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

Course Schedule