"Introduction to Electrostatics; Boundary-Value Problems in Electrostatics; Multipoles; Magnetostatics; Time-Dependent Fields and Maxwell’s Equations.

Fundamentals of Nano- Scope physics. Free and confined electrons, band theory, tunnel junctions, single electron tunneling. Electronic structure of quantum dots, quantum wires and quantum wells and their transport properties, Electronic structures of (0, 1, and 2 dimensions).

This introductory course covers the theories and applications of atomistic scale modeling techniques to simulate, understand, and predict the properties of materials. Topics include Quantum mechanical methods, Molecular dynamics, Molecular statics, Monte Carlo methods, and Computational design of materials. Computer laboratories on these topics.

Formalism of quantum mechanics and Hilbert space, The Schr?dinger and Heisenberg Pictures; Gauge Transformations; Particle in a Central Potential; Formal Theory of Angular Momentum; Eigen Values and Eigen States of Angular Momentum; Orbital Angular Momentum; Time dependent Perturbation Theory and Applications. Variational Method and Applications.

This course in polymer nanocomposites focuses on materials, manufacturing methods, Characterization and applications. It will include different types of nanomaterials that are commonly used in Modifying the polymer matrix composites. The major thrust would be the challenges in manufacturing low-cost real-life components in industrial applications, commercial success stories, its impact on current Established material market, and future directions.

Overview of the fundamentals of photovoltaic devices, including principles of operation, with emphasis on the materials science aspects of the different technologies available. Also, will discuss the Nanocomposites materials: (organic- inorganic nanoparticles and nanorods) photovoltaic devices.

"Propagation of optical beams in homogenous and guiding media Optical resonators, Fabry-Perot etalon, mode stability criteria, losses in optical resonator, unstable resonator; Theory of laser oscillation, threshold conditions, Fabry-Perot laser, line-shape function and line broadening effects, three and four level systems, mode locking and Q-switching; Non-linear phenomena; Frequency conversion; High power lasers."

Crystalline and amorphous solids – Metallic, semiconducting and insulating materials – Crystal growth – Thin films – Nano- properties – Phase change in solids and phase diagrams – X-ray diffraction – Elemental analysis – Preparation of alloys and ceramics – Types of defects – Elasticity and hardness – Polymers and plastics - Ultraviolet and infrared properties of materials.

Differential Equations, Sturm – Liouville Theory, Functions of a Complex Variable, Fourier series, Integral Transform-Fourier and Laplace transforms

Repetition of quantum mechanical foundations, One-electron atoms, Helium Atom. Many-electron atoms, Molecular symmetry and motion, Molecular quantum mechanics, Molecular spectra.

Methods and elements of scientific research, literature survey, article analysis, citation, oral presentation of nanotechnology topic.

Introduction to methods for fabricating materials and devices in Nano- structures. Nano-particle, Nano-tube, Nano-rods and Nano-wire synthesis. Top-down methods including chemical vapor deposition (CVD), Metallic nanoparticles by DC sputtering and condensation methods, conventional and advanced lithography, doping, and etching. Bottom-up methods including self-assembly. Integration of heterogeneous structures into functioning devices. characterization techniques for nanomaterials

Thermodynamic functions, Boltzmann statistics Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics, ideal and real gases, quantum statistics, magnetic and solid statistics.

Topics covered in this course include crystallography, Fermi surfaces, motion of electrons, properties of the solid materials and superconductivity.

Calculus of Variations, Lagrange and Hamiltonian Mechanics, Forces of Constraints; Symmetry Principles and Conserved Quantities, Formulation of the Problem of Small Oscillations; Normal Coordinates and Normal Modes; Coupled Problem and Applications.

Scattering theory, perturbation theory, spin of the atom, molecules and atomic nuclei, identical particles

Physical properties of the nucleus, nuclear structure and nuclear models, nuclear scattering, and nuclear transformations from a theoretical viewpoint

This course will introduce students to the rapidly developing field of nan engineered materials with special focus on their electronic properties. The course is expected to appeal materials scientists, physicists and alike. Therefore, fundamental aspects of the electronic properties of these materials, as well as fabrication processes and applications will be discussed in this course. The scientific lecture will A list of the topics include electronic transport in 1-, 2-, and 3-dimension, nanofabrication technology, scanning probe techniques, semiconductor superlattices and quantum dots, nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanowires, and molecular electronics.

"Modern advanced topics in physics