I am a theoretical physicist who studies elementary particle physics, specifically the strong interactions of quarks, and related systems which might be connected to physics beyond the Standard Model of elementary particle physics. My research uses a mixture of analytic calculation and numerical simulation. The latter is done on a local computer farm and on remote supercomputers. I have an amateur interest in all of theoretical physics.
PHYS 5250 - Quantum Theory 1
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Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022
First course in the core graduate quantum mechanics sequence. Mathematical foundations, including Hilbert space and Dirac notation; operator methods and symmetries; exact solution of simple quantum systems, including the two-state system and harmonic oscillator; Schr�dinger equation and wave mechanics; angular momentum and spin; density matrices and entanglement. Recommended prerequisite: undergraduates may request to take this course after completing PHYS 4410 or another advanced undergraduate quantum mechanics course.
PHYS 5260 - Quantum Theory 2
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Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023
Continuation of the graduate quantum mechanics sequence. Approximation methods, including time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory and variational methods; advanced symmetry concepts including gauge symmetry and spherical tensors; quantum scattering theory; interaction of matter with electromagnetic fields. Recommended prerequisite: PHYS 5250.
PHYS 5770 - Gravitational Theory (Theory of General Relativity)
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Spring 2018
Presents Einstein's relativistic theory of gravitation from geometric viewpoint; gives applications to astrophysical problems (gravitational waves, stellar collapse, etc.). Recommended prerequisites: PHYS 3220 and PHYS 3320. Instructor consent required for undergraduates.
PHYS 7270 - Quantum Field Theory 1
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Fall 2025
Introduction to relativistic quantum theory. Topics include quantization of scalar, fermion, and photon fields, Feynman diagrams and calculation of the S-matrix, gauge and Lorentz symmetry, renormalization and regularization, and quantum electrodynamics.
PHYS 7310 - Electromagnetic Theory 1
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2023
Sophisticated approach to electrostatics, boundary value problems, magnetostatics, applications of Maxwell's equations to electromagnetic wave propagation, wave guides, and resonant cavities and magnetohydrodynamics.
PHYS 7320 - Electromagnetic Theory 2
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2024
Continuation of PHYS 7310. Topics include relativistic particle dynamics; radiation by moving charges; multiple fields; radiation damping and self-fields of a particle; collisions between charged particles and energy loss; radiative processes; and classical field theory. Recommended prerequisite: PHYS 7310.
