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  • PHYS 8610

    Condensed Matter Theory I
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    3.82

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    Spring 2025

    The description and basic theory of the electronic properties of solids including band structure, electrical conduction, optical properties, magnetism and super-conductivity. Prerequisite: PHYS 7620 or instructor permission.

  • PHYS 8630

    Introduction to Field Theory
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    3.55

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    Fall 2025

    Introduces the quantization of field theories, including those based on the Dirac and Klein-Gordon equations. Derives perturbation theory in terms of Feynman diagrams, and applies it to simple field theories with interactions. Introduces the concept of renormalization. Prerequisite: PHYS 7620.

  • PHYS 8640

    Modern Field Theory
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    3.71

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    Spring 2025

    Applies field theory techniques to quantum electrodynamics and to the renormalization-group description of phase transitions. Introduces the path integral description of field theory. Prerequisite: PHYS 8630.

  • PHYS 8710

    Nuclear Physics I
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    3.89

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    Fall 2025

    Discusses nuclear theory and experiment from the modern perspectives of the fundamental theory of the strong interaction: Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD).

  • PHYS 8750

    Elementary Particle Physics I
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    Spring 2025

    Introduction to the Standard Model of Electroweak and Strong Interactions, to be followed by physics beyond the Standard Model, including aspects of Grand Unification, Supersymmetry, and neutrino masses.

  • PHYS 8999

    Master Thesis Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2025

    For master's thesis, taken under the supervision of a thesis director.

  • PHYS 9010

    Introduction to Physics Research I
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    3.99

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    Fall 2025

    Workshops given by UVA Physics faculty describing their research. Restricted to Arts and Sciences graduate students in Physics only

  • PHYS 9020

    Introduction to Physics Research II
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    3.96

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Workshops given by UVA Physics faculty describing their research.

  • PHYS 9998

    Pre-Qual Preparation for Doctoral Research
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    Fall 2025

    For students who have not passed the Qualifying exam for doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.

  • PHYS 9999

    PhD Thesis Non-Topical Research
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    Fall 2025

    For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.