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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 ...
8.02 Electricity and Magnetism: TEAL:Studio Physics Project, Fall 2002
(2002-12)
Introduction to electromagnetism and electrostatics: electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric structure of matter; conductors and dielectrics. Concepts of electrostatic field and potential, electrostatic energy. Electric ...
8.251 String Theory for Undergraduates, Spring 2005
(2005-06)
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 ...
8.251 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 ...