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PHD PROGRAM IN PHYSICS

PhD in Physics has been in progress since 2004 in Yeditepe University. Thirteen students have

received this title up to now. PhD process has three important steps such as courses, qualifier

exam and thesis. Students should fulfill the curriculum of seven courses (2 free elective), seminar

at most four terms. Students who did not take research methods lecture should take that course in

their PhD process. Students who fulfill the curriculum successfully can take the qualifier exam

and start their thesis study. The maximum duration of this process is 12 terms.

Application Documents

Required documents are listed below:

Application Documents M.Sc. Ph.D. Ph.D. on B.Sc.

Application Form

Diploma (Equivalency Certificate

for Students Studied Abroad)

Bachelor’s

Degree

Diploma

Bachelor’s and

M.Sc. Degree

Diplomas

Bachelor’s

Degree

Diploma

Transcript CGPA: 3.00

ALES (is required for Turkish)

GRE (is recommended for

foreigner)

ALES: 55

GRE: 149

ALES: 55

GRE: 149

ALES: 80

GRE: 156

English Proficiency* TOEFL

IBT:66

YDS:55

TOEFL IBT:66

YDS:55

TOEFL

IBT:66

YDS:55

Two Reference Letters

Four Photos

Documents for Registration

Students who pass the written and oral exam can register the program.

M.Sc. and Ph.D. on B.Sc. Ph.D.

Original and photocopy of Bachelor’s degree Original and photocopy of M.Sc.

http://fbe.yeditepe.edu.tr/files/form/A0.rev2.pdf

http://fbe.yeditepe.edu.tr/files/form/Referans_mektubu.doc

diploma diploma

Original and photocopy of transcript for

Bachelor’s degree

Original and photocopy of diploma for

M.Sc.

Copy of ALES (is mandatory for Turkish applicants) or GRE result (is recommended for

foreign applicants)

English proficiency document (YDS,TOEFL)

Certificate of military service for male applicants

Original and photocopy of national ID card

Proof of residency

4 photos

Ph.D IN PHYSICS

First term

EC

TS

Cr

PHYS 10 3

PHYS 10 3

PHYS 10 3

ELECTIVE I (Free Elective from other institutes or from the physics

elective courses list) 10 3

40

Second term

PHYS 10 3

PHYS 10 3

ELECTIVE II (Free Elective from other institutes or from the

physics elective courses list) 10 3

PHYS 690 Ph.D SEMINAR 2 NC

PHYS 691 Independent Study for Qualifying Exam 30 NC

34

Third term

PHYS 700 Ph.D DISSERTATION

150

TOTAL:

254 21

Y E D I T E P E U N I V E R S I T Y

CURRICULUM GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

PhD in PHYSICS with MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS option

(CORE COURSES – 5 courses should be taken from the list below)

PHYS 611 Particles & Interactions

PHYS 544 Radiation Detection and Measurement

PHYS 553 Selected Topics in Diagnostic & Therapeutic Medical Physics

PHYS 523 Diagnostic Applications in Medical Physics

PHYS 547 Monte Carlo Modelling in Physics

PHYS 535 Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine Dosimetry

PHYS 685 Critical Thinking and Scientific Method

PHYS 542 Advanced Metrology

PHYS 556 Standards & Traceability

PHYS 551 Applied Physics

PHYS 651 Nanothechnology and Materials

PHYS 521 Quantum Mechanics I

ELECTIVE PHYSICS COURSES (2 Elective courses can be taken from the list below)

PHYS 621 Electromagnetism & Plasma Physics

PHYS 632 Advanced Quantum Mechanics

PHYS 654 Advanced Theoretical Physics

PHYS 656 Photonics

PHYS 536 Solid State Physics

PHYS 561 Mathematical Methods and Classical Mechanics

PHYS 511 Electromagnetism I

PHYS 512 Electromagnetism II

PHYS 522 Quantum Mechanics II

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Title Code Semester L+P Hour Credits ECTS

MEDICAL IMAGING PHYSICS PHYS 523 1 3 + 0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English

Course Level Postgraduate

Course Type Elective

Course Coordinator

Instructors Prof.Dr. Avadis Hacınlıyan, Assoc.Prof Ş.İpek Karaaslan

Assistants Türkay Toklu

Goals

To make the posgraduate students review some important topics in

medical imaging physics and help them to build the required

fundamentals for the medical imaging

Content

Probability and statistics, instrumentation with nuclear imaging,

physics in radiography, physics in fluoroscopy, physics in computed

tomography, factors affecting image quality, physics in ultrasound

Imaging, physics in NMR and its spectroscopy,

radiopharmaceuticals, physics in gamma camera, imaging with

SPECT, physics in PET, quality assurance in medical imaging,

recent advances.

Learning Outcomes Teaching

Methods

Assessment

Methods

1- Knows statistics of medical imaging 1, 5, 15 B, C

2- Knows physics of radiological techniques and their

quality assurance 1, 5, 15 B, C

3-Has detailed information in physics of nuclear

medicine imaging techniques 1, 5, 15 B, C

Teaching

Methods: 1: Lecture, 5: Problem solving, 15: Homework

Assessment

Methods: B: Final, C: Homework

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 Probability and statistics

2 Instrumentation with nuclear imaging

3 Physics in radiography

4 Physics in fluoroscopy

5 Physics in computed tomography

6 Factors affecting image quality

7 Physics ultrasound Imaging

8 Physics in NMR and its spectroscopy

9 Radiopharmaceuticals

10 Physics in Gamma Camera

11 Imaging with SPECT

12 Physics in PET

13 Quality assurance in medical imaging

14 Recent advances

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook Hendee W.D., “Medical Imaging Physics”, Wiley, 2002

Additional Resources

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Assignments 5

Exams 1 final

ASSESSMENT

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE

Assignment 5 60

Total 60

CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO

OVERALL GRADE 40

CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO

OVERALL GRADE 60

Total 100

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution

1 2 3 4 5

1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical

Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism, X

2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and

relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences, X

3

Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and

technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial

applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,

X

4 Follows the up-to-date scientific developments, makes the

analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them,

X

5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the

related devices, X

6 Joins the working and research groups, also the scientific meetings,

communicates well at the national and international level, X

7

Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,

researching, producing a new and original work, improving

himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,

X

8

Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the

responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her

field as required for having an intellectual identity.

