http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugbulletin277Accurate as of Fall 2005FacultyAlexander Abanov, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Chicago: Theoretical condensed
matter physics.Philip B. Allen, Professor, Ph.D., University of
California, Berkeley: Theoretical solid-state
physics; superconductors and superconductivity.Ralf Averbeck, Research Assistant Professor,
Ph.D., Universitaet Giessen, Germany:
Experimental nuclear physics.Dimitri Averin, Professor, Ph.D., Moscow State
University: Solid-state physics.Thomas Bergeman, Research Professor, Ph.D.,
Harvard University: Theoretical atomic physics.Gerald E. Brown, Distinguished Professor,
Ph.D., Yale University; D.Sc., University of
Birmingham: Theoretical nuclear physics.
Member, Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics.Abhay Deshpande, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.,
Yale University: Nucleon spin; heavy ion
physics.Axel Drees, Professor, Ph.D., University of
Heidelberg: Experimental nuclear physics; rela-
tivistic ions.Adam Durst, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
Theoretical condensed-matter physics.Roderich Engelmann, Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Heidelberg: Experimental elemen-
tary particle physics.Aaron Evans, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Hawaii: Observational extragalactic
astronomy.Miriam Forman, Adjunct Professor, Ph.D.,
Stony Brook University: Cosmic rays.Marvin Geller, Adjunct Professor, Ph.D.,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
Atmospheric dynamics.Alfred S. Goldhaber, Professor, Ph.D.,
Princeton University: Theoretical physics;
nuclear theory; particle physics. Member, Yang
Institute for Theoretical Physics.Vladimir J. Goldman, Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Maryland at College Park:
Experimental condensed matter physics.Maria Concepcion Gonzalez-Garcia, Associate
Professor, Ph.D., Universidad de Valencia:
Particle physics phenomenology; neutrino
physics. Member, Yang Institute for
Theoretical Physics.Erlend H. Graf, Associate Professor, Ph.D.,
Cornell University: Experimental low-tempera-
ture physics.Paul D. Grannis, Distinguished Professor,
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley:
Experimental high-energy physics; elementary
particle reactions.Michael Gurvitch, Professor, Ph.D., Stony
Brook University: Experimental solid-state
physics.Thomas Hemmick, Professor, Ph.D., University
of Rochester: Experimental relativistic heavy-ion
nuclear physics. Recipient of the State
University Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in
Teaching, 1996.John Hobbs, Associate Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Chicago: Experimental high-
energy physics.Barbara Jacak, Professor, Ph.D., Michigan
State University: Experimental nuclear physics;
relativistic heavy ions.Chris Jacobsen, Professor, Ph.D., Stony Brook
University: X-ray physics.Chang Kee Jung, Professor, Ph.D., Indiana
University: Experimental high-energy physics.Peter B. Kahn, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D.,
Northwestern University: Theoretical physics;
nonlinear dynamics.Janos Kirz, Distinguished Professor, Ph.D.,
University of California, Berkeley: X-ray optics.
Recipient of the State University Chancellor’s
Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1976.Peter M. Koch, Professor, Ph.D., Yale
University: Experimental atomic physics; quan-
tum chaos; nonlinear dynamics.Vladimir Korepin, Professor, Ph.D., Leningrad
University: Exactly solvable models in quantum
field theory. Member, Yang Institute for
Theoretical Physics.T.T.S. Kuo, Professor, Ph.D., University of
Pittsburgh: Nuclear theory. Recipient of the
State University Chancellor’s Award for
Excellence in Teaching, 2001.Kenneth M. Lanzetta, Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Pittsburgh: Observational cosmol-
ogy.James Lattimer, Professor, Ph.D., University of
Texas: Nuclear astrophysics.Linwood L. Lee, Jr., Professor Emeritus, Ph.D.,
Yale University: Experimental nuclear structure.Konstantin Likharev, Distinguished Professor,
Ph.D., Moscow State University: Solid-state
physics.James Lukens, Professor, Ph.D., University of
California, San Diego: Experimental solid-state
physics.Robert L. McCarthy, Professor, Ph.D.,
University of California, Berkeley: Experimental
elementary particle physics.Barry M. McCoy, Distinguished Professor,
Ph.D., Harvard University: Statistical mechan-
ics. Member, Yang Institute for Theoretical
Physics.Robert L. McGrath, Professor, Provost and Vice
President of Brookhaven Affairs; Ph.D.,
University of Iowa: Experimental physics; nuclear
structure.Clark McGrew, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.,
University of California at Irvine: Experimental
particle physics; neutrino physics.John H. Marburger, Professor, former President
of Stony Brook University and Director, Office of
Science and Technology Policy, White House;
Ph.D., Stanford University: Laser theory.Michael Marx, Professor, Ph.D., Massachusetts
Institute of Technology: Experimental
high-energy and relativistic heavy-ion physics.Emilio E. Mendez, Professor, Ph.D., Director of
the Institute for Interface Phenomena.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
Experimental solid-state physics.Harold J. Metcalf, Professor, Ph.D., Brown
University: Atomic physics; laser cooling and
trapping; atom optics; precision Stark spec-
troscopy; lasers and optics teaching. Recipient
of the State University Chancellor’s Award for
Excellence in Teaching, 1974.Laszlo Mihaly, Professor, Ph.D., University of
Budapest: Experimental solid-state physics.
