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PHY - Physique / Physics

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PHY1101	Fundamentals of Physics I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Kinematics, reference frames, and relative motion. Newton's laws of motion, forces and fields. Work and energy. Impulse and momentum. Systems of several particles and rigid bodies. Rotational dynamics. Oscillatory motion. A first course intended primarily for students in the physical sciences and engineering who have taken a previous course in physics. A familiarity with vector algebra and some understanding of calculus is assumed. An additional problem class of one hour per week is offered with the course. Prerequisite: OAC Physics. Corequisite: MAT1320.Credits obtained for PHY1101 cannot be added to those obtained for PHY1301. BACK TO TOP

PHY1102	Fundamentals of Physics II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Heat and thermodynamics. Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. Geometrical optics. Wave theory. Physical optics. Electrostatics. Direct current circuits. A second course intended primarily for students in the physical sciences and engineering who have taken a previous course in physics. A familiarity with vector algebra and some understanding of calculus is assumed. An additional problem class of one hour per week is offered with the course. Prerequisite: OAC Physics. This course is normally a sequel to PHY1101.Credits obtained for PHY1102 cannot be added to those obtained for PHY1301 or PHY1302. BACK TO TOP

PHY1104	Fundamentals of Physics for Engineers	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Review of kinematics, reference frames and relative motion. Newton's laws of motion, forces, and fields. Work, energy and power. Oscillatory motion. Electrostatics and Gauss' law. Magnetic fields and forces. Introduction to special relativity. This course is intended for students in electrical and computer engineering. An additional problem class of one hour per week is offered with the course. Prerequisite: OAC Physics, MAT1320. BACK TO TOP

PHY1201	Physics Laboratory	(0,0,3) 3 cr.
Course intended for students in Science and Engineering. Basic physics experiments in mechanics, heat, optics and electricity. Introduction to the principles of measurement, with emphasis on the correct use of a variety of instruments, the systematic recording of data, graphical analysis and the estimation of error in physical measurements. Prerequisite: OAC Physics BACK TO TOP

PHY1301	Principles of Physics I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Kinematics and particle dynamics. Energy and work. Momentum and impulse. Rotational motion. Electric field and potential. Capacitance. Electric current. DC electric circuits. A first course intended primarily for students in the life sciences who have taken a previous course in physics. An additional problem class of one hour per week is offered with the course. Prerequisite: OAC Physics. Corequisite: MAT1320.Cannot be combined for credit with PHY1101. BACK TO TOP

PHY1302	Principles of Physics II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Heat and thermodynamics. Fluid mechanics. Harmonic motion and waves. Optics. Introduction to modern physics: Atomic physics, Bohr model, photoelectric effect. A second course intended primarily for students in the life sciences who have taken a previous course in physics. Familiarity with algebra and trigonometry is assumed, and some concepts from vector algebra and calculus are used. An additional problem class of one hour per week is offered with the course. Prerequisite: OAC Physics. This course is normally a sequel to PHY1301.It cannot be combined for credit with PHY1101 or PHY1102. BACK TO TOP

PHY1304	Physics Laboratory for Engineers	(0,0,2) 1 cr.
Introduction to the principles of measurement, with emphasis on the correct use of a variety of instruments. Data collection and analysis. Calculation of errors. Course intended for students in the Faculty of Engineering. Eight 3-hour laboratory experiments spread over 13 weeks. Prerequisite: OAC Physics. BACK TO TOP

PHY1501	Principes fondamentaux de physique I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Syst�mes r�f�rentiels, cin�matique, lois de Newton. Travail et �nergie. Champ de force, gravitation universelle,impulsion et quantit� de mouvement, corps rigides. Dynamique de rotation et moment cin�tique. L'oscillateur m�canique. Premier cours destin� aux �tudiants qui s'orientent vers les sciences physiques ou ;e g�nie. Ob pr�suppose une connaissance des notions de calcul diff�rentiel et d'alg�bre des vecteurs. Une s�ance hebdomadaire suppl�mentaire d'une heure d'exercices accompagne ce cours. Pr�alable: CPO Physique. Concomitant : MAT1720.Les cours PHY1501 et PHY1701 sont mutuellement exclusifs. BACK TO TOP

