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  • PHYS 7410

    Electricity and Magnetism I
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    3.38

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    Fall 2025

    A consistent mathematical account of the phenomena of electricity and magnetism; electrostatics and magnetostatics; macroscopic media; Maxwell theory; and wave propagation. Prerequisite: PHYS 7250 or instructor permission.

  • PHYS 7610

    Quantum Theory I
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    3.42

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    Fall 2025

    Introduces the physical basis of quantum mechanics, the Schroedinger equation and the quantum mechanics of one-particle systems, and stationary state problem. Prerequisite: Twelve credits of 3000-level physics courses and MATH 5210, 5220, or instructor permission.

  • PHYS 7995

    Independent Study
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    Fall 2025

    Independent research or practical training supervised by a faculty member. May be repeated for credit.

  • 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 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 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 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.