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SPECIAL STUDIES, SEMINARS, AND
TUTORIALS
778. Special Studies in Philosophy. 2
hr. plus conf.; 3 cr. May be repeated for
credit provided topic is different.††
779. Seminar in Philosophy. 2 hr. plus
conf.; 3 cr. May be repeated for credit pro-
vided topic is different.††
780. Tutorial: Special Problems. 
The completion of a project under the
direction of a member of the department.
780.1. 1 hr.; 1 cr.
780.2. 2 hr.; 2 cr.
780.3. 3 hr.; 3 cr.
791. Thesis Research. Hr. to be
arranged; 3 cr. Preparation of an accept-
able Master’s thesis under faculty supervi-
sion. (Required of all candidates for the
M.A. in Philosophy. A candidate will regis-
ter for the course once and credit will not
be granted until the thesis is accepted.)††
Physics
Chair: Kenneth R. Rafanelli
Graduate Advisers: For Ph.D. candidates:
Azriel Z. Genack; for Master’s candidates:
J. Marion Dickey
The Physics Department offers a full spec-
trum of courses in theoretical and experi-
mental physics, as well as research
programs leading to the M.A. degree and
the City University of New York Ph.D.
degree.
A partial list of research activities
includes: development of high coercivity
magnetic materials having wide applica-
tion in microelectronics, development of
sophisticated diagnostic techniques for sur-
faces, development of acousto-optic tech-
niques for use in mammography, studies of
photonic band gaps and localization, theo-
retical studies of wave diffusion in random
media, and elementary particle theory.
The department has research funding
from NSF, DOE, DOD, FIPSE, NASA, the
Aaron Diamond Foundation, Exxon
Research, Brookhaven National Laborato-
ries, and other agencies. This funding
allows a high level of student support and
purchase of the most up-to-date equip-
ment.
Faculty
Rafanelli, Kenneth R., Chair, Professor,
Ph.D. 1964, Stevens Institute of Tech-
nology: theoretical elementary particle
physics, relativistic rotating particles
Genack, Azriel Z., Graduate Adviser, Dis-
tinguished Professor, Ph.D. 1973,
Columbia University: experimental
solid state physics, light scattering and
nonlinear optics
Dickey, J. Marion, Graduate Adviser, Pro-
fessor, Ph.D. 1967, Cambridge Universi-
ty: risk assessment, reactor safety, solid
state physics
Cadieu, Fred J., Professor, Ph.D. 1970,
University of Chicago: experimental
solid state physics, rare earth transition
metal magnetic systems
Ferrari, Lawrence A., Professor, Ph.D.
1965, Stevens Institute of Technology:
experimental plasma physics, electro-
magnetic waves in magnetoplasmas
Fischer, C. Rutherford, Professor, Ph.D.
1960, Yale University: theoretical solid
state and molecular physics, azide crys-
tals
Klarfeld, Joseph, Associate Professor, Ph.D.
1969, Yeshiva University: general rela-
tivity, classical and quantum field theory
Lisyansky, Alexander, Professor, Ph.D.
1977, Donetsk State University, USSR:
condensed matter theory, phase transi-
tions, and critical phenomena
Miksic, Mark G., Associate Professor, Ph.D.
1962, Polytechnic Institute of New
York: experimental solid state physics;
X-ray and neutron diffraction of thin
films
Neuberger, Jacob, Professor, Ph.D. 1958,
New York University: theoretical solid
state physics, diffusion of defects in
solids
Schwarz, Steven A., Associate Professor,
Ph.D. 1980, Stanford University: sec-
ondary ion mass spectrometry using
polymers, semiconductors, and metals.
Sessoms, Allen Lee, Professor, Ph.D. 1972,
Yale University: nuclear instrumenta-
tion, experimental particle physics,
public policy related to nuclear weapons
Program for the Master of Arts
Degree
Requirements for Matriculation
These requirements are in addition to the
general requirements for admission.
1. Candidate must have a minimum of
16 credits in physics beyond the introduc-
tory college course and six credits in math-
ematics beyond elementary calculus.
2. Letters of recommendation must be
written by individuals who are qualified to
attest to the applicant’s character and
capacity to do graduate work in physics.
Requirements for the Master of Arts
Degree
These requirements are in addition to the
general requirements for the Master of
Arts degree.
1. All candidates must complete the fol-
lowing courses or their equivalents as
determined by the Graduate Physics Com-
mittee:
credits
601. Introduction to
Mathematical Physics
3
625. Introduction to
Quantum Mechanics
3
641. Statistical Physics
3
711. Analytical Dynamics
4
715. Electromagnetic Theory
4
2. A minimum grade of B is required in
any course numbered 600 to 699.
3. Graduate courses in mathematics
and chemistry may be approved by the
Graduate Physics Committee.
4. All candidates must take and pass a
written comprehensive examination.
The Master of Arts is the first 30 cred-
its of doctoral work in physics. The CUNY
doctoral program is described in the Bul-
letin of the Graduate School.
Courses in Physics
Candidates for the Master of Arts degree
must take at least three Physics courses at
the 700 level or above.
501. Modern Aspects of Physics. 4 hr.; 4
cr. A course for teachers providing discus-
sion of selected topics in mechanics, elec-
tronics, atomic and nuclear physics. Not
open to candidates for the M.A. degree in
Physics.††
P H Y S I C S
†-Offered either Fall or Spring; see Class Schedule.
††-May be offered; see Class Schedule.

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