PHY1502	Principes fondamentaux de physique II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Hydrostatique et hydrodynamique. Chaleur, thermodynamique. Optique g�om�trique et optique physique. �lectrostatique, circuits en courant continu. Un second cours destin� aux �tudiants qui s'orientent vers les sciences physiques ou le g�nie. On pr�suppose une connaissance des notions de calcul diff�rentiel et d'alg�bre des vecteurs. Une s�ance hebdomadaire suppl�mentaire d'une heure d'exercices accompagne ce cours. Pr�alable: CPO Physique. Ce cours est la suite normale de PHY1501.Le cours PHY1502 est mutuellement exclusif avec PHY1701 et PHY1702. BACK TO TOP

PHY1504	Principes fondamentaux de physique pour ing�nieurs	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Revue de la cin�matique, syst�mes r�f�rentiels et mouvement relatif. Lois du mouvement de Newton, forces et champs. Travail, �nergie et puissance. Mouvement oscillatoire. �lectrostatique et loi de Gauss. Champ et force magn�tiques. Introduction � la relativit� restreinte. Cours destin� aux �tudiants en g�nie informatique et �lectrique. Une s�ance hebdomadaire suppl�mentaire d'une heure d'exercices accompagne ce cours. Pr�alable: CPO Physique, MAT1720. BACK TO TOP

PHY1601	Laboratoire de physique	(0,0,3) 3 cr.
Cours destin� aux �tudiants de sciences et de g�nie. Exp�riences fondamentales de physique en m�canique, chaleur, optique, et �lectricit�. Introduction aux principes de mesure, mettant l'accent sur l'emploi correct d'une vari�t� d'instruments, l'enregistrement syst�matique de donn�es, l'analyse de graphiques et l'estimation de l'erreur sur les mesures physiques. Pr�alable: CPO Physique. BACK TO TOP

PHY1701	Principes de physique I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Cin�matique et dynamique des particules. �nergie et travail. Quantit� de mouvement et impulsion. Rotation des corps solides. Champ et potentiel �lectriques. Condensateurs. Courant �lectrique et circuits DC. Cours � l'intention des �tudiants qui se destinent � l'�tude des sciences de la vie et qui ont d�j� r�ussi un premier cours en physique. Une s�ance hebdomadaire suppl�mentaire d'une heure d'exercices accompagne ce cours. Pr�alable: CPO Physique. Concomitant : MAT1720.Les cours PHY1701 et PHY1501 sont mutuellement exclusifs. BACK TO TOP

PHY1702	Principes de physique II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
CHALEUR ET THERMODYNAMIQUE. M�CANIQUE DES FLUIDES. MOUVEMENT HARMONIQUE SIMPLE ET ONDES. OPTIQUE. INITIATION � LA PHYSIQUE MODERNE: PHYSIQUE ATOMIQUE, MOD�LE DE BOHR, EFFET PHOTO�LECTRIQUE. UN SECOND COURS � L'INTENTION DES �TUDIANTS QUI SE DESTINENT � L'�TUDE DES SCIENCES DE LA VIE ET QUI ONT D�J� R�USSI UN PREMIER COURS EN PHYSIQUE. ON PR�SUPPOSE QUE L'�TUDIANT POSS�DE DES CONNAISSANCES DE TRIGONOM�TRIE ET D'ALG�BRE. ON FAIT APPEL � DES �L�MENTS D'ALG�BRE VECTORIELLE ET DE CALCUL INFINIT�SIMAL. UNE HEURE DE S�ANCES DE PROBL�MES EST OFFERTE AVEC LE COURS. Pr�alable: CPO Physique. Ce cours est la suite normale de PHY1701.Le cours PHY1702 est mutuellement exclusif avec PHY1501 et PHY1502. BACK TO TOP

PHY1703	Physique et environnement	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Cours con�u pour le programme d'�tudes environnementales. Ce cours introduit les concepts physiques fondamentaux utiles pour l'�tude de l'impact de l'activit� humaine sur l'environnement: principes de conservation, notion d'�nergie, sources d'�nergie; limite physique du rendement des transformations �nerg�tiques; transport des contaminants; pollution sonore; �nergie nucl�aire, effets de la radioactivit� et du rayonnement. Ce cours ne peut �tre cr�dit� aux �tudiants inscrits � la Facult� des sciences ou � la Facult� de g�nie. BACK TO TOP

