Prof. Hasenfratz studies strongly coupled systems that require nonperturbative methods. These include theories describing elementary interactions, like QCD and models for beyond Standard Model physics involving composite Higgs scenarios. They also include conformal or near-conformal systems, and systems that exhibit novel phases, like symmetric mass generation. Since these models are typically strongly coupled, she uses non-perturbative techniques, usually computational methods to numerically study these systems. Her work is of particular importance as the Large Hadron Collider continues to produce data and physicists can address phenomena at energies well beyond the presently understood energy range of the Standard Model.
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Theoretical high energy physics, non-perturbative studies of gauge theories, conformal systems, and Beyond Standard Model studies, composite Higgs models, asymptotically safe systems
MATH 5030 - Intermediate Mathematical Physics 1
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Fall 2022
Surveys classical mathematical physics, starting with complex variable theory and finite dimensional vector spaces. Discusses topics in ordinary and partial differential equations, the special functions, boundary value problems, potential theory, and Fourier analysis. Department enforced prerequisite: MATH 4001. Instructor consent required for undergraduates. Same as PHYS 5030.
PHYS 1115 - General Physics 1 for Majors
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Fall 2021
First semester of three semester sequence for physics, engineering physics and astronomy majors. Covers kinematics, dynamics momentum of particles and rigid bodies, work and energy, gravitation, and simple harmonic motion. Degree credit not granted for this course and PHYS 1110.
PHYS 1125 - General Physics 2 for Majors
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Three lect., one rec per week, plus three evening exams in the fall and spring semesters. Second semester of three semester introductory sequence for physics, engineering and astronomy majors. Covers electricity and magnetism, wave motion and optics. Normally is taken concurrently with PHYS 1140. Degree credit not granted for this course and PHYS 1120.
PHYS 2010 - General Physics 1
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2021
Includes three lectures, one two-hour laboratory/recitation per week, plus three evening exams in the fall and spring semesters. Covers mechanics, heat and sound. Thorough presentation of fundamental facts and principles of physics using algebra and trigonometry. Designed for life science majors, including premed students. Natural science majors with a knowledge of calculus and others taking calculus are urged to take the calculus-based courses PHYS 1110, PHYS 1120, PHYS 1140 and PHYS 2130, rather than PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2020. Department enforced prerequisites: ability to use high school algebra and trigonometry.
PHYS 5030 - Intermediate Mathematical Physics 1
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Fall 2022
This course and its continuation, PHYS 5040, form a survey of classical mathematical physics. Studies complex variable theory and finite vector spaces, and includes topics in ordinary and partial differential equations, boundary value problems, potential theory, and Fourier analysis. Same as MATH 5030.
PHYS 5070 - Introduction to Computational Physics
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Spring 2023
Surveys methods and practices in programming and scientific computing for the study of physics, using the Python programming language. Core material will include data analysis and visualization, numerical solution of differential equations, working with large-scale remote computers, and general software skills such as debugging, version control, and collaborative tools. Previously offered as a special topics course.
PHYS 5210 - Theoretical Mechanics
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019
Variational principles, Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's equations, motion of rigid body, relativistic mechanics, transformation theory, continuum mechanics, small oscillations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory.
PHYS 5260 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 2
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Spring 2024
Symmetries and conservation laws, identical particle systems, approximation techniques (including time-dependent and time-independent perturbation theories and variational techniques) and their applications, scattering theory, radiative transitions, and helium atom. Recommended prerequisite: PHYS 5250.
PHYS 7270 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3
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Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Radiation theory; relativistic wave equations with simple applications; introduction to field theory and second quantization.