X

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE

DESCRIPTION

Activities Quantity Duration

(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course

hours) 14 3 42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 12 168

Assignment 5 5 25

Final examination 1 3 3

Total Work Load

238

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9,52

ECTS Credit of the Course 10

COURSE INFORMATON

Course Title Code Semester L+P

Hour Credits ECTS

FUNDAMENTALS OF NUCLEAR

MEDICINE DOSIMETRY

PHYS

535 1 3 + 0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English



Course Coordinator

Instructors Assoc.Prof Ş.İpek Karaaslan, Assist. Prof. Nalan Alan Selçuk


Goals To make the posgraduate students have a good understanding on the

basic concepts of the dosimetry

Content

Importance of nuclear medicine dosimetry, biological effects of the

ionizing radiation, biological effects of radiation, calculation of

radiation doses, phantoms and biological models, recent advances in

dosimetry


Methods

Assessment

Methods

1- Knows basic steps of dosimetry 1, 5, 15 C

2-Able to calculate radiation doses 1, 5, 15 C

3-Has detailed information in dosimetry applied to

different cases 1, 5, 15 C

Teaching


Assessment

Methods: C: Homework

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 Importance of Nuclear Dosimetry

2 Biological effects of ionizing radiation

3 Biological effects of ionizing radiation

4 Dosimetry

5 Calculation of radiation doses

6 Calculation models of radiation doses and sources

7 Steps of dose calculation

8 Case study

9 Case study

10 Phantoms and biological models

11 Bio-distribution: pre clinic

12 Bio-distribution: human

13 Bio-distribution: analysis

14 Recent developments

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Sabin M.G., “Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine Dosimetry”,

Springer, 2008

McParland B.J., “ Nuclear Medicine Radiation Dosimetry”, Springer,

2011


MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Assignments 5

Exams 1 final

ASSESSMENT


Assignment 5 60

Total 60


OVERALL GRADE 40


OVERALL GRADE 60

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X



X


related devices, X



7




X

8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 14 3 42


Assignment 5 8 40


Total Work Load

253



COURSE INFORMATON


Hour Credits ECTS

RADIATION DETECTION AND

MEASUREMENT

PHYS

544 1 3 + 0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English



Course Coordinator

Instructors Assoc.Prof Ş.İpek Karaaslan

Assistants


basic concepts of radiation detection.

Content

Types of radiation, radiation statistics, fundamentals of detection,

ionization chambers, proportional counters, GM counters,

Scintillation detectors, Photomultiplier tubes, semiconductor

detectors, neutron detectors, multi channel analyser, detector

shielding


Methods

Assessment

Methods

1- Knows radiation and radiation interaction with matter 1, 5, 15 A, B, C

2-Able to use radiation detectors 1, 5, 15 A, B, C

3-Able to choose correct detection system 1, 5, 15 A, B, C

Teaching


Assessment

Methods: A: Exam, B: Final, C: Homework

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 Sources of radiation and radiation interaction with matter

2 Counting statistics

3 General properties of detectors

4 Ionization chambers

5 Proportional counters

6 GM counters

7 Fundamentals of scintillation detectors

8 Photomultiplier tubes and spectroscopy with scintillation

detectors

9 Semiconductor detectors

10 Germanium detectors

11 Neutron detectors

12 Pulse processing

13 Multichannel anayzer

14 Shielding

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook Knoll G.F., “Radiation Detection and Measurement”, Wiley, 2010


MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Assignments 2

Exams 2 midterms, 1 final

ASSESSMENT


Assignment 2 20

Midterms 2 40

Total 60


OVERALL GRADE 40


OVERALL GRADE 60

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X



X


related devices, X



7




X

8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 14 3 42


Midterms 2 3 6

Assignment 2 10 20


Total Work Load

239



COURSE INFORMATON


Hour Credits ECTS

MONTE CARLO MODELLING IN

PHYSICS

PHYS

547 1 3 + 0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English



Course Coordinator

Instructors Prof.Dr. Necdet Aslan, Prof.Dr. Avadis Hacınlıyan, Assoc.Prof

Ş.İpek Karaaslan



basic concepts of Monte Carlo method and its applications in physics

Content

Introduction to C/C++ and Fortran 90/95, numerical differentiation,

numerical interpolation, extrapolation and fitting of data, outline of

the Monte-Carlo strategy, random walks and the Metropolis

algorithm, Monte Carlo methods in statistical physics, quantum

Monte Carlo methods, GATE, EGS4


Methods

Assessment

Methods

1- Knows Monte Carlo method and simulates random

number generator 1, 5, 15 C

2-Able to use Monte Carlo methods in various fields of

physics 1, 5, 15 C

3-Able to use Monte Carlo GATE and EGS4 1, 5, 15 C

Teaching


Assessment


COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 Introduction to C/C++ and Fortran 90/95

2 Numerical differentiation

3 Numerical interpolation, extrapolation and fitting of data

4 Outline of the Monte-Carlo strategy

5 Random walks and the Metropolis algorithm

6 Monte Carlo methods in statistical physics

7 Quantum Monte Carlo methods

8 GATE

9 GATE

10 GATE

11 GATE

12 EGS4

13 EGS4

14 EGS4

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Sobol I.M., “Primer to Monte Carlo Method”, CRC Press, 1994

M. Hjorth-Jensen, Computational Physics”, University of Oslo, 2003

GATE manual, EGS4 manual


MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Assignments 10

Exams

ASSESSMENT


Assignment 10 100

Total 100


OVERALL GRADE 0


OVERALL GRADE 100

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X



X


related devices, X



7




X

8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 14 3 42


Assignment 10 5 50

Total Work Load

260



COURSE INFORMATON


Hour Credits ECTS

SELECTED TOPICS IN DIAGNOSTIC AND

THERAPATIC MEDICAL PHYSICS

PHYS

553 1 3 + 0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English



Course Coordinator Assoc.Prof Ş.İpek Karaaslan

Instructors Medical doctors for each of the subject

Assistants

Goals To make the posgraduate students have a chance to learn the most

popular topics of medical physics from the medical doctors

Content

Current trends in computed tomography, recent advances in magnetic

resonance imaging, functional imaging techniques in magnetic

resonance imaging, new pharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine, new

radiation detectors in nuclear medicine, new treatments in nuclear

medicine, advanced dosimetric techniques in nuclear medicine,

multi-modality system in medical imaging, current treatment delivery

systems in radiotherapy, techniques in intra-operative radiotherapy,

recent advances in volumetric arc therapy, radiobiological treatment

plan evaluation, dose calculation algorithms in radiotherapy


Methods

Assessment

Methods

1- Knows new radiological applications 1, 15 C

2- Knows new nuclear medicine applications 1, 15 C

3- Knows new radiotheraphy applications 1,15 C

Teaching

Methods: 1: Lecture, 15: Homework

Assessment


COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1

Recent advances in Digital Radiology

2 Current trends in Computed Tomography

3 Recent advances in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

4 Functional Imaging Techniques in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

5 New pharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine

6 New radiation detectors in Nuclear Medicine

7 New treatments in Nuclear Medicine

8 Advanced dosimetric techniques in Nuclear Medicine

9 Multi-modality system in Medical Imaging

10 Current treatment delivery systems in Radiotherapy

11 Techniques in intra-operative Radiotherapy

12 Recent advances in volumetric arc therapy

13 Radiobiological treatment plan evaluation

14 Dose calculation algorithms in Radiotherapy

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

The Physics of Radiation Therapy, Faiz M. Khan

Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, Charles M.