PHY1704	Laboratoire de physique pour ing�nieurs	(0,0,2) 1 cr.
Introduction aux principes de mesure, mettant l'accent sur l'utilisation correcte d'une vari�t� d'instruments; l'enregistrement syst�matique de donn�es, leur analyse et l'estimation de l'erreur sur les mesures physiques. Cours destin� aux �tudiants de la Facult� de G�nie. Huit laboratoires de 3 heures r�partis sur une p�riode de 13 semaines. Pr�alable: CPO Physique BACK TO TOP

PHY2004	Travaux pratiques en physique	(0,0,6) 6 cr.
COURS DE DEUXI�ME ANN�E POUR LES �TUDIANTS INSCRITS EN PHYSIQUE OU EN PHYSIQUE-MATH�MATIQUES ET APPROPRI� POUR LES �TUDIANTS INSCRITS EN MATH�MATIQUES-SCIENCE. TRAVAUX PRATIQUES SUR DES SUJETS DE PHYSIQUE CLASSIQUE ET MODERNE. Pr�alable: Soit PHY1501 et PHY1502,ou PHY1701 et PHY1702;PHY1601.Practical Physics A SECOND-YEAR COURSE FOR STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR PHYSICS OR PHYSICS-MATHEMATICS DEGREE. ALSO SUITABLE FOR A MATH-SCIENCE DEGREE. LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS IN BOTH CLASSICAL PHYSICS AND MODERN PHYSICS. Prerequisite: HY1101 and PHY1102,or PHY1301 and PHY1302;PHY1201.HY1101 and PHY1102,or PHY1301 and PHY1302;PHY1201. BACK TO TOP

PHY2100	Fundamentals of Applied Physics III	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Course intended primarily for students not registered for an Honours degree in Physics. Introduction to electromagnetism, electromagnetic theory, atomic structure, nuclear physics, solid state and relativity. Prerequisite: Three lecture credits in physics at the 1000 level. BACK TO TOP

PHY2106	Physics Laboratory	(0,0,3) 2 cr.
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM EXPERIMENTS FOR STUDENTS NOT REGISTERED FOR A DEGREE IN PHYSICS. Prerequisite: PHY1101 and PHY1102,or PHY1301 and PHY1302,or PHY1104;PHY1201 or PHY1304. BACK TO TOP

PHY2107	Physics Laboratory	(0,0,3) 2 cr.
Modern physics and optics experiments for students not registered for a degree in Physics. Prerequisite: PHY1101 and PHY1102,or PHY1301 and PHY1302,or PHY1104;PHY1201 or PHY1304. BACK TO TOP

PHY2108	Physics Laboratory	(0,0,3) 2 cr.
Laboratory course for students not registered for a degree in Physics. This course is a selection of half the experiments from each of PHY2106 and PHY2107.Prerequisite: PHY1101 and PHY1102,or PHY1301 and PHY1302,or PHY1104;PHY1201 or PHY1304.Cannot be combined for credit with PHY2106 or 2107. BACK TO TOP

PHY2206	Physics Laboratory	(0,0,3) 3 cr.
LABORATORY COURSE FOR STUDENTS NOT REGISTERED FOR A DEGREE IN PHYSICS. EXPERIMENTS IN ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM FROM PHY2106 AND IN MODERN PHYSICS AND OPTICS FROM PHY2107.Prerequisite: PHY1101 and PHY1102,or PHY1301 and PHY1302,or PHY1104;PHY1201 or PHY1304.Cannot be combined for credit with PHY2106,2107 or 2108. BACK TO TOP

PHY2310	Applied Optics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Survey of geometrical optics. Fibre optics, graded index lenses. Wave optics. Polarization, interference, thin film interferometry, Michelson and Fabry-P�rot interferometers. Theory of coherence. Scalar theory of diffraction and applications. Lasers: elementary theory and applications. Prerequisite: PHY1102 or PHY1104 or PHY1302. BACK TO TOP

PHY2323	Electricity and Magnetism	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Review of vector analysis: gradient, divergence and curl. Electrosta- tics: Coulomb's law, electric field, Gauss's law, energy and potential, conductors, semiconductors and dielectrics, capacitance, Poisson's and Laplace's equations. Steady electric currents. Magnetostatics: magnetic fields and forces, Ampere's and Biot-Savart laws, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic potentials. Prerequisite: Either PHY1101 and PHY1102,or PHY1301 and PHY1302,or PHY1104,and MAT2122 or MAT2322. BACK TO TOP

