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PHY1121 Fundamentals of Physics I (3,0,1.5) 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. 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. Includes a 3 hour lab in alternate weeks. Cannot be combined for credit with PHY 1124, PHY 1321 or PHY 1331. (Formerly PHY1101 and half of PHY1201).
Prerequisite: OAC or 4U Physics. Corequisite: MAT1320.
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PHY1122 Fundamentals of Physics II (3,0,1.5) 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. 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. Includes a 3 hour lab in alternate weeks. This course is normally a sequel to PHY 1121. Cannot be combined for credit with PHY 1124, PHY 1321, PHY 1322 ou PHY 1331. (Formerly PHY1102 and half of PHY1201).
Prerequisite: OAC or 4U Physics. Corequisite: MAT1320.
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PHY1124 Fundamentals of Physics for Engineers (3,0,1.5) 3 cr.
Review of kinematics, reference frames and relative motion. Newton's laws of motion, forces, and fields. Work, energy and power. Oscillator 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. Includes a 3 hour lab in alternate weeks. Cannot be combined for credit with PHY 1121, PHY 1122, PHY 1321, PHY 1322 or PHY 1331. (Formerly PHY1104 and PHY1304).
Prerequisites: OAC or 4U Physics, MAT1320.
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PHY1311 Principles of Physics I (4.5,0,0) 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 not taken OAC or 12U Physics. A pre-lecture workshop of 1.5 hours per week will expose students to concepts from 12U Physics. An additional problem class of one hour per week is offered with the course.
Corequisite: MAT1320. Cannot be combined for credit with PHY1101, PHY1102, PHY1104, or 1301.
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PHY1321 Principles of Physics I (3,0,1.5) 3 cr.
Kinematics and particle dynamics. Energy and work. Momentum and impulse. Rotational motion. Heat and thermodynamics. Fluid mechanics. A first course intended primarily for students in the life sciences. An additional problem class of one hour per week is offered with the course. Includes a 3 hour lab in alternate weeks. Cannot be combined for credit with PHY 1121, PHY 1122, PHY 1124 or PHY 1331. (Formerly PHY1301 and half of PHY1201).
Prerequisite: OAC or 4U Physics. Corequisite: MAT 1320 or MAT 1330.
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PHY1322 Principles of Physics II (3,0,1.5) 3 cr.
Electric field and potential. Capacitance. Electric current. DC electric circuits. 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. 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. Includes a 3 hour lab in alternate weeks. This course is normally a sequel to PHY 1321/1331. It cannot be combined for credit with PHY 1122 or PHY 1124. Includes a 3 hour lab in alternate weeks. (Formerly PHY1302 and half of PHY1201).
Prerequisite: OAC or 4U Physics or PHY1321 or PHY 1331. Corequisite: MAT1320 or 1330.
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PHY1331 Principles of Physics I (3,0,1.5) 3 cr.
Kinematics and particle dynamics. Energy and work. Momentum and impulse. Rotational motion. Heat and thermodynamics. Fluid mechanics. A first course intended primarily for students in the life sciences who have not taken OAC or 4U Physics. A pre-lecture workshop of 1.5 hours per week will expose students to concepts from 4U Physics. An additional problem class of one hour per week is offered with the course. Includes a 3 hour lab in alternate weeks. Cannot be combined for credit with PHY 1121, PHY 1122, PHY 1124, or PHY 1321. (formerly PHY1311 and half of PHY1201)
Corequisite: MAT 1320 or MAT 1330.
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PHY1521 Principes fondamentaux de physique I (3,0,1.5) 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 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. Comprend un laboratoire de 3 heures alternant chaque semaine. PHY 1521 ne peut pas �tre combin� avec PHY 1524, PHY 1721 ou PHY 1731. (Ant�rieurement PHY1501 et la moiti� de PHY1601).
Pr�alable : CPO ou 4U Physique. Concomitant : MAT1720.
