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Classical Field Theory and Electrodynamics I and II (Physics 505-506 Course sequence)

This is a two-semester graduate-level course sequence on classical field theory electro dynamics. Lecture notes, homework problems and supporting information can be found via the link below.

This course sequence is a modernized version of Jackson’s E&M course. The first semester (Physics 505) focuses on basic physics principles and classical field theory, as well as special relativity. The second semester (Physics 506) utilizes the physics law discussed in Physics 505 to solve various problems in E&M systems.

The course sequence aims at offering a new path way to teach this old topic. In addition to E&M systems, the course sequence (specially 505) also addresses general physics principles and theoretical treatment for continuous systems and waves.

Condensed matter physics I and II (Physics 520-540-620 Course sequence)

This is a two-semester graduate-level course sequence on condensed matter physics. Lecture notes and supporting information can be found via the link below.

The first part (Physics 520) offers an introduction to condensed matter physics. The subjects include transport, lattice structures, elastic properties, band structure theory, superconductivity, magnetism, disorder effects, etc. The second part (Physics 540) focuses on interacting many-body physics. The subjects include Green’s functions and Feynman diagrams, weakly-correlated electronic systems and the Fermi liquid theory of Landau, (quantum and classical) phase transitions and spontaneous symmetry breaking, topological state of matter, strongly-correlated electronic systems and non-Fermi liquids, etc.

Solid State Physics (Physics 463)

This undergraduate-level solid-state-physics course provides an introduction to solid state physics, including the lattice structure, elastic properties, band structure theory, superconductivity, magnetism, disorder effects, etc.

Quantum Mechanics II (Physics 460)

This is the second semester of the undergraduate quantum mechanics course. The course will cover three main topics (1) How to solve quantum systems that cannot be exactly solved (utilizing approximate methods)? (2) What will happen if we apply E&M fields to a quantum system (DC and AC)? (3) What will happen if a quantum system contains multiple particles?

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