Bachelor of Science in Physics

University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT

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Directory of Courses

Quantum & Modern Physics

Quantum Mechanics I

Introduction to quantum theory, wave functions, Schrödinger equation, quantum states, uncertainty principle, and one-dimensional systems including harmonic oscillator and hydrogen atom.

Quantum Mechanics II

Advanced quantum mechanics covering angular momentum, spin, perturbation theory, variational methods, scattering theory, and applications to multi-electron atoms and molecules.

Quantum Optics

Light-matter interactions, coherent states, quantum entanglement, and applications in quantum information processing.

Modern Physics

Special relativity, atomic structure, nuclear physics, particle physics fundamentals, and introduction to quantum mechanics.

Development of Quantum Physics

Historical evolution of quantum theory from blackbody radiation through modern quantum field theory, examining key experiments and theoretical breakthroughs that shaped our understanding of the quantum world.

Classical Physics

Electricity & Magnetism I

Electrostatics, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitance, dielectrics, current, resistance, and DC circuits. Introduction to magnetic fields and forces.

Electricity & Magnetism II

Magnetostatics, Ampere's law, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, AC circuits, and introduction to relativistic electrodynamics.

Classical Mechanics I

Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, oscillations, central force problems, and introduction to analytical mechanics.

Classical Mechanics II

Advanced Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations, rigid body dynamics, normal modes, chaos theory, and nonlinear dynamics.

Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics

Laws of thermodynamics, entropy, statistical ensembles, partition functions, and applications to physical systems.

Physics of Earth's Interior

Seismology, Earth's internal structure, geodynamics, plate tectonics, mineral physics under extreme conditions, and planetary interior modeling.

Foundations of Modern Astrophysics I

Stellar structure and evolution, nuclear processes in stars, stellar atmospheres, binary systems, and observational astronomy techniques.

Foundations of Modern Astrophysics II

Galactic dynamics, cosmology, dark matter and dark energy, galaxy formation, active galactic nuclei, and the large-scale structure of the universe.

Optics & Photonics

Optics

Geometrical and physical optics, interference, diffraction, polarization, and modern optical instruments.

Laser Physics

Laser principles, cavity design, mode structure, Q-switching, mode-locking, and laser applications.

Mathematics & Computational Physics

Mathematical Methods in Physics

Complex analysis, differential equations, linear algebra, group theory, and tensor calculus for physics applications.

Computational Physics

Numerical methods, Monte Carlo simulations, molecular dynamics, and computational solutions to physics problems.

Differential Equations for Applications

Ordinary and partial differential equations, boundary value problems, numerical solutions, and applications in physics and engineering.

Applied Linear Algebra

Vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix decompositions, and applications to quantum mechanics and data analysis.

Introduction to Computing for Engineers

Programming fundamentals in C/C++ and MATLAB, numerical methods, data structures, algorithms, and computational problem-solving for scientific applications.

Introduction to Statistics I

Descriptive statistics, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, regression analysis, and statistical software applications.

Probability

Probability theory, random variables, expectation, variance, distributions, limit theorems, and stochastic processes with physics applications.

Laboratory & Experimental Physics

Advanced Physics Laboratory

Advanced experimental techniques including nuclear physics, solid state physics, and modern optics experiments.

Electronics Laboratory

Circuit design, analog and digital electronics, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.

Experimental Methods

Measurement techniques, instrument calibration, experimental design, and scientific methodology.

Undergraduate Research Experience

Undergraduate Research Assistant (January 2019 - August 2020)

Advanced Topics in Quantum Materials

Investigated novel quantum materials including topological insulators, superconductors, and 2D materials. Studied their electronic properties, quantum phase transitions, and potential applications in quantum computing and sensing technologies.

Monte Carlo Simulation of Cold and Slow Molecular Beams

Developed computational models to simulate the dynamics of cold molecular beams, analyzing velocity distributions, collision rates, and cooling efficiency using Monte Carlo methods. Applied results to optimize molecular beam experiments for precision spectroscopy.

Senior Thesis

Electromagnetically Induced Transparency (EIT) in Atomic Systems

Conducted an experimental and theoretical study on Electromagnetically Induced Transparency (EIT) in atomic systems, investigating the interaction between light and matter in a three-level atom using quantum optics principles. This research explored the coherent control of light propagation through atomic media, demonstrating slow light phenomena and potential applications in quantum information storage.

Key Achievements:

  • Developed theoretical model using density matrix formalism
  • Implemented laser locking systems for frequency stabilization
  • Achieved group velocity reduction to ~17 m/s
  • Demonstrated light storage and retrieval with 65% efficiency

Official BS Physics Diploma

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