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PHY1522 Principes fondamentaux de physique II (3,0,1.5) 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. Comprend un laboratoire de 3 heures alternant chaque semaine. Ce cours est la suite normale de PHY 1521. PHY 1522 ne peut pas �tre combin� avec PHY 1524, PHY 1721, PHY 1722 ou PHY 1731. (Ant�rieurement PHY1502 et la moiti� de PHY1601).
Pr�alable : CPO ou 4U Physique. Concomitant: MAT1720.
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PHY1524 Principes fondamentaux de physique pour ing�nieurs (3,0,1.5) 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. Comprend un laboratoire de 3 heures alternant chaque semaine. PHY 1524 ne peut pas �tre combin� avec PHY 1521, PHY 1522, PHY 1721, PHY 1722 ou PHY 1731. (Ant�rieurement PHY1504 et 1704).
Pr�alables : CPO ou 4U Physique, MAT1720.
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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.
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PHY1711 Principes de physique I (4.5,0,0) 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 n'ont pas pris les cours CPO ou 12U Physique. Une p�riode additionnelle hebdomadaire de 1.5 heures exposera les �tudiants aux concepts de physique 12U. Une s�ance hebdomadaire suppl�mentaire d'une heure d'exercices accompagne aussi ce cours.
Concomitant: MAT1720. PHY1711 ne peut pas �tre combin� avec PHY1501, PHY1502, PHY1504 ou PHY1701.
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PHY1721 Principes de physique I (3,0,1.5) 3 cr.
Cin�matique et dynamique des particules. �nergie et travail. Quantit� de mouvement et impulsion. Rotation des corps solides. Chaleur et thermodynamique. M�canique des fluides. Cours � l'intention des �tudiants qui se destinent � l'�tude des sciences de la vie. Une s�ance hebdomadaire suppl�mentaire d'une heure d'exercices accompagne ce cours. Comprend un laboratoire de 3 heures alternant chaque semaine. PHY 1721 ne peut pas �tre combin� avec PHY 1521., PHY 1522, PHY 1524 ou PHY 1731. (Ant�rieurement PHY1701 et la moiti� de PHY 1601)
Pr�alable: CPO ou 4U Physique. Concomitant : MAT1720 ou MAT 1730.
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PHY1722 Principes de physique II (3,0,1.5) 3 cr.
Champ et potentiel �lectriques. Condensateurs. Courant �lectrique et circuits DC. 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. 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. Comprend un laboratoire de 3 heures alternant chaque semaine. Ce cours est la suite normale de PHY1721/1731. PHY1722, PHY1522 et PHY 1524 sont mutuellement exclusifs. (Ant�rieurement PHY1702 et la moiti� de PHY1601).
Pr�alable: CPO ou 4U Physique ou PHY1721 ou PHY 1731. Concomitant: MAT1720 ou 1730.
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PHY1731 Principes de physique I (3,0,1.5) 3 cr.
Cin�matique et dynamique des particules. �nergie et travail. Quantit� de mouvement et impulsion. Rotation des corps solides. Chaleur et thermodynamique. M�canique des fluides. Cours � l'intention des �tudiants qui se destinent � l'�tude des sciences de la vie et qui n ont pas pris les cours CPO ou 4U Physique. Une p�riode additionnelle hebdomadaire de 1.5 heures exposera les �tudiants aux concepts de physique 4U. Une s�ance hebdomadaire suppl�mentaire d'une heure d'exercices accompagne aussi ce cours. Comprend un laboratoire de 3 heures alternant chaque semaine. PHY1731 ne peut pas �tre combin� avec PHY1521, PHY 1522, PHY 1524 ou PHY 1721. (Ant�rieurement PHY1711 et la moiti� de PHY1601).
Concomitant : MAT1720 ou 1730.
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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. Cannot be taken for credit by students who have already passed PHY 2323.
Prerequisite: Three lecture credits in physics at the 1000 level.
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PHY2311 Waves and Optics (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Plane and spherical wave propagation, phase and group velocity, wave equation in one, two and three dimensions. Fermat's principle, matrix optics, aberrations. Polarization. Interference and diffraction. Lasers, detectors, introduction to fiber optics. (Derived from PHY2310 and PHY2337)
Prerequisite: PHY1122 or PHY1124 or PHY1322; MAT1322 or 1332.
