Applied & Engineering Physics (AEP)Engineering

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

AEP 1100

Lasers have had an enormous impact on communications, medicine, remote sensing, and material processing. This course reviews the properties of light that are essential to understanding the underlying principles ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRI 1100

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10710 AEP 1100   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10711 AEP 1100   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10712 AEP 1100   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10713 AEP 1100   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10714 AEP 1100   LAB 404

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 2170

Second in a three semester introductory physics sequence. Explores quantitative modeling of the physical world through a study of electricity and magnetism. More mathematical and abstract than a typical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHYS 2217

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9883 AEP 2170   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    All enrollment requests should be directed to physicsenrollment@cornell.edu

  •  9887 AEP 2170   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9888 AEP 2170   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9889 AEP 2170   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 2550

This course examines the physical hardware of quantum information processing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing technologies. Topics include an analysis of qubit attributes and an introduction ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGRD 2550

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10606 AEP 2550   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3200

Covers review of vector analysis, tensor calculus, Dirac Delta functions, complex variable theory, Cauchy-Rieman conditions, complex Taylor and Laurent series, Cauchy integral formula and residue techniques, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 5100

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10543 AEP 3200   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10544 AEP 3200   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3550

Intermediate-level course on electromagnetic theory with a focus on statics. Vector calculus, electrostatics, conductors, dielectric materials, boundary conditions, solutions to Laplace's equation, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 5550

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10360 AEP 3550   LEC 001

    • MWF Clark Hall 247
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Pollack, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10361 AEP 3550   DIS 201

    • M Clark Hall 247
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Pollack, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3620

Continuation of AEP 3610 covering more advanced material in quantum mechanics. Topics include operator formalism and matrix representation, angular momentum and spin, the hydrogen atom, techniques for ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 5620

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  9890 AEP 3620   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course is currently taught in the Flipped Classroom Format

  •  9891 AEP 3620   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3630

Practical electronics as encountered in a scientific or engineering research/development environment. Analyze, design, build, and test circuits using discrete components and integrated circuits. Analog ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 3360

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9938 AEP 3630   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students whose schedule of required classes prevents them from enrolling in open components of this class should join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist.

  •  9939 AEP 3630   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Kirkland, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students will attend lab on a rotating schedule determined by the instructor.

  •  9940 AEP 3630   LAB 402

    • WF
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Kirkland, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students will attend lab on a rotating schedule determined by the instructor.

AEP 4340

Intro to elasticity (including stress and strain tensors and their linear relations for isotropic materials), very brief intro to plastic deformation, fluid properties and some hydrostatics, conservation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 5340

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9892 AEP 4340   LEC 001

    • MWF Clark Hall 247
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: AEP 3330 & 3560 or equivalent.

  •  9893 AEP 4340   DIS 201

    • W Clark Hall 247
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4400

Introduction to the fundamentals of the interaction of laser light with matter, including a survey of phenomena and photonic devices based on these processes with relevance to modern science and technology. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEP 5400

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10402 AEP 4400   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4450

Introductory Senior-level course on electromagnetic and optical metamaterials. The properties of matter can be molded and tailored on subwavelength spatial scales yielding 'metamaterials' with properties ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4380ECE 5380

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18033 AEP 4450   LEC 001

    • TR Upson Hall 206
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Monticone, F

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4840

Introduction to the physical principles and various engineering aspects underlying power generation by controlled fusion. Topics include: fuels and conditions required for fusion power and basic fusion-reactor ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  • 10136 AEP 4840   LEC 001

    • MWF Phillips Hall 307
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Hammer, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4900

Laboratory or theoretical work in any branch of engineering physics under the direction of a member of the faculty. The study can take a number of forms; for example, design of laboratory apparatus, performance ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13545 AEP 4900   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14015 AEP 4900   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Muller, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14016 AEP 4900   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Kourkoutis, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14017 AEP 4900   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Moses, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14018 AEP 4900   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Kusse, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14019 AEP 4900   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14020 AEP 4900   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Wise, F

