Ifyou are new to Geant4, we recommend that you read this documentfirst. The first part of the document provides a step-by-steptutorial in the use of Geant4; this is for a novice user. The secondpart describes the usage of the toolkit for practical applications,with a lot of example codes. After reading this part, you will beable to start to write a detector simulation program for mostapplications/experiments. The third part is for those who want tomake more advanced use of the toolkit.
This document is for those who want to contribute to the extensionof the functionality to the Geant4 toolkit - for example, to add anew physics process, to add a new particle, etc. It starts with theexplanation of the object-oriented analysis and design performed bythe original toolkit developers. Understanding this design ismandatory for a new toolkit developer. Then guidance on how toextend the functionality of each class category is given.
The Physics Reference Manual contains gaps in documentation whichcorrespond to un-implemented interactions. There are also a fewsections in which documentation is slight. Improvements in thesesections are expected by the next release.
This is the laboratory manual for the first course in the General Physics sequence. The course covers classical mechanics and is required of all students in science and engineering programs at Illinois Tech. All of the manuals are in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF). Departmental policy is that these documents can be viewed but not printed in the laboratory rooms, so please print the manual beforehand.
These are documents that will help students with their preparation for the Physics 123 laboratory and with the completion of laboratory reports. All of the documents are in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF).
The iOLab Manual for Scientists and Engineers provides 22 ready to use experiments, complete with video tutorials, for the first and second semester of a Calculus-based Physics course. Originally created by Tom Hemmick at SUNY Stonybrook to support distance learning for online University Physics Lab courses, the iOLab e-manual makes it easy for instructors to begin using the iOLab device in their online, hybrid, or face-to-face physics lab course.
We offer a wide variety of transferable courses in classical and modern physics, with several course sequences designed specifically for different audiences, including general education students, life science majors, and engineering/physical science majors.
Physicists study matter, energy, and the relationships between them, and devise methods to apply laws and theories of physics to industry, medicine, and other fields. Some career titles include acoustic physicist, astrophysicist, engineer, satellite data analyst, and medical or nuclear physicist.
Currently, there are no degrees or certificates offered in this discipline at Santa Monica College. Most students should plan to transfer to a four-year institution to continue their education toward a degree in this discipline. Transferring students who wish to qualify for an Associate degree before leaving Santa Monica College should discuss their plans with a Counselor before selecting classes.
This document describes the graduate degree program of the School of Physics. It includes detailed information about our courses of study, degree requirements, financial support, administrative matters, facilities, etc.
There are many resources available in the School and across campus to support graduate students throughout their career at Georgia Tech. The Associate Chair for Student Success (Dr. Ed Greco in Howey W206) is always available to help with ANY issue that may arise at any time.
The Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA) has collected information on all of these resources, as well as other useful ones, in this handy PDF. Students are encouraged to download and save this sheet for easy access.
The School of Physics strives at having a safe, respectful, and constructive workplace for all members of its community (faculty, researchers, students, and staff) where each individual is treated with respect and compassion. The School does not tolerate harassment, discrimination, intimidation or any behavior, either spoken or unspoken, that creates a negative or hurtful environment for any student. All graduate students must read and understand the Georgia Tech policies related to sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and nondiscrimination:
Lastly, please be aware that the School of Physics prohibits romantic or sexual relationships between faculty or staff members and any person under their supervision. Note that graduate TAs are considered staff members.
The MS degree requires 30 credit hours of graduate-level course work. These hours must include the graduate courses PHYS 6103, 6105, 6106, 6107 plus at least 6 hours of 8000-level Special Problem or Masters practicum research experience in Physics. The remaining credits are completed from Physics lecture courses at the 6000-level or higher. Use of a 4000-level physics course, or graduate courses from a school other than physics, is allowed with approval from the Associate Chair of Student Success. A minimum grade point average of 2.7 is required and no more than 3 hours may be taken on a pass/fail basis. There is no language or Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) requirement. This degree usually takes 3 semesters of full-time study to complete. The School does not provide financial support for MS students.
At the end of their final semester MS students give a 20-min presentation on their research project to a committee consisting of their research advisor plus two other School of Physics faculty members. The student will be assessed on the research skills acquired during the program and the quality of their presentation. The assessment forms are available from the Academic Office and can be downloaded here:
The assessment forms are to be completed by each member of the committee, including the research advisor. If using the Fillable PDFs, the forms must be flattened by printing to a PDF file and then emailed to the Associate Chair for Student Success. The non-fillable forms are to be collected by a member of the committee (not the research advisor) and delivered to the Associate Chair for Student Success. The assessments are not used to pass or fail a student, but are used to provide constructive feedback to the student and to evaluate the effectiveness of the MS program. [Note: Ph.D. students who are obtaining the MS degree 'on-the-way' (see Sect. V.B below) do not need to give this presentation.]
The Ph.D. degree requires successful completion of (1) a program of study in core and advanced physics courses; (2) a course in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR); (3) a Comprehensive Exam (consisting of a Thesis Proposal and an oral Proposal Exam); (4) a Minor course of study; and (5) a written Ph.D. thesis and a public defense of that thesis. Georgia Tech requires that all doctoral students maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
[A Ph.D. student may also choose to obtain a MS in Physics 'along-the-way' after they have obtained the required number of credits (typically after the 1st summer in the program). See Sect. V.B below. As long as the MS requirements are satisfied, the MS can be awarded whether or not the Ph.D. is completed. The end-of-program presentation is not required for Ph.D. students to obtain the MS degree.]
Students are expected to earn course grades of A or B in all core courses. Students who earn more than two grades of C or any number of D or F grades in the core courses may not continue in the Ph.D. program without the explicit permission of the School's Graduate Committee; however, if they wish, these students will be allowed to complete a summer Special Problems project in order to attempt to earn the MS degree.
1st Year Course Requirements: Elective Courses
In addition to the core courses, all first-year students will register for one 3-hour Physics elective course in the Fall and Spring semesters. These courses will be discussed during advising meetings held prior to the beginning of each semester between the Associate Chair for Student Success and each student. By discussing their academic background and interests, the Associate Chair for Student Success will make a recommendation to each student on their elective course for the semester. In almost all cases the elective courses will be graduate level lecture course (6000, 7000 or 8000 level), but 4000-level courses may be allowed, if appropriate. Students are expected to earn a C or better in both elective courses in order for the courses to count towards the Advanced Course Requirement (see below).
Classical Mechanics Requirement: The advising meeting will include a discussion on the student's background in Classical Mechanics, including their exposure to key topics (including, but not limited to, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics) and the textbook the student used in their undergraduate courses. If the student's background in Classical Mechanics appears insufficient then the student will be required to complete PHYS 6101 before being Admitted to Ph.D. Candidacy. In this case, a student may wish to take PHYS 6101 as their Fall elective course.
1st Year Course Requirements: Special Problem Research
In the Spring semester all first-year Ph.D. students register in PHYS 8901 (Special Problem), a 3-hour course arranged with an individual faculty member, and taken on a pass/fail basis. Registration requires the permission of the professor. The Special Problem should be viewed as a serious opportunity to begin Ph.D. research with a faculty member. If, at mid-term, either the student or the professor concludes that a partnership toward an eventual Ph.D. is unlikely, the student should find another professor with whom to explore Ph.D. research for the second half of the semester. Students may not register for more than one Special Problem per semester.
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