Washington, Dennis T. Leaver

Treatment Planning in Radiation Oncology, Faiz M Khan, Bruce J.

Gerbi


MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Assignments 10

Exams

ASSESSMENT


Assignment 10 100

Total 100


OVERALL GRADE 0


OVERALL GRADE 100

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X



X


related devices, X



7 Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,

X



8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 14 3 42


Assignment 10 6 60

Total Work Load

242



COURSE INFORMATION


Hour Credits ECTS

Critical Thinking and Scientific Research

Methods

PHYS

685 1 3 + 0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English



Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Rabia Ince

Instructors Prof. Dr. Rabia Ince, Prof. Dr. A. T. Ince

Assistant

Goals

To teach students how to reason rationally, write sound and effective

arguments, connect critical thinking with everyday problem solving,

develop intellectual and ethical traits and carry out research in accord

with the scientific method.

Content

Critical thinking and its relation to science and humanism, argument

mapping, egocentrism and sociocentrism, rational and irrational

arguments, logical and formal fallacies, excellence of thought,

questioning, scientific philosophy, the scientific method, truth-belief-

hypotheses & science


Methods

Assessment

Methods

1) Human thinking left to itself leads to various forms of self-

deception. Learning how to think, rather than what to think. 1 ,12 A

2) To distinguish between scientific thought and nonscientific

thought. To recognise egocentrism and sociocentrism as being

‘counter’ to scientific thought.

1,2,3,12 A ,C

3) To understand that questioning is a fundamental

component in scientific thought. 1,12 A

4) To be aware of the categories of questions to ask that will

lead to excellence of thought 1,2,3,12 A

5) To develop the ability to map arguments effectively,

avoiding logical fallacies. 1,2,3,12 A,C

6) To recognise and produce a good argument. To recognise

what invalidates an argument and how to repair it. To learn to

reflect and reason well.

1,2,3,12 A

7)To be aware of tone, balance and bias in texts A,C

8) To be familiar with informal fallacies, and their pitfalls. 1,2,3,12 A

9) To learn the eight elements of thought, and nine main

intellectual standards 1, 2,3 A,C

10) The development of intellectual traits and ethical thinking 3,12 A

11)To recognise important philosophers of science, their

thinking and methods and how their contributions aided the

development of the ‘scientific method’.

1 A

12)How scientific philosophy and method affects scientific

research. 1 A

Teaching

Methods:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case

Study

Assessment

Methods: A: Testing, C: Homework

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 Components of critical thinking and ordinary thinking, humanism,

bigotry and bias Lectures, 1,6

2 Critical thinking in scientific research Lectures, 2,6

3 Argument mapping 1- components of a simple argument, mapping

logic Lectures

4 Argument mapping 1-case study 1 Lectures

5 Argument mapping 2-multiple premises, co-premises, the golden

rule, the rabbit rule, holding hands rule. Logical fallacies. Lectures

6 Argument mapping 2-case study 2 Lectures

7 Egocentrism and sociocentrism as results of ‘ordinary’ thinking Lectures, 1

8 Classifying arguments: case studies, repairing arguments. Lectures, 5

9 Informal fallacies: case studies, tone, balance and bias in texts. Lectures, 5

10

Analysing the universal elements of human reasoning, the

intellectual standards, excellence of thought: Application of the

intellectual standards to the elements of thought

Lectures, 1

11 Standards for thinking: ethical thinking, Categories of questions,

questions that lead to good thinking, socratic questioning. Lectures,1

12

Scientific philosophy: From Alhazen to Karl Popper’s hypothetico-

deductive method, inductive and deductive reasoning, the

correspondence theory of truth and the three worlds

Lectures, 2, 3,4

13 The scientific method and its affect on scientific research. Lectures, 2

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

1. Critical thinking, 3rd edn – R. Paul and L. Elder; 2.

Philosophical Concepts in Physics: The Historical Relation

between Philosophy and Scientific Theories, J. T. Cushing

(1998)


3.An Introduction to Logic and Scientific Method, M. R. Cohen, E.

Nagel(2003), 4. A Beginner's Guide to Scientific Method, S. S.

Carey, (2011)

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents 5. Coursework material from media, 6.Developing critical thinking skills,

W.T. Daly

Assignments Four homework assignments

Exams Two mid-term exams and one final

ASSESSMENT


Mid-terms 2 30

Lab practicals 0 0

Assignment 5 15

Seminars 1 5

Total 50


OVERALL GRADE 50


OVERALL GRADE 50

Total 100

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1 2 3 4 5





3




X



X


related devices, X



7




X

8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 16 2 32


Mid-terms 2 2 4

Homework assignments 5 4 20


Total Work Load 234



COURSE INFORMATION


Nanotechnology and Materials PHYS 651 1 4 + 0 4 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English




Instructors Prof. Dr. Rabia Ince

Assistant

Goals

To provide knowledge of nanophysics and nanotechnology to

students wishing to pursue research in this field that was propelled to

international importance in the mid-2000’s. To advance a

nanotechnology research and development (R&D) program and the

supporting infrastructure and tools to advance nanotechnology in the

department, to develop and sustain educational resources and to

support responsible development of nanotechnology.

Content

Introductory concepts, nanotechnology and biology, solid state

physics and nanotechnology, chemistry and nanoscience, quantum

confinement in semiconductors, metallic nanoparticles, dielectric

confinement, spectroscopy and tools for nanotechnology.


Methods

Assessment

Methods

1) To acquire knowledge of nanotechnology and how it impacts

the modern world 1 ,12 A,C

2) To develop an understanding of the potential of nanoscience

to develop present day technology 1 ,12 A

3) To appreciate the foundations of nanotechnology in

molecular machines and biology. 1,12 A

4) To appreciate the far superior energy efficiencies of

biological machines compared to thermodynamic principles of

macro machines

1,12 A

4) To be capable of categorising three, two, one and zero

dimensional confined systems. 1 A

5)To gain knowledge in the processes of self-assembly, their

present uses and future potentials 1

6) To be capable of calculating changes in physical, chemical,

electrical and optical properties as particle sizes scale

(mesoscopic to nanoscopic dimensions)

1,2 A

7) To understand the importance of quantum mechanical spin

and the exchange interaction to the nanophysical bond and that

the Casimir force is a nanophysical force of great technological

and scientific importance

1 A

8) To understand and differentiate between the concepts of

confinement in both metals and semiconductors and the entities

called excitons.

