• PHYS 5720: Adv Solid State

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A course in modern topics and theoretical technique relevant to condensed matter. Prerequisite: PHYS 4710 or equivalent, PHYS 5510.
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• PHYS 5730: Condensed Matter Magnetism

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Designed to give graduate students instruction in the fundamental principles of magnetism, the important properties of magnetic materials and their applications. Required for the physics track of the PhD program. Prerequisites: PHYS 4310, 4410, 4510 or equivalent.
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• PHYS 5740: Trans Prop Solids

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Instruction in the basic quantum theories of electron and phonon transport, interactions among the carriers and with impurities, and important transport phenomena in various systems. Required for the physics track students in the PhD program. Prerequisites: PHYS 4310, 4410, 4510 or equivalent.
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• PHYS 5750: Optical Properties of Solids

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Covers advanced topics of optical properties of solids, including free carrier contribution to their optical properties, interband transitions, absorption of light in solids, luminescence and photoconductivity, electron spectroscopy and surface science, light emitting diodes, etc. Prerequisites: PHYS 4310, 4410, 4510, or equivalent.
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• PHYS 5770: Nanoth:Nanophys&Nanosys

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to nanoscale fabrication techniques including lithography, pattern transfer, thin film deposition etc. Electronic transport in mesoscopic systems. Electrical properties of nanoscale devices including self-assembled monolayers, carbon nanotubes, and semiconductor nanowires. Noise properties of nanostructures. Prerequisites: PHYS 4310 or equivalent.
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• PHYS 5810: Nucl & Elem Partic

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An advanced course in nuclear and elementary particle interactions, with emphasis on current development. Prerequisite: PHYS 5350.
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• PHYS 5820: Plasma Physics

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to plasma physics is exhibited through the analysis of numerous ionized environments (fusionsystems, stellar surfaces, and the ionosphere). Fluid approximations (MHD), as well as a kinetic theory formulation (including the Vlasov equation) of plasma physics will be employed. Damping, instabilities, and nonlinear plasmas will be explored. Prerequisites: PHYS 4210 and 4420.
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• PHYS 5830: Phys Solar Cells

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Covers problems of energy economy, photon physics, physics of semiconductors, conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy, basic structure of solar cells, quantum-dot-semiconductor solar cells, limitations of energy conversions in solar cells, and strategies for higher efficiency. Prerequisites: PHYS 5720.
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• PHYS 5840: Exp. Methods & Low Temp

  4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Introduction to experimental methods in condensed matter physics and phenomena at low temperatures. The fields of solid properties at low temperatures, the generation and measurement of low temperatures, the generation of high magnetic fields in laboratory magnets, and basic vacuum technology are covered. Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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• PHYS 5860: Independent Study

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Designed to provide opportunities for self-study and special projects under supervision of individual professors.
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