PHY2330	Mechanics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Kinematics and dynamics of a particle: Newton's laws, work and energy, angular momentum, conservative forces. Harmonic oscillator. The law of gravitation. Central forces and celestial mechanics. Inertial forces and non-inertial frames. Dynamics of a system of particles: centre of mass, collisions. Rigid body kinematics and dynamics: moment of inertia. Prerequisite: PHY1101 or PHY1301 or PHY1104;MAT1322. BACK TO TOP

PHY2337	Mechanics II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Forced oscillations and resonance. Coupled oscillations and normal modes of continuous systems, strings, rods and air columns. Electrical oscillations. Wave propagation: pulses, dispersion, phase and group velocities. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. Prerequisites: MAT1341,PHY2330. BACK TO TOP

PHY2361	Modern Physics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Special theory of relativity. Quantum description of waves and particles. Elements of atomic structure. Prerequisite: PHY1101 and PHY1102,or PHY1301 and PHY1302,or PHY1104;MAT1322 and MAT1341. BACK TO TOP

PHY2500	Principes fondamentaux de physique appliqu�e III	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Cours destin� principalement aux �tudiants qui ne sont pas inscrits dans un programme sp�cialis� de physique. Introduction � l'�lectromagn�tisme, induction et courants alternatifs. Sujets d'int�r�t en physique atomique, physique nucl�aire, �tat solide et relativit�. Pr�alable: Trois cr�dits de cours magistraux en physique au niveau 1000. BACK TO TOP

PHY2710	Optique Appliqu�e	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Br�ve revue de l'optique g�om�trique. Fibres optiques, lentilles � gradient d'indice. Optique des ondes. Polarisation; interf�rence, interf�rom�trie des couches minces; interf�rom�tres de Michelson et de Fabry-P�rot. Th�orie de la coh�rence. Th�orie scalaire de la diffraction et ses applications. Les lasers: th�orie �l�mentaire et applications. Pr�alable: PHY1502 ou PHY1504 ou PHY1702. BACK TO TOP

PHY2723	�lectricit� et magn�tisme	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Revue d'analyse vectorielle: gradient, divergence et rotationnel. �lectrostatique: loi de Coulomb, champ �lectrique, loi de Gauss, �nergie et potentiel, conducteurs, semiconducteurs et di�lectriques, capacit�, �quations de Poisson et de Laplace. Courant �lectrique stationnaire. Magn�tostatique: champs et forces magn�tiques, lois d'Amp�re et de Biot-Savart, mat�riaux magn�tiques. Champs d�pendant du temps: loi de Faraday, �quations de Maxwell, potentiels �lectromagn�tiques. Pr�alable: Soit PHY1701 et PHY1702,ou PHY1501 et PHY1502,ou PHY1504,plus MAT2522 ou MAT2722. BACK TO TOP

PHY2730	M�canique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Cin�matique et dynamique d'une particule. Lois de Newton, travail et �nergie, forces conservatrices. Oscillateur harmonique. Loi de la gravitation. Forces centrales et m�canique c�leste. Forces d'inertie et syst�mes non- galil�ens. Dynamique d'un syst�me de particules: centre de masse, collisions. Cin�matique et dynamique des corps rigides: moment d'inertie. Pr�alable: PHY1501 ou PHY1701 ou PHY1504;MAT1722. BACK TO TOP

PHY2737	M�canique II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Oscillations forc�es et r�sonance. Oscillations coupl�es et modes normaux de syst�mes continus, des cordes, des barres et des colonnes d'air. Oscillations �lectriques. Cas de deux et trois dimensions. Propagation d'ondes: impulsions, dispersion, vitesses de phase et de groupe. Formulations de Lagrange et de Hamilton. Pr�alables: MAT1741,PHY2730 BACK TO TOP

PHY2761	Physique moderne	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
La th�orie de la relativit� restreinte. La description quantique des ondes et des particules. El�ments de la structure atomique. Pr�alable: Soit PHY1501 et PHY1502,ou PHY1701 et PHY1702,ou PHY1504;MAT1722 et MAT1741. BACK TO TOP