1 A

9) To be able to calculate parameters related to quantum

confined semiconductors such as exciton energies, Bohr radii,

tightness of confinement and relate them to nanophysics spectra

1 A,C

10) To be able to predict how the density of states changes as

the dimensionality of confinement changes. 1 A

Teaching

Methods:


Study

Assessment


COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 Nanotechnology and its impact on the modern world

2 The development of nanotechnology from biology

3 Introduction to nanoscience and finite size effects, scaling

4 Molecular self assembly

5 Biological examples of nanodevices

6 Student Seminars and presentations

7 Review of solid state physics and potential wells

8 Nanophysical bonds

9 The Casimir force

10 Review of semiconductors, quantum dots,

11 Quantum confinement, dielectric confinement and the effective

mass model

12 Modification of the density of states with dimensional confinement,

13 Nanoparticle synthesis and superlattices

14 Scanning probe microscopies, tools for nanotechnology

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook Nanophysics and nanotechnology- E. Wolf


Introduction to nanoscience by Rice University- Nanonet,

Introduction to solid state physics, 8th edn - C. Kittel, Principles of

nano-optics – Novotny & Hecht, Contemporary Nonlinear Optics

Govind Agrawal (Editor), Robert W. Boyd.

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Contemporary Nonlinear Optics

Govind Agrawal (Editor), Robert W. Boyd



ASSESSMENT


Mid-terms 2 40

Lab practicals 0 0

Assignment 4 10

Total 50


OVERALL GRADE 50


OVERALL GRADE 50

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X


analysis/synthesis for the new ideas and evaluates them, X


related devices, X



7




X

8


responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field

as required for having an intellectual identity.

X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 16 4 64


Mid-terms 2 2 4

Homework assignments 4 6 24


Total Work Load 238

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 9.52


COURSE INFORMATON


Hour Credits ECTS

ELECTROMAGNETISM & PLASMA

PHYSICS

PHYS

621 1 4 + 0 4 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction

English

Course Level Graduate

Course Type Compulsory (Theory option)

Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Necdet Aslan

Instructors Prof. Dr. Necdet Aslan

Assistants

Goals To discuss about the fundamental and advanced topics in Plasma

Physics and Electrodynamics.

Content Continuation of Plasma Physics 1



1 2 3 4 5





3




X



X


related devices, X



7




X

8




X

Teaching

Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Problem Sets

Assessment

Methods: A: Testing, B: Homework

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 Single particle motion Plasma Physics

2 Plasmas as fluids, Magneto-hydrodynamics. Plasma Physics

3 Laboratory plasma systems. Plasma Physics

4 Fusion plasma properties. Fusion Plasma

Physics

5 Electromagnetic potentials. Electrodynamics

6 Midterm Examination

7 Oscillating electric dipole, and its radiation Radiation from a linear

and Half-Wave antenna Electrodynamics

8 Scattering of radiation, Lienard-Wiechert Potantials Electrodynamics

9 Potential for charge in uniform motion, Field of an accelerated

point charge Electrodynamics

10 Cherenkov radiation Electrodynamics

11 Bremsstrahlung Electrodynamics

12 Bremsstrahlung Electrodynamics

13 Final Exam

14

15

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion,

Francis F. Chen, Plenum Press,

ISBN:0-306-41332-9


Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Doglas, C. Giancoli,

Prentice Hall,

ISBN:0-13-021517-1

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Assignments From the textbook

Exams Midterm and Final Exam

ASSESSMENT


Mid-terms 1 30

Homework Assignment 5 10

Final 1 60

Total 100


OVERALL GRADE 60


OVERALL GRADE 40

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X




related devices, X



7




X

8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 16 4 64


Mid-terms 1 8 16

Homework 6 3 18

Final examination (with reparatioın) 2 10 20

Total Work Load 252

Total Work Load / 25 (h) 10


COURSE INFORMATON


ADVANCED QUANTUM MECHANICS PHYS 632 2 3+ 0+0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English


Course Type Compulsory

Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacınlıyan

Instructors Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacınlıyan

Assistants

Goals

Advanced topics in quantum mechanics. Classical electromagnetic

fields, gauge transformations, classical special relativity theory,

Second quantization. Relativistic quantum theory, Klein Gordon and

Dirac equations. Advanced scattering theory and covariant

perturbation theory (Feynman graphs), Renormalization in quantum

electrodynamics.

Content Continuation of Quantum Mechanics I

Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment

Methods

1) Introduces the covariant formulation of special

relativistic mechanics and electromagnetic theory. 1,2,3 A,B,C

2) Radyasyon ve madde etkileşmesini öğretir. 1,2,3 A,B,C

3) Develops skills to apply knowledge of physics and

mathematics. 1,2,3 A,B

4) Teaches Feynman graphs as theory of fundamental

processes. 1,2,3 A,B

5) Introduces exact and approximate calculation

methods. 1,2,3 A,B

6) Develop skill to define formulate and solve physics

problems. 1,2,3 A,B

7) Develop skill to apply techniques and devices

necessary for physical applications 1,2,3 A,B,C

Teaching

Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Problem Sets 3: Problem Sessions: Case Study

Assessment

Methods: A: Testing, B: Homework C: Presentation

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study Materials

1 Four vectors in special relativity

Modern Phys.

Math. Meth.

Phys.

2 Covariant formulation of Maxwell’s equations. Gauge

transformations.

Electromagnetic

Theory

3 Scattering theory and the scattering matrix. Quantum

Mechanics

4 Second quantization of the electromagnetic field.

Electrodynamics,

quantum

mechanics,

Fourier Analysis.

5 Operators, Symmetryt and Consertvation Laws, Noether’s

Theorem.

Classical

Mechanics

6 Quantization of spin 0 fields. Klein Gordon Equation. Higgs

Theory.

Quantum

Mechanics,

Math. Math.

Phys.


8 Dirac Equation and its plane wave solutions.

9 Quantization of spin ½ fields.

10 Covariant Perturbation Theory

11 Feynman Diagrams

12 Pair production, Compton Scattering, V-A theory in beta decay Modern Physics

13 Introduction to gauge theories

14 General Revision and midterm exam

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook J. J. Sakurai Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Pearson (Addison

Wesley, 1967) 2006.


R. P. Feynman Quantum Electrodynamics W. A. Benjamin (1961)

J. D. Bjorken, S. Drell, Relativistic Quantum Mechanics ve

Relativistic Quantum Fields, McGraw-Hill, (1964)

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

“Quantum Field Theory Demystified” David McMahan, Schaum’s

Outline of Theory and Problems of Quantum Mechanics” by D. Mac

Mahon (2008)


Exams

ASSESSMENT


Mid-terms 2 80

Quizzes 4 10

Assignment 8 10

Total 100


OVERALL GRADE 40


OVERALL GRADE 60

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X




related devices, X



7




X

8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)

Course Duration (Excluding the exam week: 14x Total course

hours) 14 3 42


Mid-terms 2 10 20

Quizzes 4 1 4

Assignment 8 3 24

Presentation 5 8 40


Total Work Load 248



COURSE INFORMATION


MODERN THEORETICAL PHYSICS PHYS 654 YL-1 4 + 0 4 10

Prerequisites -

Language of

Instruction English



Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacinliyan

Instructors Prof. Dr. Avadis Hacinliyan

Assistants

Goals

Special and General Relativity, Continuous Media, Fluids, potential

Theory, Relation between classical and quantum mechanics,

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Introduction to classical

and quantum chaos theory. Emphasizes the mathematical foundations

and computational techniques used in these theories.