Recipient of the State University Chancellor’s
Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2003.Richard A. Mould, Associate Professor
Emeritus, Ph.D., Yale University: Theoretical
physics; general relativity; quantum theory of
measurements.Peter Paul, Distinguished Service Professor,
Ph.D., University of Freiburg: Experimental
nuclear physics.Stephen G. Peggs, Adjunct Professor, Ph.D.,
Cornell University: Accelerator physics.Physics(PHY)Major and Minor inPhysics Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences
CHAIRPERSON: Paul Grannis DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES: Emilio Mendez ASTRONOMY COORDINATOR: James Lattimer
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR: Elaine Larsen E-MAIL:Emilio.Mendez@stonybrook.eduOFFICE: P-110 Physics PHONE: (631) 632-8036, 632-8100 WEB ADDRESS:http://www.physics.sunysb.eduMinors of particular interest to students majoring in Physics: Computer Science (CSE), Electrical Engineering (ESE), Materials Science (ESM),
Mathematics (MAT), Optics (OPT), Science and Engineering (LSE)PHYSICS278http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugbulletinAccurate as of Fall 2005PHYSICSDeane M. Peterson, Associate Professor, Ph.D.,
Harvard University: Observational stellar
astronomy.Norbert Pietralla, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Cologne: Experimental nuclear-
structure physics; gamma-ray spectroscopy.Madappa Prakash, Research Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Bombay, India: Theoretical
nuclear physics.Michael Rijssenbeek, Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Amsterdam: Experimental
high-energy physics.Martin Rocek, Professor, Ph.D., Harvard
University: Theoretical physics. Member, Yang
Institute for Theoretical Physics.Dominik Schneble, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Konstanz: Experimental atomic
physics; ultracold quantum gases.Vasili Semenov, Research Professor, Ph.D.,
Moscow State University: Experimental con-
densed matter physics.Robert Shrock, Professor, Ph.D., Princeton
University: Theoretical physics; gauge theories,
statistical mechanics. Member, Yang Institute
for Theoretical Physics.Edward Shuryak, Distinguished Professor,
Ph.D., Novosibirsk Institute of Nuclear Physics:
Theoretical nuclear physics.Warren Siegel, Professor, Ph.D., University of
California, Berkeley: Theoretical physics;
strings. Member, Yang Institute for Theoretical
Physics.Michal Simon, Professor, Ph.D., Cornell
University: Observational astronomy.John Smith, Professor, Ph.D., University of
Edinburgh: Elementary-particle physics.
Member, Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics.Philip M. Solomon, Distinguished Professor,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin: Galactic and
extragalactic astronomy.Gene D. Sprouse, Professor, Ph.D., Stanford
University: Experimental nuclear structure.
Recipient of the State University Chancellor’s
Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1999.Peter W. Stephens, Professor, Ph.D.,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
Experimental solid-state physics.George Sterman, Professor and Director, Yang
Institute for Theoretical Physics, Ph.D.,
University of Maryland at College Park:
Theoretical physics; elementary particles.