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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.
Prerequisites: (PHY1121 and PHY1122) or ((PHY1321 or PHY1331) and PHY1322) or PHY1124, (MAT2121 or MAT2322).
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PHY2333 Mechanics (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Newtonian mechanics. Central forces and celestial mechanics. Inertial forces and non-inertial frames. Rotational dynamics of a rigid body. Forced oscillations and resonance. Coupled oscillations and normal modes. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. (Derived from PHY2330 and PHY2337)
Prerequisite: (PHY1121 or PHY1321 or PHY1331 or PHY1124), MAT1322 or 1332, MAT1341.
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PHY2361 Modern Physics (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Special theory of relativity. Quantum description of waves and particles. Elements of atomic structure.
Prerequisites: (PHY1121 and PHY1122) or ((PHY1321 or PHY1331) and PHY1322) or PHY1124, (MAT1322 or MAT1332) and MAT1341.
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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�. PHY 2500 ne peut pas �tre suivi par les �tudiants qui ont d�j� r�ussi le cours PHY 2723.
Pr�alable : Trois cr�dits de cours magistraux en physique au niveau 1000.
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PHY2711 Ondes et optique (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Propagation d'ondes planes et sph�riques, vitesse de phase et de groupe. Equation d'onde en une, deux et trois dimensions. Principe de Fermat, optique matricielle et aberrations. Polarisation. Interf�rence et diffraction. Lasers, introduction � l'optique des fibres. (D�riv� de PHY2710 et PHY2737)
Pr�alables : (PHY1522 ou PHY1524 ou PHY1722), MAT1722 ou 1732.
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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�alables : ((PHY1721 ou PHY1731) et PHY1722) ou (PHY1521 et PHY1522) ou PHY1524, (MAT2521 ou MAT2722).
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PHY2733 M�canique (3,0,0) 3 cr.
M�canique de Newton. Forces centrales et m�canique c�leste. Syst�mes non-inertiels et forces inertielles. Dynamique de la rotation des corps rigides. Oscillations forc�es et r�sonance. Oscillations coupl�es et modes normaux. Formulation de Lagrange et de Hamilton. (D�riv� de PHY2730 et PHY2737)
Pr�alables : (PHY1521 ou PHY1721 ou PHY1731 ou PHY1524), MAT1722 ou 1732, MAT1741.
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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�alables : (PHY1521 et PHY1522) ou ((PHY1721 ou PHY1731) et PHY1722) ou PHY1524, (MAT1722 ou MAT1732) et MAT1741.
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PHY2904 Travaux pratiques en physique / Practical Physics (0,0,4) 3 cr.
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. (Formerly PHY2004)
Prerequisites: (PHY1121, PHY1122) or ((PHY1321 or 1331), PHY1322). Cannot be combined for credit with PHY2906.
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PHY2906 Laboratoire de physique / Physics Laboratory (0,0,3) 3 cr.
Experiments in electricity, magnetism, modern physics and optics for students not registered for a degree in Physics. (Formerly PHY2206)
Prerequisites: (PHY1121, PHY1122) or ((PHY1321 or 1331), PHY1322) or PHY1124. PHY2906 cannot be combined for credit with PHY2904.
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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.
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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, PHY2333, (MAT2141 or MAT2341), (MAT2324 or MAT2384).
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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.
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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.
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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: PHY2333, PHY2311, PHY2361, (MAT2341 or MAT2141).
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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.
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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, PHY2733, (MAT2541 ou MAT2741), (MAT2724 ou MAT2784).
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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.
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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.
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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 : PHY2733, PHY2711, PHY2761, (MAT2741 ou MAT2541).
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PHY3902 Laboratoire de physique et de physique appliqu�e I / Physics and Applied Physics Laboratory I (0,0,6) 3 cr.
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. (Formerly PHY3901)
Prerequisite: PHY2904 or equivalent.