Content

Potential Theory. Mechanics of continuous media and fluids. Review

of special relativity, tensor analysis and introductory general

relativity. Einstein equations. Schwarzschild solution. Post Newton

approximation. The Eikonal equation, geometrical and physical

optics. Relation between classical and quantum mechanics. Classical

Thermodynamics and constitutive relations. Micro canonical,

canonical and grand canonical distributions. Quantum statistics.

Special topics in statistical mechanics. (Bose-Einstein condensation.

Fermi energy. Debye theory and Ising model). Simple systems with

chaotic behavior. Small denominators and classical perturbation

theory. Fractals. Stability and Bifurcation Theory.


Methods

Assessment

Methods

1) Introduce the physical nasis of classical and quantum

mechanics. 1,2,3 A,B,C

2) Lay the mathematical and mechanical foundation for

problems that the student will encounter in graduate studies,

particularly in mechanics.

1,2,3 A,B,C

3) Skill to apply knowledge in physics and mathematics. 1,2,3 A,B

4) Teach the basic principles of thermodynamics and

statistical physics. 1,2,3 A,B

5) Introduce exact and approximate computation methods 1,2,3 A,B,C

6) Introduce nonlinear systems and chaos theory. 1,2,3 A,B,C

7) Understand classical theories of continuous media and

their physical and technological applications. 1,2,3 A,B,C

Teaching

Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Problem Sets, 3: Presentations

Assessment

Methods: A: Examination, B: Homework C: Presentation

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 Physics and Geometry. Classical physics in Minkowsky Space.

Tensor analysis.

Modern Physics,

Math Methods.

2

Canonical transformations and the Hamilton Jacobi Equation.

Correspondance Principle. Hamilton Jacobi and Schroedinger

Equations.

Math. Meth. İn

Physics

3

Review of electromagnetic Theory. Energy Momentum four vector.

Gauge invariance in Maxwell's Equations. Yang Mills Theory.

integrals, Noether’s theorem.

Electromagnetic

Theory and

quantum

mechanics.

4

Geometrical and Physical Optics, The eikonal equation in

electromagnetic theory and geometrical optics, the corresponding

relation between Hamilton Jacobi Equation and Quantum Theory.

Electromagnetic

Theory and

quantum

mechanics

5 General Relativity, Einstein Equation and Schwarzschild solution. Math. Meth.

Phys.

6 Comparison of Newtonian Mechanics and Einstein Theory. Post

Newtonian approximation.

Math. Meth.

Phys


8 Kinetic Theory, Statistical Mechanics and Distributions. Statistical

Mechanics.

9 Quantum Statistics and its applications.

Modern Physics.

Statistical

Mechanics.

10 Classical mechanics of continuous media. Elasticity. Math. Meth.

Phys

11 Introductory Fluid Mechanics Math. Meth.

Phys

12 Measures of Entropy Information and Chaos. Fractals and

Lyapunov Exponents. Mechanics

13 Hamiltonian Chaos, The Toda and Henon Heiles Problem. Math. Meth.

Phys

14 Classical and Quantum Perturbation Theory Moder Physics

15 General Revision and Midterm Exam

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

R.P. Feynman Quantum Electrodynamics W A Benjamin 1961;

Applications of Classical Physics by Roger D. Blandford, Kip S.

Thorne

Publisher: California Institute of Technology 2008

Hermann Haken “Synergetics” Springer (2004)

K. Huang Statistical Mechanics 2nd Edition Wiley ( 1987)


Introduction to the Theory of Relativity by a foreword by A. Einstein

by Peter Gabriel Bergmann Prentice Hall 1942, L.D.Landau and E.

M. Liftshitz The Classical Theory of Fields Pergamon Press (1971).

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Georg Joos “Theoretical Physics”

Assignments From Textbook

Exams

ASSESSMENT


Mid-terms 2 80

Quizzes 4 10

Assignment 8 10

Total 100


OVERALL GRADE 40


OVERALL GRADE 60

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X




related devices, X



7




X

8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 16 4 64


Mid-terms 2 10 20

Quizzes 4 1 4

Homework 8 3 24

Problem Hour and Presentation (Preparation included) 5 8 40

Final examination (Reparation Exam included) 2 10 20

Total Work Load 252



COURSE INFORMATION


Photonics PHYS 656 2 4 + 0 4 10

Prerequisites -

Language of

Instruction English




Instructors Prof. Dr. Rabia Ince

Assistant

Goals

To make students aware that photonics is a rapidly growing field that

touches almost every field of research in science and technology,

from laser manufacture to biological and chemical sensing, medical

diagnostics and therapy, display technology, and optical computing.

To ensure students realise that photonics was the basis for the

telecommunications revolution over the past two decades and that its

potential applications are virtually unlimited in nearly all research

fields.

Content

Optical radiation, fibre optics, optical activity, non-linear optics,

photonics in precision time and frequency metrology, non-linear laser

spectroscopy, future applications.


Methods

Assessment

Methods

An understanding of the way optical radiation is detected,

perceived and measured by humans. 1 ,2,12 A

How optical radiation is quantified by the system

international (SI) and its base unit. 1 ,2,12 A

Ensuring students understand the working principles of novel

instrumentation and techniques required for innovative

photonic applications.

1 ,2,3 A,B,C

Ensuring students understand modern applications of

photonics 1 ,2,3 A, B,C

An understanding of the great potential of photonics in

spectroscopy 1 ,2,3 B, C

An appreciation of the future applications of photonics 1 ,2,3 A

Teaching

Methods:


Study

Assessment

Methods: A: Testing, B: Presentation, C: Homework

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 Optical Radiation: Photometry, radiometry and colorimetry in the

SI

Lectures and

resources

2 Optical Radiation: Photometry, radiometry and colorimetry Lectures and

resources

3 Fibre optics; fibre optic applications Fibre-optic gyroscope, Fibre-

optic bio and chemo-sensing

Lectures and

resources

4 Optical activity, induced optical effects Lectures and

resources

5 MidTerm Exam 1

6 Non-linear optics; frequency doubling, phase conjugation Lectures and

resources

7 Non-linear optics in quantum confined structures Lectures and

resources

8 Photonic crystals, the photorefractive effect; optical data storage I Lectures and

resources

9 Photonic crystals, the photorefractive effect; optical data storage II Lectures and

resources

10 MidTerm Exam 2

11 Opto-atomics: Optical cooling. atomic, optical lattice and ion

clocks for precision time and frequency metrology

Lectures ,

resources,

publications

12 Non-linear laser spectroscopy, Raman, pump-probe, The Franz–

Keldysh and Stark effects: I

Lectures and

resources

13 Non-linear laser spectroscopy, Raman, pump-probe, The Franz–

Keldysh and Stark effects: II

Lectures and

resources

14 Future applications: Metamaterials, &Quantum computing

Lectures,

resources,

publications

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Opto-atomics&action=edit&redlink=1

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook Contemporary nonlinear optics, G.P. Agrawal, R. W. Boyd(ed)

(1992)


Fundamentals of photonics, E.A. Saleh, Malvin Carl Teich.,

Photonics and lasers : an introduction / R. S. Quimby, Essentials of

photonics, Rogers, A. J.

