effects in electron microscope images, selected experimental methods in electron microscopy.
Review of essential classical and quantum mechanics; microcanonical, canonical and grand canonical ensembles; quantum statistical mechanics, theory of the density matrix; fluctuations, noise, irreversible thermodynamics; transport theory; application to gases, liquids, solids.
PHYS 646 Advanced Statistical Mechanics
Applications of the principles of statistical mechanics to classical and quantum many-body systems.
PHYS 647 Low Temperature Physics
Production and measurement of very low temperatures. Low temperature materials and techniques. Thermal, magnetic and electrical properties of matter at very low temperatures. Superconductivity. Liquid helium.
PHYS 648 Solid State Physics I
Periodic structures; waves in lattices; electronic states, static properties of solids; electron-electron interaction; dynamics of electrons; the Wannier representation. Fall term.
PHYS 649 Solid State Physics
II Transport properties; optical properties; the Fermi surface; electronic superconductivity. magnetism; Winter term.
PHYS 651 Imperfections in Crystals
Perfect and imperfect crystals, general properties and origins of point erm. ee ee ee
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deformation of crystals and phase transformations, experimental detection and observation of imperfections.
PHYS 652 Photoconductivity and Luminescence
Electron processes in crystals, photoconductive processes. Electrode effects, imperfection and energy band transitions, scattering, traps and trapping effects. Recombination kinetics, luminescence. Experimental methods and _ analysis.
PHYS 653 Inert Gas Solids
Theory of crystal lattices: quantum mechanical basis, interatomic potentials, stability, dynamics of cubic closepacked lattices, thermodynamics of ideal crystals, anharmonicity. Experimental properties.
PHYS 654 Advanced Quantum Theory of Solids
Application of quantum field theory to phonons and electrons, manybody techniques, electron-phonon interactions, and selected topics.
PHYS 655 Optical Properties of Semiconductors
Reflection and refraction of electromagnetic waves at dielectric and conducting interfaces. Dispersion, absorption processes, photo effects, magneto-optical effects, emission of radiation.
PHYS 656 Magnetism
Introduction to the theory of magnetic phenomena in metals and nonmetals. Relevant experimental work will also be discussed.
PHYS 657 Principles of Magnetic Resonance
Basic magnetic resonance theory; magnetic nuclear dipolar broadening of rigid lattices, nuclear spin-lattice relaxation. Electron paramagnetic Electron spin-lattice relaxation. resonance. Fall term.
PHYS 658 Crystal Physics
The phenomenological theory of the elastic. dielectric and thermal properties of crystals. Classical field theory-linear and non-linear; field equations and boundary conditions; equations of state; material symmetry. Thermodynamics; thermodynamic identities; phase transitions. Applications to the ferroelectric crystals.
PHYS 659 Green’s Function Method
Review of essential quantum field theory; zero and finite temperature Green’s functions. Applications to Fermi liquids, electron-phonon problem, superconductivity and magnetic impurities.
PHYS 660 Selected Topicsin Physics
PHYS 661 Advanced Nuclear Magwtic Resonance of Solids
General theory of magnetic resonance absorption; method of Kubo and Tomita; dynamical theory of nuclear induction; shape of absorption lines for crystals. Magnetic interactions of nuclei with electrons; electric quadrupole effects. Prerequisite: Physics 657 or equivalent. Winter term.
PHYS 662 Superconductivity
Macroscopic properties and phenomenological theories. Electron-phonon interaction, Cooper pairs and BCS theory. Applications of BCS theory especially to electron tunnelling.
PHYS 663 Quantum Optics
Theory of optical coherence; quantum electronic processes and devices.
PHYS 665 Cellular Biophysics
The physics of cellular structure and function; membrane theories, diffusion and active transport, bioelectric phenomena; intracellular motion, thermodynamics; selected topics of current interest and seminar.
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PHYS 666 Biophysics of Organ Systems
Specialized cells and organs; the nerve impulse and its propagation, muscle contraction, sensory transducers, the central nervous system; haemodynamics, the red blood corpuscle, homeostasis; selected topics of current interest and seminar.
PHYS 668 Molecular Biophysics
Physical methods of determining macromolecular structure; energetics, intramolecular and intermolecular forces, information storage, DNA and RNA, recognition and rejection of foreign molecules.
PHYS 669 Radiation Biophysics
Physical properties and biological effects of different kinds of radiation; action of radiation on various cellular constituents; target theory, genetic effects, repair of radiation damage, physics of radiology and radiotherapy, isotopic tracers.
PHYS 670 Special Topics in Biophysics I
This course is designed to give students, especially those taking a degree based on course work alone, a survey of research going on in Biophysics today. It will involve reading in the current periodical literature, essays and student seminars describing work being done in specific fields, a search of the literature associated with a research area of interest to the student, ara faculty lectures on selected topics.
PHYS 671 Special Topics in Biophysics II
Selected subjects for advanced study.
PHYS 672 Biophysics Laboratory
Students who will not present a thesis as part of their M.Sc. programme are encouraged to take this course. They will be expected to become a part of each in turn of the various research projects currently under way in the laboratory for long enough to become familiar with the purpose of the project and with the techniques involved. They will then be asked to undertake and write up a small research project under the supervision of one of the project leaders in the Biophysics laboratory.
PHYS 674 Advanced Radiation Biophysics
Radiation problems with tissue cultures and related topics.
PHYS 675 General Relativity and Cosmology
Tensor analysis: covariant and contravariant tensors, covariant differentation. Riemmanian space, geodesics. Ricci tensor, Christoffel symbols. General relativity: gravitation and special relativity, equivalence principle, field equations of general relativity, Schwarzchild metric, observational evidence for the general theory. Cosmology: Newtonian, Einstein and de Sitter universes, the expanding universe, cosmological principle and steady-state universe, observational clues.
PHYS 680 Galactic Structure
Introduction to statistical theory and distribution laws. Statistical description of the galactic system. Stellar motions in the vicinity of the sun. Space distribution of stars. Galactic rotation.
PHYS 681 Celestial Mechanics
The two body problem.
682 Celestial Mechanics 2
The three body problem and perturbations.
PHYS 683 Astrophysics
Stellar atmospheres and interiors.
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PHYS 684 Stellar Spectroscopy Description and classification of stellar spectra.
685 Selected Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics
699 Thesis
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