Applied Physics
Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Henk F. Arnoldus
Hilbun Hall 125
Box 5167
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Telephone: 662-325-2159
E-mail: hfa1@msstate.edu
An Interdisciplinary Program
An interdisciplinary program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering with a concentration in Applied Physics is available. A specific program, depending on the research interest of the student, is established by consultation between the student and his/her advisor. The program requires a master’s degree (either thesis or non-thesis) from Mississippi State University or another recognized university as a prerequisite for admission to the Applied Physics Ph.D. graduate program.
Major areas of study include the following.
- computational physics
- theoretical and experimental optics
- diagnostics using the techniques of conventional, imaging, and laser spectroscopy
- experimental and theoretical nuclear structure physics
- astrophysics
- astrochemistry
Graduate research and teaching assistantships are available. For a complete listing of requirements and other pertinent information, please reference information provided in Physics and Astronomy , College of Arts and Science, located in this publication.
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Applied Physics Concentration
| Core Courses | ||
| PH 8213 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PH 8233 | Methods of Theoretical Physics I | 3 |
| PH 8243 | Methods of Theoretical Physics II | 3 |
| PH 8313 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| PH 8743 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PH 8753 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| Other Requirements | ||
| Additional coursework in the area of specialization | ||
| PH 9000 | Dissertation Research /Dissertation in Physics (at least 20 hours) | 20 |
| Total Hours | 38 | |
Ph.D. candidates must pass written preliminary examinations on the core courses and, if required by their graduate advisory committee or the Physics department head, on their Engineering or other applied courses. The written preliminary exam on Electromagnetic Theory also covers material from PH 6333 Electromagnetic Fields II.
After passing the written preliminary exams, Ph.D. candidates must then pass an oral preliminary examination on the proposed dissertation topic. A dissertation is required of all Ph.D. candidates.