Teaching
NEW COURSE: Quantum Computation and Quantum Information (Physics 4095)
Spring 2024
Description: Application of fundamental quantum phenomena to the storage, communication and processing of information. Topics covered include the physics of information processing, quantum logic, example quantum algorithms, quantum error correction and quantum communication. This course will broadly present what quantum computers do, how they can be realized and how they can address specific problems within quantum information science.
Fundamentals of Physics II (Physics 1602Q)
Fall 2023
Description: Foundational principles of magnetostatics, electrodynamics, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and optics, including some of their relevant applications to physics. Basic concepts of calculus are used. Recommended for prospective Physics majors.
Introduction to Modern Physics (Physics 1600Q)
Fall 2022
Description: Quantitative introduction to the structure of matter, including gas laws, electric and magnetic forces, the electron, x-rays, waves and light, relativity, radioactivity, and spectra. This course is recommended for prospective physics majors.
Quantum Mechanics I (Physics 3401)
Spring 2022
Description: Introductory quantum mechanics covering solutions to the Schrödinger equation for bound states and scattering in one dimension. General solutions for central forces in two and three dimensions, orbital angular momentum, spin, and other fundamental principles will also be discussed.
General Physics I (Physics 1201Q)
Fall 2021
Description: A non-calculus based introduction to the laws of force and motion applied to mechanical phenomena. Concepts covered include work, mechanical energy, linear and angular momentum, and energy conservation. A laboratory component offers training in the scientific method.
Optics (Physics 4150)
Fall 2020
Description: An introduction to geometrical and physical optics via lectures and hands-on laboratory sessions. This course will cover thin and thick lenses, stops, aberrations, interference, diffraction and polarization among other subjects.
Principles of Lasers (Physics 4140/6140)
Spring 2019
Description: The physics of lasers, including optical pumping and stimulated emission, laser rate equations, optical resonators, Gaussian beam propagation, Q-switching, mode-locking and nonlinear optics. Applications using gas, solid-state and tunable laser systems will be introduced.
Electronics (Physics 3150)
Spring 2018
Description: The principles of electronic devices and their applications to instrumentation in science and engineering. We will cover rectification, filtering, regulation, impedance, transistor circuits, operational amplifiers, preamplifiers for photodiodes and other transducers, logic gates, and digital circuits.
Physics for Engineers II (Physics 1502Q)
Fall 2017, 2018 & 2023, Spring 2021
Description: Introduction to principles of electromagnetism and Maxwell’s equations, including electric circuits, electromagnetic wave propagation, optics, and other relevant applications to engineering. Basic concepts of calculus are developed and used. Recommended for prospective Engineering majors.