PHY3320	Electromagnetic Theory	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Foundations of Maxwell's equations. Propagation in different isotropic media: non-absorbing and non-conducting, absorbing but non-conducting, metallic. Energy contained in an electromagnetic wave. Poynting vector. Skin effect. Theoretical electrodynamics: invariance properties of Maxwell's equations, moving charges, radiation. Prerequisite: PHY2323 BACK TO TOP

PHY3341	Theoretical Physics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Elements of the theory of finite and infinite dimensional vector spaces: Applications to a variety of physical problems of the concepts of linear mappings, eigenvalue problems, the delta function, orthogonal polynomials, Fourier series and Fourier transforms. Complex analysis: Laurent series and calculus of residues. Partial differential equations and boundary value problems illustrated with solutions of the wave and diffusion equations. Prerequisites: PHY2323,PHY2330,MAT2341 or MAT2141,MAT2324 or MAT2331 BACK TO TOP

PHY3350	Thermodynamics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Equilibrium and state variables. Laws of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic potentials and chemical potential. Phase equilibrium and Gibbs phase rule. Microstates and entropy. Ensemble theory: microcanonical, canonical and grand canonical ensembles. Prerequisite: PHY2361 BACK TO TOP

PHY3355	Statistical Thermodynamics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Application of Boltzmann statistics: ideal gas, paramagnetism, lattice vibrations. Quantum statistics: ideal gas of fermions, ideal gas of bosons, black-body radiation. Real gases. Phase transitions. Transport processes. Prerequisite: PHY3350 BACK TO TOP

PHY3370	Introductory Quantum Mechanics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Wave description of particles. Mathematical background and postulates. Operators. Eigenstates. Schroedinger equation. One-dimensional potential problems. Spin-1/2 systems. Harmonic oscillator. Stationary and time-dependent perturbation theory. Prerequisites: PHY2330,PHY2337,PHY2361,MAT2341 or MAT2141 BACK TO TOP

PHY3720	Th�orie �lectromagn�tique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Fondements des �quations de Maxwell. Propagation en milieux isotropes: sans absorption ni conduction, avec absorption mais sans conduction, m�tallique. �nergie contenue dans une onde �lectromagn�tique. Vecteur de Poynting. Effet de peau. �lectrodynamique th�orique: propri�t�s d'invariance des �quations de Maxwell, charges en mouvement, rayonnement. Pr�alable: PHY2723 BACK TO TOP

PHY3741	Physique th�orique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
�l�ments de la th�orie des espaces vectoriels de dimension finie et infinie: Applications � la physique des concepts de transformations lin�aires, de probl�mes aux valeurs propres, de fonction delta, de polyn�mes orthogonaux, des s�ries et transform�es de Fourier. Analyse complexe: S�ries de Laurent et calcul des r�sidus. �quations aux d�riv�es partielles et probl�mes aux conditions limites avec applications � l'�quation d'onde et de diffusion. Pr�alables: PHY2723,PHY2730,MAT2741 ou MAT2541,MAT2724 ou MAT2731 BACK TO TOP

PHY3750	Thermodynamique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Variables d'�tat et �quilibre. Lois de la thermodynamique. Potentiels thermodynamiques et potentiel chimique. �quilibre des phases et r�gle des phases de Gibbs. Micro�tats et entropie. Th�orie des ensembles: ensembles microcanonique, canonique et grand canonique. Pr�alable: PHY2761 BACK TO TOP

PHY3755	Thermodynamique statistique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Application de la statistique de Boltzmann: gaz id�al, paramagn�tisme, vibrations de r�seaux. Statistique quantique: gaz id�al de fermions, gaz id�al de bosons, rayonnement du corps noir. Gas r�els. Transitions de phase. Processus de transport. Pr�alable: PHY3750 BACK TO TOP

PHY3770	Introduction � la m�canique quantique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Description ondulatoire des particules. Outils math�matiques et postulats. Op�rateurs. �tats propres. �quation de Schroedinger. Particule dans un potentiel � une dimension. Syst�mes � spin 1/2. Oscillateur harmonique. Perturbations stationnaires et d�pendantes du temps. Pr�alables: PHY2730,PHY2737,PHY2761,MAT2741 ou MAT2541 BACK TO TOP