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Journal publications.



ASSESSMENT


Mid-terms 2 30

Lab practicals 0 0

Assignment 4 10

Seminars 1 5

Total 45


OVERALL GRADE 55


OVERALL GRADE 45

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5



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3




X




related devices, X



7




X

8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 16 4 64


Mid-terms 2 2 4

Homework + presentation assignments 4 6 24


Total Work Load 238



COURSE INFORMATION


PhD Thesis PHYS 700 3 - 6

150

Prerequisites -

Language of

Instruction English

Course Level PhD


Course Coordinator

Instructors

Assistants

Goals The aim of this course is to work/study on a project about the fields

of physics that the student has learned during the eduation.

Content Finalizing the the project, report writing and presentation


Methods

Assessment

Methods

Has the ability to work on a project in physics in

experimental or theoretical way. 1, 2, 3, 11, 16 D, E, G, H

Teaching

Methods:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 11: Seminar, 16: Oral

Exam

Assessment

Methods:

D: Proje, E: Report, G:Presentation, H:Application

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook depends on the project


MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Assignments

Exams

ASSESSMENT


Report 1 85

Presentation 2 15

Total 100


OVERALL GRADE 15


OVERALL GRADE 85

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X



X


related devices, X



7




X

8 Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the

X




DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 14 30 420


Report 1 3000 3000

Presentation 1 3 3

Total Work Load 3843



COURSE INFORMATION


PhD Seminar PHYS 690 2

2

Prerequisites -

Language of

Instruction English

Course Level PhD


Course Coordinator

Instructors

Assistants

Goals The aim of this course is to work/study on a project about the fields

of physics that the student has learned during the eduation.

Content Report writing and presentation


Methods

Assessment

Methods

Has the ability to work on a topic in physics in

experimental or theoretical way. 1, 2, 3, 11, 16 D, E, G, H

Teaching

Methods:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 11: Seminar, 16: Oral

Exam

Assessment

Methods:

D: Project, E: Report, G:Presentation, H:Application

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook depends on the title of the subject


MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Assignments

Exams

ASSESSMENT


Report 1 55

Presentation 2 45

Total 100


OVERALL GRADE 45


OVERALL GRADE 55

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X



X


related devices, X



7




X

8 Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the

X




DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 14 2 28


Report 1 3 3

Presentation 1 1 1

Total Work Load 60



COURSE INFORMATION


ELECTROMAGNETISM I PHYS 511 1 4+ 0+0 4 10

Prerequisites -

Language of

Instruction English



Course Coordinator

Instructors Assoc.Prof.Dr.Ertan Akşahin

Assistants

Goals To give the ability of making researches in the field of

electromagnetizm

Content Electromagnetic waves and physical optics


Methods

Assessment

Methods

1)To know about Maxwell’s Equations 1,2,3 A,C

2)To have enough knowlage to discuss the Properties

of Eloctromagnetic waves 1,2,3 A,C

3)To learn matematical forms of wave guides 1,2,3 A,C

4) To have an idea about Relativistic electrodynamics 1,2,3 A,C

Teaching

Methods:


Study

Assessment


COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 Electrostatic and electromagnetic fields

2 Boundry value problems

3 Time varient fields

4 Maxwell’s Equations

5 Multipole Expantions

6 Midterm Exam

7 Interaction of light with matter

8 Interferance

9 Difractions

10 Waveguıdes and cavities

11 Lorentz Transformations

12 Midterm Exam

13 Relativity and electromagnetism

14 General Revision

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook Tai L. Chow Electromagnetic Thory


MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Assignments

Exams

ASSESSMENT


Mid-terms 1 30

Assignment 2 30

Assignment 1 40

Total 100


OVERALL GRADE 40


OVERALL GRADE 60

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X




related devices, X



7




X

8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 14 4 56


Mid-terms 2 10 20

Assignment 10 6 60


Total Work Load 242



COURSE INFORMATON


Hour Credits ECTS

STATISTICAL PHYSICS &

THERMODYNAMICS PHYS541 1 3 + 0+0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English



Course Coordinator Prof. Necdet Aslan

Instructors

Assistants

Goals

Content

Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods

1) Fundamentals of statistics 1,2 A,B,C

2) Fundamentals of thermodynamics 1,2 A,B,C

3) Quantum statistics 1,2 A,B,C

4) Kinetic theory of gases 1,2 A,B,C

5) Magnetism and properties 1,2 A,B,C

6) Thermodynamics cycles 1,2 A,B,C

Teaching

Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer

Assessment

Methods: A: Testing, B:Course project, C: Homework

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 INTRODUCTION

2 DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS Distributions

3 INTERACTION AMONGST MACROSCOPIC SYSTEMS Partition

function

4 THERMODYNAMICS LAWS 0. law

5 APPLICATIONS OF THERMODYNAMICS 1. & 2. law

6 STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS

7 APPLICATIONS OF STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS

8 ADVANCED QUANTUM STATISTICS Microscopic

systems

9 ADVANCED MAGNETISM APPLICATIONS

10 FERRO-PARA-DIA MAGNETISM DEFINITIONS magnetism

11 ADVANCED GASES KINETIC THEORY gases

12 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLASMA PHYSICS plasma

13 THERMODYNAMICS CYCLES

14 THERMODYNAMICS CYCLES APPLICATIONS AND

TECHNOLOGY

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion


MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Assignments 10 homeworks

Exams 1 midterm, 1 final

ASSESSMENT


Mid-term 1 30

Homework 2 20

Final 1 50

Total 100


OVERALL GRADE 50


OVERALL GRADE 50

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X




related devices, X



7




X

8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 14 3 48


Mid-terms 1 3 3

Assignment 2 12 24


Total Work Load 246



COURSE INFORMATION


Hour Credits ECTS

MATHEMATICAL METHODS AND

CLASSICAL MECHANICS

PHYS

561 1 3 + 1 3 10

Prerequisites -

Language of

Instruction English


Course Type Compulsory (Theory Option)



Assistants

Goals

Introducing mathematical methods of physics such as vector and

tensor analysis, linear algebra, Laplace and Poisson Equations.