Member, Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics.Clifford E. Swartz, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D.,
University of Rochester: School curriculum
revision.F. Douglas Swesty, Research Assistant
Professor, Ph.D., Stony Brook University:
Computational nuclear astrophysics.Sergey Tolpygo, Adjunct Professor, Ph.D.,
Russian Academy of Sciences:
Mesocopic physics.Peter Van Nieuwenhuizen, Distinguished
Professor, Ph.D., Utrecht University: Theoretical
physics. Member, Yang Institute for Theoretical
Physics.Jacobus Verbaarschot, Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Utrecht: Nuclear theory.Frederick M. Walter, Professor, Ph.D.,
University of California, Berkeley: Observational
stellar astronomy.Thomas Weinacht, Assistant Professor, Ph.D.,
University of Michigan: Ultrafast optical
physics; coherent control of molecular dynam-
ics; time-domain spectroscopy.William I. Weisberger, Professor, Ph.D.,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
Theoretical physics. Member, Yang Institute for
Theoretical Physics.Amos Yahil, Professor, Ph.D., California Institute
of Technology: Astronomy.Chiaki Yanagisawa, Research Associate
Professor, Ph.D., University of Tokyo:
Experimental high energy physics.Chen Ning Yang, Einstein Professor Emeritus,
D.Sc., Princeton University; Ph.D., University of
Chicago: Theoretical physics; field theory; sta-
tistical mechanics; particle physics. Member,
Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics.Ismail Zahed, Professor, Ph.D., Massachusetts
Institute of Technology: Theoretical nuclear
physics.Teaching AssistantsEstimated number: 46Physics is the study of the basic
physical principles that govern our
universe. This study uses the lan-guage of mathematics and is applied in all
other natural sciences (astronomy, chem-
istry, biology, geology, etc.) and engineer-
ing. The objective of the major in Physics
is to teach students those principles, and,
in general, how to think scientifically
about the physical world.A basic education in physics is also
applicable to many other fields, including
astronomy, engineering, computer pro-
gramming, geology, biophysics, medicine,
medical technology, teaching, law, busi-
ness, etc. Since the basic principles of
physics do not go out of style, and will be
the basis for many new technologies, the
Physics major provides the ability to
adapt to new conditions; hence its per-
manent value. After graduation approxi-
mately half of our Physics majors go on
to graduate school, either in physics or in
a related field (such as those mentioned
above). The other half initially take posi-
tions in industry, but many of them later
return to graduate school.AstronomySee the Astronomy entry in the alpha-
betical listings of Approved Majors,
Minors, and Programs for Astronomy
courses and major requirements.Courses Offered in PhysicsSee the Course Descriptions listing in
this Bulletin for complete information.PHY 104 Opportunities in PhysicsPHY 112-E Light, Color, and VisionPHY 113-E Physics of SportsPHY 114-E Electromagnetism, Waves
and Radiation for Sports SciencePHY 115 Physics of Sports LaboratoryPHY 116 Electromagnetism, Wave and
Radiation for Sports Science LaboratoryPHY 119-E Physics for Environmental
StudiesPHY 121-E, 122-E Physics for the Life
Sciences I, IIPHY 123, 124 Physics for Life Sciences
Laboratory I, IIPHY 125-E Classical Physics APHY 126-E Classical Physics BPHY 127-E Classical Physics CPHY 131-E, 132-E Classical Physics I, IIPHY 133, 134 Classical Physics
Laboratory I, IIPHY 141-E, 142-E Classical Physics I,
II: HonorsPHY 191, 192 Transitional StudyPHY 200 Physics TodayPHY 237-H Current Topics in World
Climate and AtmospherePHY 251 Modern PhysicsPHY 252 Modern Physics LaboratoryPHY 277Computationfor Physics andAstronomyPHY 287 Introduction to ResearchPHY 291 Transitional StudyPHY 300 Waves and OpticsPHY 301, 302 Electromagnetic Theory
I, IIPHY 303 MechanicsPHY 306 Thermodynamics, Kinetic
Theory, and Statistical MechanicsPHY 308 Quantum PhysicsPHY 310 Probability and Statistics for
Experimental PhysicsPHY 311 Connections in SciencePHY 313-H Mystery of Matterhttp://www.stonybrook.edu/ugbulletin279Accurate as of Fall 2005PHY 335 Electronics and
Instrumentation LaboratoryPHY 390 Special Topics in PhysicsPHY 403 Nonlinear DynamicsPHY 405 Advanced Quantum PhysicsPHY 407 Physics of Continuous MediaPHY 408 RelativityPHY 431 Nuclear and Particle PhysicsPHY 445 Senior LaboratoryPHY 447 Tutorial in Advanced TopicsPHY 452 LasersPHY 472 Solid-State PhysicsPHY 475 Undergraduate Teaching
PracticumPHY 487 ResearchRequirements for the
Major in Physics (PHY)[Changes in red are effective Fall 2005]The major in Physics leads to the
Bachelor of Science degree. All courses
