Browsing Physics (8) - Archived by Issue Date
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8.592 Statistical Physics in Biology, Spring 2003
(2003-06)A survey of problems at the interface of statistical physics and modern biology: Bioinformatic methods for extracting information content of DNA; gene finding, sequence comparison, phylogenetic trees. Physical interactions ... -
8.851 Strong Interactions, Spring 2003
(2003-06)The strong force which bind quarks together is described by a relativistic quantum field theory called quantum chromodynamics (QCD). Subject surveys: The QCD Langrangian, asymptotic freedom and deep inelastic scattering, ... -
8.06 Quantum Physics III, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Continuation of 8.05. Units: natural units, scales of microscopic phenomena, applications. Time-independent approximation methods: degenerate and non-degenerate perturbation theory, variational method, Born-Oppenheimer ... -
8.282J / 12.402J Introduction to Astronomy, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Quantitative introduction to physics of the solar system, stars, interstellar medium, the Galaxy, and Universe, as determined from a variety of astronomical observations and models. Topics: planets, planet formation; stars, ... -
8.044 Statistical Physics I, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Introduction to probability, statistical mechanics, and thermodynamics. Random variables, joint and conditional probability densities, and functions of a random variable. Concepts of macroscopic variables and thermodynamic ... -
8.251 String Theory for Undergraduates, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Introduction to the main concepts of string theory to undergraduates. Since string theory is quantum mechanics of a relativistic string, the foundations of the subject can be explained to students exposed to both special ... -
8.04 Quantum Physics I, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Experimental basis of quantum physics: photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, photons, Franck-Hertz experiment, the Bohr atom, electron diffraction, deBroglie waves, and wave-particle duality of matter and light. ... -
8.08 Statistical Physics II, Spring 2003
(2003-06)Probability distributions for classical and quantum systems. Microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical partition-functions and associated thermodynamic potentials. Conditions of thermodynamic equilibrium for homogenous ... -
8.01 Physics I, Fall 2003
(2003-12)Physics I is a first-year physics course which introduces students to classical mechanics. Topics include: space and time; straight-line kinematics; motion in a plane; forces and equilibrium; experimental basis of Newton's ... -
8.033 Relativity, Fall 2003
(2003-12)Normally taken by physics majors in their sophomore year. Einstein's postulates; consequences for simultaneity, time dilation, length contraction, clock synchronization; Lorentz transformation; relativistic effects and ... -
8.334 Statistical Mechanics II: Statistical Mechanics of Fields, Spring 2004
(2004-06)A two-semester course on statistical mechanics. Basic principles are examined in 8.333: the laws of thermodynamics and the concepts of temperature, work, heat, and entropy. Postulates of classical statistical mechanics, ... -
8.044 Statistical Physics I, Spring 2004
(2004-06)Introduction to probability, statistical mechanics, and thermodynamics. Random variables, joint and conditional probability densities, and functions of a random variable. Concepts of macroscopic variables and thermodynamic ... -
8.286 The Early Universe, Spring 2004
(2004-06)The Early Universe provides an introduction to modern cosmology. The first half deals with the development of the big-bang theory from 1915 to 1980, and latter half with recent impact of particle theory. -
8.512 Theory of Solids II, Spring 2004
(2004-06)Second term of a theoretical treatment of the physics of solids. Interacting electron gas: many-body formulation, Feynman diagrams, random phase approximation and beyond. General theory of linear response: dielectric ... -
8.701 Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics, Spring 2004
(2004-06)The phenomenology and experimental foundations of particle and nuclear physics are explored in this course. Emphasis is on the fundamental forces and particles, as well as composites. -
8.01T Physics I, Fall 2004
(2004-12)This freshman-level course is an introduction to classical mechanics. The subject is taught using the TEAL (Technology Enabled Active Learning) format which features small group interaction via table-top experiments utilizing ... -
8.05 Quantum Physics II, Fall 2004
(2004-12)Together, this course and 8.06: Quantum Physics III cover quantum physics with applications drawn from modern physics. Topics covered in this course include the general formalism of quantum mechanics, harmonic oscillator, ... -
8.09 Classical Mechanics II, Fall 2004
(2004-12)Formal introduction to classical mechanics, Euler-Lagrange equations, Hamilton's equations of motion used to describe central force motion, scattering, perturbation theory and Noether's theorem. Extension to continuous and ... -
8.811 Particle Physics II, Fall 2004
(2004-12)Survey of current research in High Energy Physics. Topics include electron-positron and proton-antiproton collisions; electroweak phenomena, heavy flavor physics, and high-precision tests of the Standard Model. Other topics ... -
8.20 Introduction to Special Relativity, January IAP 2005
(2005)This course introduces the basic ideas and equations of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. If you have hoped to understand the physics of Lorentz contraction, time dilation, the "twin paradox", and E=mc2, ...