Introducing the physical and mathematical basis of classical

mechanics, analytical mechanics, symmetry and invariance

principles. Studying Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations,

canonical transformations, Poisson brackets, Hamilton Jacobi theory,

perturbation theory. Investigating problems that can be exactly or

approximately solved.

Content

Scalars, vectors and tensors, generalized coordinates, Linear algebra

review. Lagrange’s Equations. Divergence, curl, Gauss's and Stokes's

theorems. Particles and systems of particles. Symmetries and

conservation laws Hamilton’s principle and Lagrange’s equations.

Constrained systems. Small oscillations. Two body central force

problem. Classical scattering theory. Rotating coordinate systems.

Centrifugal and Coriolis forces. Solvable problems in rigid body

mechanics. Legendre transformations. Hamilton’s canonical

equations. Canonical Transformations. Poisson Brackets. Hamilton

Jacobi Theory. Action Angle Variables.


Methods

Assessment

Methods

1) Create the physical and mathematical background that the

student will need in the graduate level. 1,2,3 A,B,C

2) Lay the mathematical and mechanical foundation for

problems that the student will encounter in graduate studies. 1,2,3 A,B,C

3) Skill to apply knowledge in physics and mathematics

Motivation And Behavior 1,2,3 A,B

4) Teach basic mathematical methods and variational

principles and the Lagrange, Hamilton, Hamilton Jacobi and

Poisson formulations.

1,2,3 A,B

5) Exact and approximate computation methods 1,2,3 A,B,C

6) Skill to define, formulate and solve physical problems. 1,2,3 A,B,C

7) Skill to use the techniques and means necessary for

physics applications. 1,2,3 A,B,C

Teaching

Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Problem Sets, 3: Presentations

Assessment

Methods: A: Examination, B: Homework C: Presentation

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 Vector and scalar fields Math Methods.

2 Orthogonal and generalized coordinate systems. Lagrange

equations.

Math. Meth. İn

Physics

3 Permutation symbols. Tensors. Flux, divergence and Gauss'

theorem.

Math Meth. in

Phys.

4 Curl and Stokes' Theorem. Classical gravitational theory. Math. Meth. in

Phys..

5 Laplace and Poisson Equations. Potential Theory. Electromagnetic

Theory.

6 Systems of particles, Principles of mechanics and conservation

laws.

Classical

Mechanics

7 Midterm Exam

8 Hamilton's principle, Calculus of variations and Lagrange's

Equations. Symmetry and conservation principles. First Integrals.

Classical

Mechanics.

9 Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Small oscillations. Normal

frequencies and coordinates

Linear algebra.

Math. Methods

10 Two body central force problem. Classical scattering theory.

11 Orthogonal transformations, Rotating coordinate systems.

Centrifugal and Coriolis forces.

Classical

Mechanics.

12 Solvable problems in rigid body mechanics. Top problem. Classical

Mechanics.

13 Legendre Transformations, Hamilton's canonical equations,

Canonical transformations

Math. Meth.

Phys.

14 Poisson Brackets, Hamilton Jacobi Theory Classical

Mechanics

15 General Revision and Midterm Exam

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

H. Goldstein, C. P. Poole Jr., J. L. Safko, Classical Mechanics (3.

Baskı), Addison Wesley ve Pearson Education (2002). ; Hans J.

Weber, Frank Harris, George B. Arfken] Essential Mathematical

Methods for Physicists, Academic Press.

G. Stephenson and P. M. Radmore “Advanced Mathematical

Methods for Engineering and Science Students, Cambridge

University Press


C. Lanczos, The Variational Principles of Mechanics (2. Edition)

Dover (1970)

F. Scheck: Mechanics from Newton’s Laws to Deterministic Chaos

5. Edition, Springer (2010)

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Ahmed Yüksel Özemre, "(Math. Meth. Phys.) Fizikte Matematiksel

Metotlar" and "(Classical Theoretical Mechanics) Klasik Teorik Mekanik"

İstanbul University Publication (1998)

Assignments From Textbook

Exams



1 2 3 4 5





3




X


X



related devices, X



7




X

8




X

ASSESSMENT


Mid-terms 2 80

Quizzes 4 10

Assignment 8 10

Total 100


OVERALL GRADE 40


OVERALL GRADE 60

Total 100



DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 16 4 64


Mid-terms 2 10 20

Quizzes 4 1 4

Homework 8 3 24

Problem Hour and Presentation (Preparation included) 5 8 40

Final examination (Reparation Exam included) 2 10 20

Total Work Load 252



COURSE INFORMATON


QUANTUM MECHANICS I PHYS 521 1 4 + 0 4 10

Prerequisites -

Language of

Instruction English


Course Type Compulsory (Theory Option)



Assistants

Goals

The aim of this course is to teach the physical principles and

interpretation of quantum mechanics and the mathematical principles

on which they rest. Calculational techniques will also be emphasized.

Content

Principles of wave mechanics, Schroedinger equation, Eigenvalues

and eigenstates, angular momentum, matrices in quantum mechanics,

Symmetry, Approximation methods, Scattering.

Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment

Methods

1) Introduces the mathematical foundations of quantum

mechanics (Differential equations, Vectors and

Matrices, Fourier Analysis)

1,2,3 A,B,C

2) Explain the physical principles of quantum mechanics

(Classical Mechanics, Correspondance and Uncertainity

principles). Introduces scientific and technological

applications.

1,2,3 A,B,C

3) Develops skills to apply knowledge of physics and

mathematics. 1,2,3 A,B

4) Design and perform experiments(measurement,

research setup etc.), develop ability to analyze and

interpret experimental results.

1,2,3 A,B

5) Introduces exact and approximate calculation

methods. 1,2,3 A,B

6) Develop skill to define formulate and solve physics

problems. 1,2,3 A,B

7) Develop skill to apply techniques and devices

necessary for physical applications 1,2,3 A,B,C

Teaching

Methods: 1: Lecture, 2: Problkem Sets 3: Problem Session

Assessment

Methods: A: Examination B: Homework C: Presentation

COURSE CONTENT

Week Topics Study

Materials

1 MATHEMATICAL AND PHYSICAL FOUNDATIONS OF

QUANTUM MECHANICS

Modern Physics,

Math Methods

of Physics

2 SCHRÖDINGER WAVE EQUATION, WAVE FUNCTION Modern Physics,

3

EIGENVALUE AND EIGENVECTORS, EXPANSION

POSTULATE, INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATIONS.

