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| PHYS 101 | General Physics I for Science and Engineering Students Vectors, Motion in one dimension, Motion in a plane, Particle dynamics I & II, Work and energy, Conservation of energy, Dynamics of systems of particles, Collisions, Rotational kinematics, Rotational dynamics, Harmonic motion. |
| PHYS 102 | General Physics II for Science and Engineering Students Electric charge and electric fields, Gauss's Law, Electric potential, Capacitance, Direct current circuits, Magnetic fields and forces, Sources of magnetic fields, Electromagnetic induction, Alternating current. |
| PHYS 203 | General Physics III Periodic motion, mechanical & electrical oscillations. Forced oscillations. Mechanical waves. Sound waves. Electromagnetic waves. The nature of propagation of light. Reflection of waves, polarization, interference and coherence. Diffraction. |
| PHYS 105 | General Physics Laboratory I Experiments in instrumentation, Measurements and Mechanics |
| PHYS 106 | Introduction to Astronomy Starting with our planet and then moving through the solar system, A study of the Sun as a model star follows Telescopes, The Solar System; The Variable Sun; The Earth and its atmosphere and life; Asteroids, Comets and the extinction of the Dinosaurs. |
| PHYS 107 | General Physics Laboratory II Experiments in the basics of electric circuits with emphasis on analysis and overall understanding of some basic aspects of electromagnetism. |
| PHYS 121 | General Physics I for Biological and Premedical Sciences Methods of Physics. Elementary math. Motion and particle dynamics. Mechanics of extended objects. Conservation of energy. Kinetic theory of gases. Liquids. Vibrations and waves. Ear and hearing. |
| PHYS 122 | General Physics II for Biological and Premedical Sciences Electric charge and electric field. Electric potential and capacitance. Electric energy. Direct. Current. Alternating current. Electric power. Magnetic field. Electromagnetic induction. Faraday’s Law. Electromagnetic spectrum. X-ray. Geometric optics. Optical instruments. Nuclear Physics and radioactivity. Medical applications of radiation. Biological effects of radiation. |
| PHYS 125 | General Physics Laboratory Experiments in instrumentation. Measurements. Mechanics and optics. |
| PHYS 127 | General Physics Laboratory Experiments in the basics of electric circuits with emphasis on analysis and overall understanding of some basic aspects of electromagnetism. |
| PHYS 209 | Modern Physics The theory of special relativity. Thermal radiation and Planck’s postulate, photons – particle like properties of radiation, de Broglie’s postulates – wavelike properties of particles, Bohr’s model of the atom, Schrödinger’s theory of quantum mechanics, solutions of time independent Schrödinger equation. |
| PHYS 212 | Modern Astronomy The Solar System. Electromagnetic Radiation. Telescopes and Detectors. The Sun. Cosmic rays. Stellar astronomy. Types of stars including white dwarfs. Red giants. Super-novas, Pulsars, Neutron stars and black holes; Galaxies, The universe and Cosmology. |
| PHYS 213 | Principles of Electronics Basic circuit components. Basic nodal and mesh analysis. Useful circuit analysis techniques. The pn junction. The diode as a circuit element. Clipping, Clamping, and rectifier diode circuits. Zener diodes. Zener regulators. Bipolar junction transistors. CE, CC, and CB amplifiers. |
| PHYS 217 | Mathematical Methods in Physics Complex numbers and elementary complex functions, analytical functions. Ordinary differential equations of first and second order. Series solutions. Legendre’s and Bessel’s equations. Vector analysis: differential vector calculus in Cartesian, speherical polar and cylindrical polar coordinates, integral theorems. Partial differential equations: solutions of Laplace’s, Helmholtz, Diffusion and Wave equations. |
| PHYS 251 | Introduction to Remote Sensing Electromagnetic Radiation Principles. Multispectral Remote Sensing Systems. Digital image processing. Thermal Infrared Remote Sensing. Active and Passive Microwave. Some applications of remote sensing. |
| PHYS 301 | Quantum Physics I Origins of quantum theory. Bohr atom. Wave-particle duality. Schroedinger equation in one dimension. Eigerfunctions & eigenvalues. Potential wells. The harmonic oscillator. WKB approximation. Theory of alpha decay. |
| PHYS 303 | Quantum Physics II Vector spaces, eigenstates & operators. Operator treatment of the harmonic oscillator. The hydrogen atom. Potential wells in three dimensions. Angular momentum. Matrix representations. Spin. |
| PHYS 306 | Modern Physics Laboratory E/m experiment. Franck-Hertz Experiment. Measurement of speed of light using optical fiber. Michelson experiment. Photoelectron effect and determination of Planck’s constant. Measurement of radiation using Geiger-Muller technique. |
| PHYS 310 | Classical Mechanics Three-dimensional motion, moving reference frames, central forces, dynamics of a system of particles, rigid body dynamics, Lagrange’s equations, Hamilton’s equations, theory of oscillations. |