must be passed with adequate course
grades. (See Notes below.)Completion of the major requires approx-
imately67 credits.A. Courses in PhysicsPHY 131/133, 132/134 Classical Physics
I, II and Laboratories (See Note 1)PHY 251/252 Modern Physics and
LaboratoryAST/PHY 277 Computation for
Physics and AstronomyPHY 300 Waves and OpticsPHY 301 Electromagnetic TheoryPHY 303 MechanicsPHY 306 Thermodynamics, Kinetic
Theory, and Statistical MechanicsPHY 308 Quantum PhysicsPHY 335 Electronics and
Instrumentation LaboratoryPHY 445 Senior Laboratory INotes:1. The sequence PHY 125, 126, 127 orPHY 141, 142 may substitute for
PHY 131/133, 132/134.2. At least four courses numbered 300or above must be taken at Stony
Brook.3. Each course numbered 300 or abovemust be completed with a grade of C
or higher; a maximum of three cours-
es at the 100 or 200 level passed with
a grade of C- may be applied to
the major.B. Courses in Mathematics1. One of the following sequences:MAT 131, 132 Calculus I, II
or MAT 141, 142 Honors Calculus
I, II
or MAT 125, 126, 127 Calculus
A, B, C2. One of the following:MAT 205 Calculus III
or MAT 203 Calculus III with
Applications
or AMS 261 Applied Calculus III3. One of the following:MAT 305 Calculus IV
or MAT 303 Calculus IV with
Applications
or AMS 361 Applied Calculus IV:
Differential EquationsNote: Equivalency for MAT courses
achieved on the Mathematics
Placement Examination is accepted as
fulfillment of the corresponding
requirements, as indicated in the
Course Descriptions section of this
Bulletin.C. Courses in Related FieldsTwelve credits of acceptable
physics-related courses that comple-
ment a Physics major’s education. A
list of acceptable courses is posted in
the Physics and Astronomy
Undergraduate Office.D. Upper-Division Writing RequirementStudents are certified as satisfying the
upper-division writing requirement by
completing a writing project within
their major. Scientific research results
in journal publications use a terse lan-
guage, but physicists and astronomers
must also write engagingly in funding
applications and in communicating
their work to others, and this is what is
expected in writing submitted to meet
this requirement. Within the first
month of the semester in which the
student plans to satisfy the require-
ment, the student should speak with
the course instructor or research
supervisor about his or her intent to
expand upon a course assignment (for
example by adding a discussion of the
history and significance of a physics
experiment) or research project to
meet the upper-division writing re-
quirement. If there are questions over
the suitability of the proposed writing
project, the student should discuss the
proposal with the undergraduate pro-
gram director. Students are encour-
aged to seek comments on a draft oftheir text during the course of the
semester, and the final text should be
submitted to the instructor or
research supervisor by the last day of
classes for that semester. The course
instructor or research supervisor will
read the paper for evidence that the
student’s writing meets the require-
ment and will forward the paper and
their recommendation to the under-
graduate program director for consid-
eration. The undergraduate program
director makes the final determina-
tion. The satisfaction of the writing
requirement is certified independently
of the course grade, and is best com-
pleted in the junior year.HonorsTo receive the Bachelor of Science in
Physics with honors, in addition to hav-
ing completed all the requirements for
the B.S. in Physics a student must satisfy
the following:1. PHY 487 Research2. Two other 400-level physics courses3. Overall grade point average of atleast 3.30 in all physics courses num-
bered 300 or higher.The Research ProgramA student desiring to prepare for gradu-
ate study in physics has considerable
flexibility in the choice of courses. The
following sample program is suggested:Freshman YearPHY 131/133 Classical Physics I and
Laboratory
or PHY 141 Classical Physics I:
HonorsPHY 132/134 Classical Physics II
and Laboratory
or PHY 142 Classical Physics II:
HonorsMAT 131 Calculus IMAT 132 Calculus IISophomore YearPHY 251/252 Modern Physics and
LaboratoryPHY 277 Computing for Physics and
Astronomy MajorsPHY 300 Waves and OpticsMAT 205 Calculus IIIMAT 305 Calculus IVCHE 131, 132 General Chemistry
or CHE 141, 142 Honors ChemistryPHYSICS280http://www.stonybrook.edu/ugbulletinAccurate as of Fall 2005CHE 133, 134 General Chemistry
Laboratory
or CHE 143, 144 Honors Chemistry
LaboratoryJunior YearPHY 301, 302 Electromagnetic
TheoryPHY 303 MechanicsPHY 306 Thermodynamics, Kinetic
Theory, and Statistical MechanicsPHY 308 Quantum PhysicsPHY 335 Electronics and
