Cryophysics
Overview
Subject area
PHYS
Catalog Number
782
Course Title
Cryophysics
Department(s)
Description
A course designed to present and to interpret the quantum effects occurring near the absolute zero of temperature. Topics to be considered include principles and methods of attaining and measuring very low temperatures, thermal and magnetic properties of matter at these temperatures, nuclear paramagnetism, superconductivity, and the phenomena and theories of liquid Helium Four and Three.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
009120