PHY3901	Laboratoire de physique et de physique appliqu�e I	(0,0,8) 4 cr.
Cours de laboratoire pour les �tudiants de physique, physique- math�matiques et g�ologie-physique. Techniques du vide. Mesures �lectriques. Propri�t�s des mat�riaux �lectroniques, et leurs variations avec la temp�rature. Exp�riences d'optique et de physique nucl�aire. Utilisation de micro- ordinateurs pour l'analyse des donn�es exp�rimentales. Pr�alable: PHY2004 ou l'�quivalent. Physics and Applied Physics Laboratory I Laboratory course for students in the physics, physics-mathematics and geology-physics options. High vacuum techniques. Electrical measurements. Properties of materials and their variations with temperature. Optics experiments. Nuclear physics experiments. Analysis of experimental data using microcomputers. Prerequisite: PHY2004 or equivalent. PHY2004 or equivalent. BACK TO TOP

PHY3903	Questions contemporaines en physique	2 cr.
Discussions d'un choix de sujets et de m�thodes en physique contemporaine avec pr�sentations orale et �crite par les �tudiants. Introduction � Maple ou Mathematica. Pr�alable: 12 cr�dits en physique au niveau 2000. Contemporary Issues in Physics Discussions on contemporary topics and methods in physics, including oral and written presentations. An introduction to Maple or Mathematica. Prerequisite: 2 credits in physics at the 2000-level. 2 credits in physics at the 2000-level. BACK TO TOP

PHY3905	Laboratoire de physique et de physique appliqu�e II	(0,0,8) 4 cr.
Cours de laboratoire pour les �tudiants de physique, physiquemath�matiques et g�ologie-physique. Avec des exp�riences de nature relativement plus complexes sur divers sujets de la physique classique et contemporaine, ce cours initie l'�tudiant � la recherche ind�pendante. L'utilisation de micro-ordinateurs pour l'analyse des donn�es exp�rimentales. Pr�alable: PHY2004 et 3901 ou l'�quivalent. Physics and Applied Physics Laboratory II Laboratory course for students in the physics, physics-mathematics and geology-physics options. Experiments of a more complex nature on various topics in classical and modern physics, introducing students to independent laboratory work. Analysis of experimental data using microcomputers. Prerequisite: PHY2004 and 3901 or equivalent. PHY2004 and 3901 or equivalent. BACK TO TOP

PHY3906	Rapport de stage coop I	3 cr.
Co-op Work Term Report I BACK TO TOP

PHY3907	Rapport de stage coop II	3 cr.
Co-op Work Term Report II BACK TO TOP

PHY4005	Projet de physique	(0,0,8) 8 cr.
L'�tudiant se joindra � un groupe de recherche ou � un professeur du D�partement pendant deux sessions cons�cutives et fera un rapport et un s�minaire sur quelques aspects de la recherche et de sa participation. Pr�alable: Douze cr�dits en physique au niveau 3000. Physics Project The student will join a research group or a professor in the Department for two consecutive academic sessions, and will write a report and present a seminar on some aspect of the research and his/her participation in it. Prerequisite: 12 credits in physics at the 3000 level. 12 credits in physics at the 3000 level. BACK TO TOP

PHY4327	Applications of Integrated Circuits in Physics	(1,0,3) 3 cr.
A course designed to introduce students having no formal background of electronics to the use of integrated circuits in designing laboratory apparatus. Both digital and analogue circuits will be covered. Topics are chosen from counters, gates, wave-shaping, microcomputers, D/A and A/D conversion, op amps, filters, lock-in amplifiers, and phase locked loops. Prerequisites: PHY3901,PHY3905 This course is offered in alternate years. BACK TO TOP

PHY4330	Advanced Dynamics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Advanced mechanics: Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations; canonical transformations: Hamilton-Jacobl theory. Relativity: Lorentz transformation; tensor analysis; relativistic classical mechanics. Prerequisites: PHY2330,PHY2361 BACK TO TOP

PHY4335	Physics of Continuous Media	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Conservation laws in continuous media and tensor notation. Elasticity theory: Hooke's law, stress-strain relations, sound waves in solids. Hydrodynamics: incompressible flows, Navier-Stokes equation, sound wave in fluids, shock waves. Elementary plasma physics: magnetohydrodynamics, plasma oscillations, Landau damping. Prerequisites: PHY2323,PHY2330,PHY3350 BACK TO TOP

