Browsing Nuclear Science and Engineering (22) - Archived by Title
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22.611J / 6.651J / 8.613J Introduction To Plasma Physics I, Fall 2002
(2002-12)Introduces plasma phenomena relevant to energy generation by controlled thermonuclear fusion and to astrophysics. Basic plasma properties and collective behavior. Coulomb collisions and transport processes. Motion of charged ... -
22.A09 / 22.013 Career Options for Biomedical Research, Fall 2005
(2005-12)This course has been designed as a seminar to give students an understanding of how scientists with medical or scientific degrees conduct research in both hospital and academic settings. There will be interactive discussions ... -
3.021J / 1.021J / 10.333J / 18.361J / 22.00J Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, Spring 2008
(2008-06)This course explores the basic concepts of computer modeling and simulation in science and engineering. We'll use techniques and software for simulation, data analysis and visualization. Continuum, mesoscale, atomistic and ... -
3.021J / 1.021J / 10.333J / 18.361J / 22.00J Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, Spring 2011
(2011-06)This subject provides an introduction to modeling and simulation (IM/S), covering continuum methods, atomistic and molecular simulation (e.g. molecular dynamics) as well as quantum mechanics. These tools play an increasingly ... -
3.40J / 22.71J Physical Metallurgy, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Discusses structure-property relationships in metallic alloys selected to illustrate some basic concepts of physical metallurgy and alloy design. Fundamentals of annealing, spinodal decomposition, nucleation, growth, and ... -
3.40J / 22.71J Physical Metallurgy, Spring 2004
(2004-06)This course examines how the presence of 1-, 2- and 3D defects and second phases control the mechanical, electromagnetic and chemical behavior of metals and alloys. It considers point, line and interfacial defects in the ... -
4.651 20th Century Art, Fall 2002
(2002-12)Critical examination of major developments in European and American art during the past century. Surveys art's engagements with modernization, radical politics, utopianism, mass culture, changing conceptions of mind and ... -
6.172 Performance Engineering of Software Systems, Fall 2009
(2009-12)Modern computing platforms provide unprecedented amounts of raw computational power. But significant complexity comes along with this power, to the point that making useful computations exploit even a fraction of the ... -
6.436J / 15.085J Fundamentals of Probability, Fall 2005
(2005-12)This is a course on the fundamentals of probability geared towards first or second-year graduate students who are interested in a rigorous development of the subject. The course covers most of the topics in MIT course 6.431 ... -
6.868J / MAS.731J The Society of Mind, Spring 2007
(2007-06)This course is an introduction to a theory that tries to explain how minds are made from collections of simpler processes. The subject treats such aspects of thinking as vision, language, learning, reasoning, memory, ... -
6.972 Game Theory and Mechanism Design, Spring 2005
(2005-06)This course is offered to graduates and is an introduction to fundamentals of game theory and mechanism design with motivations drawn from various applications including distributed control of wireline and wireless ... -
SP.718 Special Topics at Edgerton Center: D-Lab Health: Medical Technologies for the Developing World, Spring 2009
(2009-06)D-Lab Health provides multi-disciplinary approach to global health technology design via guest lectures and a major project based on fieldwork. We will explore the current state of global health challenges and learn how ... -
SP.721 D-Lab: Development, Dialogue and Delivery, Fall 2004
(2004-12)D-Lab is a year-long series of courses and field trips. The fall class provides a basic background in international development and appropriate technology through guest speakers, case studies and hands-on exercises. Students ...