Applied Physics (MS)

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The MS degree in Applied Physics is directed toward students with interests in engineering physical systems for which acquisition and interpretation of information requires an understanding of underlying physical models, measurement techniques and disruptive factors such as noise, turbulence, and unwanted signals. Examples include RF electromagnetic or acoustic detection of objects or resources, photonic sources and detection and applications that involve the mechanics of solid and fluid media.

Required Analytical Courses

AME 508 Machine Learning and Computational Physics Units: 4
EE 604 Computational Methods in Applied Physics Units: 4

Topical Areas

Take at least two core courses (8 units) from the topical areas below, and take three elective courses (12 units) that follow the core courses chosen. Other courses may be substituted for listed electives subject to the approval of the program adviser.

A thesis (AME 594a , AME 594b or EE 594a , EE 594b ) can substitute for 4 elective units.

Students may also take up to two units of directed research (AME 590 or EE 590 ) to fulfill the 28-unit degree requirement.

Applied Physics (MS)

Required Analytical Courses

Topical Areas

Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Scattering

Optics and Photonics

Mechanics of Fluid and Solid Media