PHY4340	Computational Physics I	(3,0,2) 4 cr.
Deterministic numerical methods in physics. Numerical solutions of Newton's, Maxwell's and Schrodinger's equations. Molecular dynamics. Non-Linear dynamics. Numerical solutions of partial differential equations in physics. Finite elements. Prerequisite: MAT2331 or both MAT2324 and MAT3380,plus PHY2330 and PHY2361 or CHM3171. BACK TO TOP

PHY4341	Computational Physics II	(3,0,2) 4 cr.
Interpolation, regression and modeling. Random number generation. Monte Carlo methods. Simulations in thermo-statistics. Fractals, percolation, cellular automata. Stochastic numerical methods. Prerequisite: MAT2331 or both MAT2324 and MAT3380,PHY2330,both PHY2361 and PHY3350 or CHM3371. BACK TO TOP

PHY4346	General Relativity	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
An introduction to the mathematical techniques and experimental tests of the general theory of relativity. Prerequisites: PHY3341,PHY2361 This course is offered in alternate years. BACK TO TOP

PHY4360	Nuclear Physics I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The passage of radiations through matter. Nuclear structure and systematics. Alpha decay. Beta decay. Two- nucleon interaction. Prerequisite: PHY3370 BACK TO TOP

PHY4361	Applied Nuclear Physics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Review of basic nuclear concepts. Semi- empirical mass formula. Nuclear fission. Controlled chain reactions. Types of nuclear reactors. Breeder systems. The advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power. Nuclear fusion. Possible fusion reactions. Lawson criterion. Analysis of possible fusion power systems. Problems associated with practical fusion systems. Radioactive dating techniques. Selected other topics. Prerequisite: PHY2361 This course is offered in alternate years. BACK TO TOP

PHY4362	Subatomic Physics I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The passage of radiations through matter. Nuclear structure and systematics. Alpha decay. Beta decay. Two- nucleon interaction. Introduction to elementary particles. Prerequisite: PHY2361 BACK TO TOP

PHY4368	Subatomic Physics II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Properties of leptons, quarks and hadrons. The fundamental interactions, conservation laws, invariance principles and quantum numbers. Resonances in hadron-hadron interactions. Three body phase space. Dalitz plots. Quark model of hadrons, mass formulae. Weak interactions, parity violation, decay of neutral kaons, CP violation, Cabibbo theory. Prerequisite: PHY4362 BACK TO TOP

PHY4370	Quantum Mechanics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Angular momentum. Hydrogen atom. Electron spin. Coupling of angular momentum. Systems of identical particles: bosons and fermions. Prerequisite: PHY3370 BACK TO TOP

PHY4382	Introduction to Solid State Physics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Crystal structure and its experimental determination. Cohesion in different solids. Crystal vibrations and thermal properties of solids. The Drude and Sommerfeld theories of metals. Energy bands. Semi- conductor crystals. Optical processes and excitons. Magnetic properties of solids. Dielectrics and ferroelectrics. Defects and dislocations. Noncrystalline solids. Prerequisite: PHY2361 Corequisite: PHY3350. BACK TO TOP

PHY4385	Solid State Physics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Cohesion in solids. Phonons. Methods of energy band calculation. Electron- electron interaction. Electron-phonon coupling. Electron states in defects. Optical properties of solids. Magnetism. Basic theory of superconductivity. Prerequisite: PHY4382 BACK TO TOP

PHY4387	Physics of Materials	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Microscopic characteristics related to the physical properties of materials. Materials families: metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers and plastics, composites, layered materials, ionic solids, molecular solids etc. Specific materials groups. Equilibrium phase diagrams and their relation to microstructure and kinetics. Experimental methods of characterization. Interactions and reactions. Prerequisite: PHY4382 BACK TO TOP

PHY4390	Selected Topics in Physics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Selected topics in advanced Physics. BACK TO TOP

PHY4395	Astrophysics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Physical properties of stars. Stellar spectra and H-R diagram. Continuous radiation from stars. Line identification. Stellar interiors. Stellar evolution. White dwarfs. Galaxies. Redshifts. Radio sources. Quasi-stellar objects. Structure of the universe. Prerequisite: PHY2361 BACK TO TOP