| PHYS 312 | Electromagnetic Theory Electrostatics. Laplace’s equation. Electric fields in matter. Magnetostatics. Electromagnetic induction. Maxwell’s equations. Conservation laws of momentum & energy. Poynting’s theorem. Electromagnetic (EM) waves. Reflection & transmission of EM waves. Wave guides & transmission lines. |
| PHYS 314 | Thermal Physics Basic concepts and laws of thermodynamics. Thermal properties of matter. Kinetic theory of gases. Connection of probability and entropy. Distribution functions and ensembles in statistical mechanics. Elements of quantum statistics. Quantum gases. |
| PHYS 337 | Semiconductor Physics and Devices Crystal properties and growth of semiconductors. Energy bands and charge carriers. Excess carriers in semiconductors. Junctions. |
| PHYS 340 | Computational Physics I Applications of scientific computational techniques to solve different problems in physics. Topics include data fitting. Realistic projectile motion. Rocket motion. Oscillatory motion. Potentials and fields. Wave equation. analyzing electrical circuits. Time-independent Schroedinger’s equation. Computational laboratory work is required. |
| PHYS 351 | Applied Optics Electromagnetic foundations of optics. Energy and momentum of photons. Radiation. Interaction of light and matter. Reflection and refraction. Fermat’s principle. Fresnel’s equations. Theory of lenses. Stops. Mirrors. Prisms. Chromatic and spherical abberations superposition of waves of same and different frequencies. Standing waves. Beats. Group velocity. Pulses and wave packets. Optical bandwidth. Polarization. Interference and diffraction. Fourier optics. |
| PHYS 352 | Introduction to Lasers Propagation of rays and Gaussian beams in lens-like media. Optical resonators. Spontaneous and stimulated emission. Interaction of optical radiation and atomic systems. Conditions for laser oscillation. Homogeneous and inhomogeneous broadening. Gas lasers. Solid state lasers. Q-switching and mode locking of lasers. |
| PHYS 353 | Laser Physics Laboratory Experiments in instrumentation & measurements in lasers and optics. |
| PHYS 375 | Physics of Climate Climate system. Solar radiation and energy budget. Atmosphere and climate. Ocean and climate. Radiative transfer. Climate observations by remote sensing. Climate sensitivity and change. Climate models and predictions. |
| PHYS 401 | Quantum Mechanics Angular Momentum Theory. The Variational method. Hartree approximation. Time-independent & time-dependent perturbation theory. Fine structure & Zeeman effects. Identical particles. Interaction of an atom with the electromagnetic field. |
| PHYS 402 | Nuclear Physics Nuclear properties, Nuclear force, Nuclear models, Shell Model, Collective Model, Radioactive decay, Alpha decay, Theory of alpha-decay, Beta decay, Fermi theory of beta decay, Gamma decay, Internal conversion, Gamma-ray spectroscopy, Nuclear reactions. |
| PHYS 403 | Special Relativity Relativity in Classical Mechanics. Maxwell’s Theory. The Propagation of Light. Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity. Lorentz Transformations in Four Dimensions. Relative Motion. Relativistic Collisions. Relativistic Electrodynamics. Tensors and Isometries. |
| PHYS 404 | Solid State Physics Free electron gas model of metals, Shortcomings of the free electron model, Structure of materials: Crystal binding, Crystal structure, Reciprocal lattice, Lattice vibrations and phonons, thermal properties of solids, Nearly free electron model, Periodic potential and formation of energy bands in solids, Classification of solids, Semiconductors. |
| PHYS 406 | Advanced Physics Laboratory This is an extension of Phys. 306 Lab. Suggested experiments are at advanced level of Physics mostly related to the research areas available in the department which includes: Laser physics and spectroscopy. Solid state Physics. Nuclear Physics and Remote Sensing. |
| PHYS 407 | Mathematical Physics Special functions and application. Legendre function. Spherical harmonic. Bessel functions and spherical Bessel functions. Complex variables. Basic theory. Analytical functions. Riemann sheets. Candy theorem. Analytic continuation. Complex integrals. Green’s function. |
| PHYS 408 | Atomic Physics Atomic spectroscopy of One-electron atoms (revision). Multi-electron atoms. Atomic units. Hartre-Fock. Self consistent field. Slater determinant. Atomic shells. Relativistic effects. Spin-orbit interaction. Hund’s rule. Electromagnetic transitions. Selection rules and Optical pumping. |
| PHYS 409 | Statistical Physics Review of thermodynamics. Probability, Gaussian distribution. Random walks. Statistical expression for entropy. Microcanonical ensemble. Gibbs distribution. Boltzmann formula. Partition function. Fermi – Dirac & Bose – Einstien statistics. Grand canonical ensemble. Fermi gas. Bose condensation. |