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PHY3903 Questions contemporaines en physique / Contemporary Issues in Physics 2 cr.
Discussions on contemporary topics and methods in physics, including oral and written presentations. An introduction to Maple or Mathematica.
Prerequisite: 12 credits in physics at the 2000-level.
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PHY3904 Laboratoire de physique et de physique appliqu�e II / Physicsand Applied Physics Laboratory II (0,0,6) 3 cr.
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. (Formerly PHY3905)
Prerequisites: PHY2904 or equivalent.
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PHY3906 Rapport de stage coop I / Co-op Work Term Report I 3 cr.
 
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PHY3907 Rapport de stage coop II / Co-op Work Term Report II 3 cr.
 
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PHY4006 Projet de recherche en physique / Physics Research Project (0,0,6) 6 cr.
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. (Formerly PHY4005)
Prerequisite: 12credits in physics at the 3000 level. Cannot be combined for credit with PHY 4906.
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PHY4140 Computational Physics I (3,0,2) 3 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. (Formerly PHY4340)
Prerequisites: MAT2384 or (MAT2324 and MAT3380), PHY2333, (PHY2361 or CHM3373).
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PHY4141 Computational Physics II (3,0,2) 3 cr.
Interpolation, regression and modeling. Random number generation. Monte Carlo methods. Simulations in thermo-statistics. Fractals, percolation, cellular automata. Stochastic numerical methods. (Formerly PHY4341)
Prerequisite: MAT2384 or (MAT2324 and MAT3380), PHY2333, (PHY2361 and PHY3350) or CHM3373.
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PHY4310 Advanced Optics and Introduction to Photonics 3 cr.
Advanced theory of coherence. Theory of diffraction. Radiation-matter interaction. Physics and applications of lasers and optical components: electro-optic and acousto-optic devices, optical fibers, detectors. Nonlinear optics. Introduction to quantum optics.
Prerequisites: PHY2311, 2323.
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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. This cours is offered in alternate years.
Prerequisites: PHY3902, PHY3904.
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PHY4330 Advanced Dynamics (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Advanced mechanics: Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations; canonical transformations: Hamilton-Jacobi theory. Relativity: Lorentz transformation; tensor analysis; relativistic classical mechanics.
Prerequisites: PHY2333, PHY2361.
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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, PHY2333, PHY3350.
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PHY4346 General Relativity (3,0,0) 3 cr.
An introduction to the mathematical techniques and experimental tests of the general theory of relativity. This course is offered in alternate years.
Prerequisites: PHY3341, PHY2361.
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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. This course is offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: PHY2361.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PHY4390 Selected Topics in Physics (3,0,0) 3 cr.
Selected topics in advanced Physics.
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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.
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PHY4540 Physique num�rique I (3,0,2) 3 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. (Ant�rieurement PHY4740)
Pr�alables : MAT2784 ou (MAT2724 et MAT3780), PHY2733, (PHY2761 ou CHM3773).
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PHY4541 Physique num�rique II (3,0,2) 3 cr.
Interpolation, r�gression et mod�lisation de donn�es. Nombres al�atoires. Techniques de Monte-Carlo. Simulations thermo- statistiques. Percolation, fractales et automates cellulaires. M�thodes num�riques stochastiques. (Ant�rieurement PHY4741)
Pr�alables : MAT2784 ou (MAT2724 et MAT3780), PHY2733, (PHY2761 et PHY3750) ou CHM3773.
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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 : PHY2733, PHY2761.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PHY4901 Rapport de stage coop III / Co-op Work Term Report III 3 cr.
 
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PHY4902 Rapport de stage coop IV / Co-op Work Term Report IV 3 cr.
 
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PHY4903 Laboratoire de physique / Physics Laboratory (0,0,6) 3 cr.
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. (Formerly PHY4904)
Prerequisite: PHY3902 or equivalent.
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PHY4906 Projet de physique / Physics Project (0,0,6) 3 cr.
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. (Formerly PHY4905)
Prerequisite: 12credits in physics at the 3000 level. Cannot be combined for credit with PHY 4006.
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