STRUCTURE OF QUANTUM MECHANICS

Math Methods

of Physics

Sturm Liouville

Theory

4 BOUND AND SCATTERING STATE PROBLEMS IN ONE

DIMENSION

Differential

Equations,

Probability

5 OPERATORS, SYMMETRY AND CONSERVATION LAWS Classical

Mechanics

6

PROBLEMS IN MORE THAN ONE DIMENSION,

SEPARATION OF VARIABLES, MANY PARTICLE WAVE

FUNCTIONS

Math. Methods

in Physics

7 MIDTERM EXAM

8 MATRIX MECHANICS, ANGULAR MOMENTUM PROBLEM Linear Algebra

9 PROBLEMS WITH SPHERICAL SYMMETRY. THE

HYDROGEN ATOM

Math. Methods

in Physics

10 SPİN AND IDENTICAL PARTICLES

Angular

Momentum

Operators

11 PERTURBATION THEORY Math. Methods

in Physics

12 VARIATIONAL AND OTHER APPROXIMATION METHODS.

TIME DEPENDENT PERTURBATION THEORY.

Math. Meth in

Physics

13 SCATTERING THEORY Math. Meth in

Physics

14 REVIEW AND MIDTERM EXAMINATION

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook E.Merzbacher Quantum Mechanics (3. Edition). Wiley,1998


R: Shankar Principles of Quantum Mechanics, (2. Edition) Springer

(1994)

L.D.Landau and E. M. Liftshitz Quantum Mechanics. Non-

relativistic theory (3. Edition) Butterworth Heinemann (1981)

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

“Quantum Mechanics Demystified” David McMahan, Schaum’s Outline

of Theory and Problems of Quantum Mechanics” by Y. Peleg, R. Pnini,

E. Zaarur


Exams

ASSESSMENT


Mid-terms 2 80

Quizzes 4 10

Assignment 8 10

Total 100


OVERALL GRADE 40


OVERALL GRADE 60

Total 100



1 2 3 4 5





3




X




related devices, X



7




X

8




X



DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 16 4 64


Mid-terms 2 10 20

Quizzes 4 1 4

Ödev 8 3 24


Total Work Load 252



COURSE INFORMATION


ADVANCED METROLOGY PHYS 542 2 3+ 0+0 3 10

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English

Course

Level Postgraduate

Course

Type Compulsory

Course

Coordinator

Instructors Prof. Dr. Ahmet T. İnce,

Assistant Res. Assist. Melda Patan Alper

Goals To provide students with knowledge of how to use physics knowledge in

measurements of science.

Content

Brief history of measurements, measurements instruments; instrument

classification and characteristic, active/passive filter, sensitivity, bias, tolerance

etc., Error in measurements, firs and second order instruments, guidelines for

evaluating and expressing uncertainty, Primary, secondary and working

standards, traceability, measurements of electrical quantities; Bridge circuits,

Null type-Wheatstone bridge, deflection bridge etc. temperature measurements;

ITS-90 scale, practical temperature measurements etc.


Methods

Assessment

Methods

1) To learn measurement systems from past to present 1,2,3 A,C

2) To learn how to use physics knowledge for physical

measurements system 1,2,3 A,C

3) To learn the importance of instrument classification

and characteristics 1,2,3 A,C

4) To understand wide range of measurement techniques

in physics, used for industry. 1,2,3 A,C

5) To understand the realisation and maintanance of SI

base units 1,2,3 A,C

Teaching 1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case

Methods: Study

Assessment

Methods: A: Testing, C: Homework, I:Laboratory

COURSE CONTENT


1 History of measurements

2 Instrument classification and characteristics

3 Instrument classification and characteristics

4 Error in measurements system and quide to evaluation of

measurement uncertainties

5 Error in measurements systems and quide to evaluation of

measurement uncertainties

6 Primary, Secondary and working metrological standards

7 Primary, Secondary and working metrological standards

8 Measurements of electrical quantatities

9 Bridge circuits, errors in bridge measurement system

10 Realisation of national voltage standards, volts

11 Realisation of national Ampere standard

12 Realisation of national resistance; quantum hall effect

13 Temperature measurements; ITS-90 scale

14 Practical temperature measurements

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

1. G.M.S. de Silva, “Basic Metrology for ISO 9000

Certification

2. Alan S. Morris, “Principles of Measurements and

Instrumentation”


1. Bernhard Kramer, “The Art of Measurement”, PTB,

Germany.

2. Tom Duncan, “Success in Electronics”

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents Lecturer Notes

Assignments Homework assignments every three to four weeks


ASSESSMENT


Mid-terms 2 40

Home-works and presentations 4 10

Total


OVERALL GRADE 50


OVERALL GRADE 50

Total 100




1 2 3 4 5





3




X




related devices, X



7 Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving,

X



8




X


DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)


hours) 14 3 42


Mid-terms 2 3 6

Home works and presentations 4 12 48


Total Work Load 239



COURSE INFORMATON


Independent Study For Qualifying Exam PHYS 691

NC 30

Prerequisites

Language of

Instruction English

Course Level Ph.D.


Course Coordinator Prof.Dr. Ahmet İnce

Instructors

Assistants

Goals This course is designed to prepare the Ph.D. students for the qualifying

exam.

Content

In this course, the student carries out an independent study to prepare

for the qualifying exam. At the end of the course, the student takes a

written and oral qualifying exam to demonstrate that he/she has

sufficient knowledge about the fundamental subjects in his/her field and

that he/she is capable of conducting scientific reseach towards writing a

Ph.D. thesis.

Course Learning Outcomes

Program

Learning

Outcomes

Teaching

Methods

Assessment

Methods

Possess adequte knowledge of fundamental subjects

within the field of study 1,2,3 1 A

Ability to conduct research in the area of

concentration 4,5,6,7 1 A

Ability to contribute to the existing scientific

knowledge in the area of concentration 6,7,8 1 A

Ability to communicate technical content in writing

and orally 6 1 A

Teaching

Methods: 1: Independent study

Assessment

Methods: A: Qualifying Exam (written and oral)

COURSE CONTENT


1-14 Independent study in preparation for the qualifying exam

Variety of

textbooks in the

field of Systems

Engineering,

Books and

articles related to

the thesis topic.

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook


MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Assignments

Exams

ASSESSMENT


Qualifying exam (written) 1 50

Qualifying exam (oral) 1 50

Total 100

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade 100

Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade 0

Total 100

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise



1 2 3 4 5

1 Gets a sound base for the main fields of physics such as Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism,

X

2 Gets the ability of interpreting, analysing, forming a synthesis and relationships between the main fields of physics and/or other sciences,

X

3 Obtains the education required for the measurements in scientific and technological areas and the contribution of physics in the industrial applications and on the macroscopic scale such as the society,

X



X

5 Uses the academic sources, the computer technology and the related devices,

X



7 Gets the ability of creative and critical thinking, problem solving, researching, producing a new and original work, improving himself/herself in his/her own fields of interest,

X

8 Gains the concepts of ethics and responsibility. Undertakes the responsibility for the solutions to the problems related with his/her field as required for having an intellectual identity.

X

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION


(Hour)

Total

Workload

(Hour)

Independent study 1 750 750

Qualifying exam (written) 1 4 4

Qualifying exam (oral) 1 2 2

Total Work Load

756

Total Work Load / 25(h)

30.24

ECTS Credit of the Course

30