| PHYS 424 | Particle Physics Elementary particles. Dirac equation and antiparticles. Forces of Nature. Symmetry and conservation laws. Particle dynamics. Bound states. Electromagnetic force and Quantum Electrodynamics. Quarks and hadrons. Strong force and Quantum Chromodynamics. Weak interaction. Gauge theories. |
| PHYS 425 | Modern Optics Application of Maxwell equations. Fresnel’s Formulae. Propagation of light in dispersive media. Kirchoff’s theory for diffraction on a lens and imaging. Lasers. Coherence and holography. Non-linear optics. Phase conjugation. Jones matrixes |
| PHYS 451 | Laser Applications Photometry and radiometry. Application of light and photography for optical signal recording and measurement. Optical methods for process control, machine vision and image processing. High-speed and biomedical imaging. Material processing. Optical remote sensing, optical disks and memories, laser safety. |
| PHYS 452 | Laser Applications Laboratory Different applications of laser including coupling of lasers with optical fibers. Study of transverse & longitudinal modes. Transmission & absorption properties of optical media. |
| PHYS 454 | Laser Devices The course complements the student basic knowledge of semiconductor lasers and provides a general knowledge of optical devices employing electro-optic, acousto-optic, and nonlinear effects |
| PHYS 455 | Laser Devices Laboratory Different device applications including second harmonic generation with nonlinear crystals. Electro-optic modulators. Optical amplifiers. Spatial light modulators and guided-wave optical devices. |
| PHYS 456 | Lasers in Medicine and Surgery Reflectance based Diagnostics and medical imaging. Fluorescence Techniques. Clinical Spectroscopic Diagnostics. Optical Mammography. Photodynamic Therapy. Dentistry. Cardiovascular Applications. Photo thermal and Photomechanical Effects. |
| PHYS 457 | Advanced Lasers and Optics Laboratory Construction and design of lasers. Gaussian beams. Detectors. Dispersion. Fourier optics spectroscopy. Design and set-up of a practical optical system. |
| PHYS 459 | Optical Communications The course covers the fundamentals of design and analysis of optical communication systems. Topics covered include direct detection. Heterodyne detection. Poisson counting processes, stationary and dynamical behavior of laser diodes and photodiodes. Optical fiber attenuation. Back-scattering in optical Fibersb bandwidth of optical fibers. Characteristics of single-mode fibers. Splicing and connecting loss. |
| PHYS 461 | Optical Image Processing and Analysis FT, Fresnel’s Transformation, convolution and correlation. The use of lens to perform imaging and frequency analysis, Holography, Making a Holographic MSF, Recording the hologram and Optical filter in Film and SLM. The use of correlator and coherent optics to perform image processing and Mathematical Operations. |
| PHYS 470 | Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Global positioning systems. User position. Satellite dynamics. Water vapour retrieval. Coordinate transformation. Inertial coordinate system. Satellites. Signal correlations. |
| PHYS 472 | Space Physics The Sun, solar plasma, solar wind, CME, interplanetary magnetic field, Geomagnetism. |
| PHYS 475 | Visible and IR Remote Sensing Optical waves in free space. Interaction of optical radiation with matter. Solid matter sensing in visible and near infrared. Solid matter sensing in thermal infrared. Interaction of optical waves in the atmosphere. Electro-optical systems. |
| PHYS 476 | Microwave Remote Sensing Microwave remote sensing. Passive systems. Radiometers. Resolution. Emission properties. Applications to land. Soil moisture monitoring. Dielectric constant. Penetration depth. Stratification of medium. Inversion modeling. |
| PHYS 477 | Microwave Radiometry Applications Remote sensing. Atmospheric constituents. Platforms and sensors. Passive microwave instruments. Image processing. Image interpretation. Blackbody radiation. Inversion techniques. Dielectric constant. Scattering and emission. Applications of remote sensing data. |
| PHYS 478 | Satellite Meteorology Satellites. Meteorology. Physical principles. Inversion techniques. Radiative transfer equations. Scattering. Absorption. Emission. Brightness temperature. Meteorological parameters. Sea surface temperature. Vertical profile of oxygen and temperature. Wind speed. Precipitation. Image enhancement techniques. Satellite dynamics. |
| PHYS 479 | Radar Signal Processing Radar system. Synthetic aperture Radars. Radar geometry. Surface roughness models. Scattering models. Multi-polarization concepts. Signal processing. Azimuth and range compression. Soil moisture retrieval models. Radar equation. Polarimetric concepts. Backscattring signatures. Polarimetric systems. |
| PHYS 483 | Medical Electronics Energy, work and power of the human body. Impulses I nerve and muscle cells. Blood pressure monitoring. Electrical safety. Defibrillators. Pacemakers. Patient monitoring and telemetry. Computers in medicine. Light in medicine. Lasers in medicine. Ultrasonic diagnostics and therapy. Biomagnetism. X-ray, NMR- Imaging. |
| PHYS 499 | Project Work |