Instrumentation LaboratoryMAT 341 Applied Real AnalysisMAT 342 Applied Complex AnalysisSenior YearPHY 405 Advanced Quantum
PhysicsPHY 445 Senior Laboratory IAt least two courses selected from:PHY 403 Nonlinear DynamicsPHY 408 RelativityPHY 431 Nuclear and Particle
PhysicsPHY 447 Tutorial in Advanced
TopicsPHY 472 Solid-State PhysicsPHY 487 ResearchNote: Of the courses mentioned above,
MAT 341, MAT 342, PHY 302, and PHY
487 are not required for the B.S. in
Physics.The Physics of Materials ProgramA student wishing to pursue a career in
engineering physics with emphasis on
materials science and engineering would,
in addition to completing the require-
ments for the B.S. in Physics, take courses
during the junior and senior years in the
Department of Materials Science and
Engineering. After the successful comple-
tion of a minimum of five courses in the
Department of Materials Science and
Engineering (the student should consult
with the directors of undergraduate stud-
ies in both the Department of Physics and
Astronomy and the Department of
Materials Science and Engineering), the
student would be eligible for admission to
the master’s degree program in Materials
Science and Engineering.Sample Course Sequence for theMajor in PhysicsFreshman FallCreditsPHY 131/1334MAT 1314D.E.C.3D.E.C.3Total14SpringCreditsPHY 132/1344MAT 1324D.E.C.3D.E.C.3D.E.C.3Total17Sophomore FallCreditsPHY 251/2524PHY/AST 2773MAT 2053D.E.C.3D.E.C.3Total16SpringCreditsPHY 3004PHY 3063MAT 3053D.E.C.3D.E.C.3Total16Junior FallCreditsPHY 3013PHY 3033PHY-related elective3MAT 3413D.E.C.3Total15SpringCreditsPHY 3023PHY 3083PHY 3353MAT 3423Elective3Total15Senior FallCreditsPHY 4873PHY elective3PHY-related elective3D.E.C.3D.E.C.3Total15SpringCreditsPHY 4453PHY elective3PHY-related elective3PHY-related elective3D.E.C.3Total15PHYSICSPHY121/123PHY122/124PHY125PHY126PHY127PHY131/133PHY132/134PHY141PHY142PHY251/252Physics for the LifeSciencescalculuspre-requisitecalculus-basedIntroductory Physics Sequenceshttp://www.stonybrook.edu/ugbulletin281Accurate as of Fall 2005Physics Secondary Teacher
Education ProgramSee the Education and Teacher Certifi-
cation entry in alphabetical listings of
Approved Majors, Minors, and Programs.Introductory Physics SequencesThe Department of Physics offers four
Introductory Physics Sequences. The
PHY 121/123, 122/124 sequence is
designed specifically for students major-
ing in biological sciences or pre-clinical
programs. Any of the other three
sequences (PHY 131/133, 132/134; PHY
141, 142; PHY 125, 126, 127) together
with PHY 251/252 constitute an inten-
sive introduction to classical and modern
physics for those who may major in
Physics, other physical sciences, or engi-
neering. These three Introductory
Physics Sequences cover the same mate-
rial, although the pace is different. The
two-semester sequence (PHY 131/133,
132/134 or PHY 141, 142) should be taken
only by students who are prepared for a
pace considerably faster than that of the
PHY 125, 126, 127 three-semester
sequence. The PHY 141, 142 sequence is
designed for students with the strongest
interest and preparation in physics and
mathematics. The flow chart shows the
four basic Introductory Physics
Sequences available. (In the PHY 125,
126, 127 sequence, 126 and 127 may be
taken in either order.)The Minor in Physics (PHY)The minor in Physics is available for
those who want their formal University
records to emphasize a serious amount of
upper-division work in physics.All courses offered for the minor must be
passed with a letter grade of C or higher.
Completion of the minor requires 20
physics credits beyond the Introductory
Physics Sequence.Requirements for the Minor in Physics for
students with majors in the College of Arts
and Sciences:1. PHY 251/252 Modern Physics2. PHY 300 Waves and Optics3. PHY 301 Electromagnetic Theory4. PHY 303 Mechanics5. PHY 335 Electronics andInstrumentation Laboratory6. One of the following:PHY 306 Thermodynamics, Kinetic
Theory, and Statistical MechanicsCHE 302 Physical Chemistry IIRequirements for the Minor in Physics for
students with majors in the College of
Engineering and Applied Sciences:1. PHY 251 Modern Physics2. One of the following:PHY 300 Waves and OpticsESE 321 Electromagnetic Waves
and Wireless CommunicationESG 281 An Engineering
Introduction to the Solid State3. One of the following:PHY 301 Electromagnetic TheoryESE 319 Introduction to
Electromagnetic Fields and Waves4. PHY 303 Mechanics5. One of the following:PHY 306 Thermodynamics, Kinetic
Theory, and Statistical MechanicsESM 309 Thermodynamics of SolidsMEC 398 Thermodynamics II6. One of the following:PHY 335 Electronics and
Instrumentation LaboratoryESE 314 Electronics Laboratory BPHYSICS

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