Physics
Student must complete 36 credit hours
Speciality Requirements Student must complete 24 credit hours
Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequests |
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422511 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
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Topics covered in this course include Hamilton's Principle-Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamic small Oscillations, Central force motion and Rigid bodies Canonical Perturbation Theory. | |||
422521 | Electrodynamics I | 3 |
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This course looks at electrostatics, magnetostatics and Maxwell equations. | |||
422531 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
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This course looks at the basic principles of quantum mechanics, harmonic oscillators, hydrogen atom angular momentum and spin. | |||
422541 | Nuclear & Elementary Particle Physics I | 3 |
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This course looks at nuclear models, nuclear reactions, natural radioactive decays, scattering theory and elementary particles. | |||
422551 | Solid State Physics I | 3 |
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Topics covered in this course include crystalography, Fermi surfaces, motion of electrons, properties of the solid materials and superconductivity. | |||
422561 | Mathematical Physics I | 3 |
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Topics in this course include vectors and operators, analytical functions, differential equations, special functions, functions of a complex variable and integral transforms. | |||
422591 | Seminar | 0 |
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This course examines study methods of research in experimental and theoretical physics which students present a seminar. | |||
422599 | Thesis | 6 |
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In this course the graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defence related to his/her thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students). |
Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 12 credit hours
Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | Prerequests |
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422522 | Electrodynamics II | 3 |
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Topics in this course cover radiating systems, scattering and diffraction, special theory of relativity and radiation by moving charges. | |||
422532 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
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Scattering theory, perturbation theory, spin of the atom, molecules and atomic nuclei, identical particles . | |||
422540 | Atomic & Molecular Physics | 3 |
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This course looks at a spectrum of hydrogen and atoms, the atomic spectra of atoms of many electrons and fine structure to the non relativistic energy levels. | |||
422552 | Solid State Physics II | 3 |
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This course looks at superconductivity, material science, Fermi surfaces and metals and interface physics. | |||
422559 | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 3 |
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Covered topics in this course: Introduction to nanoscience and nanotechnology, Low-Dimensional Nanostructures, Fabrication Methods of Nanostructures and Characterization Tools, Optical and Transport Properties of Nanomaterials, Quantum Dots: Electronic Properties of Semiconductor QDs . 2D- Materials; Silicene and Graphene / Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) Fundamentals and Topological insulators Materials. | |||
422562 | Mathematical Physics II | 3 |
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Topics covered in this course cover complex variables, integral equations, conformal mapping, Fourier transforms, line integrals Laplace transforms and the development of the Fourier integral group theory. | |||
422571 | Statistical Physics | 3 |
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Thermodynamic functions, Boltzmann statistics Fermi-Dirae and Bose-Einstein statistics, ideal and real gases, quantum statistics, magnetic and solid statistics. | |||
422581 | Special Topics I | 3 |
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advanced course designed to explore selected and contemporary subjects in physics that are not typically covered in standard courses. The content varies from semester to semester depending on the interests of students and faculty, and may include topics such as advanced materials physics, nanophysics, medical physics, modern physics, or applications of physics in technology and energy. The course emphasizes the development of scientific research skills, critical analysis, and familiarity with current literature. Students are encouraged to present seminars and research projects on the chosen topics. | |||
422595 | Methods in Experimental Physics | 3 |
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In this course, students will study some techniques of measuring in nuclear, solid state and condensed matter. |