PHY4730	Cours avanc� de dynamique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
M�canique avanc�e: formulations de Lagrange et de Hamilton; transformations canoniques; th�orie de Hamilton-Jacobi. Relativit�: transformations de Lorentz; analyse tensorielle; m�canique classique relativiste. Pr�alables: PHY2730,PHY2761 BACK TO TOP

PHY4740	Physique num�rique I	(3,0,2) 4 cr.
M�thodes num�riques d�terministes en physique. Solutions num�riques des �quations de Newton, de Maxwell et de Schrodinger. Dynamique mol�culaire. Dynamique non lin�aire. Solutions num�riques des �quations aux d�riv�es partielles en physique. �l�ments finis. Pr�alable: Soit MAT2731 soit MAT2724 et MAT3780,plus PHY2730,PHY2761 ou CHM3571. BACK TO TOP

PHY4741	Physique num�rique II	(3,0,2) 4 cr.
Interpolation, r�gression et mod�lisation de donn�es. Nombres al�atoires. Techniques de Monte-Carlo. Simulations thermostatistiques. Percolation, fractales et automates cellulaires. M�thodes num�riques stochastiques. Pr�alable: soit MAT2731 soit MAT2724 et MAT3780,plus PHY2730;soit PHY2761 et PHY3750,ou CHM3771. BACK TO TOP

PHY4762	Physique subatomique I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Passage de radiations � travers la mati�re. Structure nucl�aire et syst�matique. D�sint�grations alpha et beta. Interaction entre deux nucl�ons. Introduction aux particules �l�mentaires. Pr�alable: PHY2761 BACK TO TOP

PHY4770	M�canique quantique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Moments cin�tiques. Atome d'hydrog�ne. Spin de l'�lectron. Composition des moments cin�tiques. Syst�mes de particules identiques: bosons et fermions. Pr�alable: PHY3770 BACK TO TOP

PHY4782	Introduction � la physique de l'�tat solide	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Structures des cristaux et leurs d�terminations exp�rimentales. Coh�sion des solides. Vibrations des cristaux et propri�t�s thermiques des solides. Th�ories de Drude et Sommerfeld des m�taux. Bandes d'�nergies. Cristaux des semiconducteurs. Processus optiques et excitons. Propri�t�s magn�tiques des solides. Di�lectriques et ferro�lectriques. D�fauts et dislocations. Solides non cristallins. Pr�alable: PHY2761 Concomitant : PHY3750. BACK TO TOP

PHY4785	Physique de l'�tat solide	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Coh�sion dans les solides. Phonons. M�thodes de calculs des bandes d'�nergie. Interaction �lectron-�lectron. Couplage �lectron- phonon. �tats �lectroniques dans les d�fauts. Propri�t�s optiques des solides. Magn�tisme. Th�orie de base de la supraconductivit�. Pr�alable: PHY4782 BACK TO TOP

PHY4901	Rapport de stage coop III	3 cr.
Co-op Work Term Report III BACK TO TOP

PHY4902	Rapport de stage coop IV	3 cr.
Co-op Work Term Report IV BACK TO TOP

PHY4904	Laboratoire de physique	(0,0,8) 4 cr.
L'�tudiant fera des exp�riences de nature relativement complexe avec un minimum de direction. Utilisation de micro-ordinateurs pour l'analyse des donn�es exp�rimentales. Pr�alable: PHY3901 ou l'�quivalent. Physics Laboratory Experiments of a reasonably complex nature will be carried out by the student with a minimum of detailed supervision. Analysis of experimental data using microcomputers. Prerequisite: PHY3901 or equivalent. PHY3901 or equivalent. BACK TO TOP

PHY4905	Projet de physique	(0,0,8) 4 cr.
L'�tudiant se joindra � un groupe ou des groupes de recherche dans le D�partement et fera un rapport et un s�minaire sur quelques aspects de la recherche et de sa participation. Pr�alable: Douze cr�dits en physique au niveau 3000. Physics Project The student will join one or more of the ongoing research programs within the Department and write a report and present a seminar on some aspect of the research and his/her participation. Prerequisite: 12 credits in physics at the 3000 level. 12 credits in physics at the 3000 level. BACK TO TOP