Specialty Subject Requirements

Students are required to take two basic one-semester subjects in their research specialty (three in Nuclear and Particle Theory). These subjects are central to the research area and it is advantageous to complete them as early as possible. The specialty courses in the various fields are listed below and each must be passed with a "B" or better. Substituting for any of the following subjects requires a request in writing (or e-mail) to the appropriate Division Head. After commenting, the Division Head will forward the request to the General Examination and Requirements Coordinator who will send notification of the decision.

SPECIALTY SUBJECTS

Astrophysics
8.901, 8.902   Astrophysics I, II

Atomic and Optical Physics
8.421, 8.422   Atomic and Optical Physics I, II

Condensed Matter Physics
8.511, 8.512 Theory of Solids I, II

Experimental Nuclear Physics
8.701  Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
8.711  Nuclear Physics

Experimental Particle Physics
8.701  Introduction  to Nuclear and Particle Physics
8.811  Particle Physics

Nuclear and Particle Theory
8.325  Relativistic Quantum Field Theory III
and, as appropriate, two of the following:

8.334 Statistical Mechanics II
8.962 General Relativity
8.952 Particle Physics of the Early Universe
8.896J Supersymmetric Quantum FIeld Theories
8.821 String Theory
8.831 Supersymmetry
8.841 Electroweak Interactions
8.851 Strong Interactions

8.701  Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics

Plasma Physics
8.613J, 8.614J    Introduction to Plasma Physics I, II