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14021 AEP 4900   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Brock, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14022 AEP 4900   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Pollack, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14103 AEP 4900   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Shvets, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14114 AEP 4900   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Lambert, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14145 AEP 4900   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Fennie, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14225 AEP 4900   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Shan, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14229 AEP 4900   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • McMahon, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 20914 AEP 4900   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4910

Laboratory or theoretical work in any branch of engineering physics under the direction of a member of the faculty. The study can take a number of forms; for example, design of laboratory apparatus, performance ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-6 Credits Multi-Term

  • 14024 AEP 4910   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Kourkoutis, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

AEP 5100

Covers review of vector analysis, tensor calculus, Dirac Delta functions, complex variable theory, Cauchy-Rieman conditions, complex Taylor and Laurent series, Cauchy integral formula and residue techniques, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 3200

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18710 AEP 5100   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18711 AEP 5100   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5340

Intro to elasticity (including stress and strain tensors and their linear relations for isotropic materials), very brief intro to plastic deformation, fluid properties and some hydrostatics, conservation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 4340

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18723 AEP 5340   LEC 001

    • MWF Clark Hall 247
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18724 AEP 5340   DIS 201

    • W Clark Hall 247
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5400

Introduction to the fundamentals of the interaction of laser light with matter, including a survey of phenomena and photonic devices based on these processes with relevance to modern science and technology. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEP 4400

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18811 AEP 5400   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5500

Can an electric vehicle be made cheaper than a gasoline one with comparable range? How much of our energy needs can be supplied by solar energy? What is the maximum efficiency of a solar cell? Graduate-level ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18654 AEP 5500   LEC 001

    • TR Clark Hall 247
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Muller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5510

This course concerns various phenomena occurring in low-symmetry, dispersive media, i.e.,those lacking space-inversion (I), or time-reversal (T), or both, or having only TI. This is of renewed interest ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10691 AEP 5510   LEC 001

    • TR Clark Hall 247
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Fennie, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5550

Intermediate-level course on electromagnetic theory with a focus on statics. Vector calculus, electrostatics, conductors, dielectric materials, boundary conditions, solutions to Laplace's equation, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 3550

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18704 AEP 5550   LEC 001

    • MWF Clark Hall 247
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Pollack, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18705 AEP 5550   DIS 201

    • M Clark Hall 247
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Pollack, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5620

Continuation of AEP 5610 covering more advanced material in quantum mechanics. Topics include operator formalism and matrix representation, angular momentum and spin, the hydrogen atom, techniques for ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 3620

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 18699 AEP 5620   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18700 AEP 5620   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 7510

Independent study under the direction of a member of the university faculty. Students participate in an independent research project through work on a special problem related to their field of interest. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3-12 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13547 AEP 7510   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Brock, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

AEP 7540

Special topics in applied science, with focus on areas of applied physics and engineering that are of current interest. Subjects chosen are presented in a seminar format by the students. A major goal of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  •  9894 AEP 7540   SEM 101

    • F Clark Hall 609
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Brock, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Restricted to MS & M.Eng students in AEP

AEP 8200

Thesis research for applied physics graduate students. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 13548 AEP 8200   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Brock, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14235 AEP 8200   RSC 702

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14236 AEP 8200   RSC 703

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14237 AEP 8200   RSC 704

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Fennie, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14238 AEP 8200   RSC 705

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14239 AEP 8200   RSC 706

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Kourkoutis, L

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14240 AEP 8200   RSC 707

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14241 AEP 8200   RSC 708

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Lambert, G

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14242 AEP 8200   RSC 709

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14243 AEP 8200   RSC 710

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14244 AEP 8200   RSC 711

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Muller, D

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14245 AEP 8200   RSC 712

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Pollack, L

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14246 AEP 8200   RSC 713

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Shvets, G

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14247 AEP 8200   RSC 714

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Wise, F

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-15 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 14248 AEP 8200   RSC 715

    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
    • Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research