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    Physics 3B: Basic Physics II

    Physics 3B: Basic Physics II

    Second part of the Basic Physics 3 series. This course covers topics such as: fluid mechanics, thermodynamics,electrostatics (including dc circuits), magnetism (including eletromagnetic induction). The course assumes a working knowledge of calculus and trigonometry.

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    Physics
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    Physics
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    Physics 3A: Basic Physics

    Physics 3A: Basic Physics

    Introduction to basic physics. This course will introduce the conceptual and mathematical framework for kinematics and Newtonian dynamics, and also to teach problem solving techniques that are used in Physics. Other topics include: vectors; motion, force, and energy.

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    Physics
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    Physics
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    Physics 21: Science from Superheroes to Global Warming

    Physics 21: Science from Superheroes to Global Warming

    Have you ever wondered if Superman could really fly? What was Spiderman's spidey sense? How did Wonder Woman's invisible jet work? What does it really mean for something to be a scientific "fact"? Explore how science works and what constitutes "good" science through case studies drawn from a wide spectrum of people's experience, for example superheros, movies, and real world issues such as global warming. The case studies will provide the change to act as science critics as the students develop a better appreciation for science and the scientific method.

    Subjects:
    Physics
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    Science Global warming Superheroes Science in popular culture
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    Physics 20E: Life in the Universe

    Physics 20E: Life in the Universe

    An overview of the scientific quest to discover life elsewhere in the universe. Topics include the origin of life on Earth, Mars, extra-solar planets, interstellar travel, and extra-terrestrial intelligence.

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    Physics and Cosmology and Astronomy
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    Life on other planets
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    Physics 20B: Cosmology

    Physics 20B: Cosmology

    Cook's Tour of the universe. Ancient world models. Evidence for universal expansion; the size and age of the universe and how it all began. The long-range future and how to decide the right model. Anthropic principle. Course may be offered online.

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    Physics and Cosmology and Astronomy
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    Cosmology
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    Einstein's General Relativity and Gravitation

    Einstein's General Relativity and Gravitation

    An introduction to Einstein’s theory of gravitation. Tensor analysis, Einstein’s field equations, astronomical tests of Einstein’s theory, gravitational waves.

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    Physics
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    Gravitation General relativity (Physics) Einstein Albert 1879-1955
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    Quantum Physics III

    Quantum Physics III

    8.06 is the third course in the three-sequence physics undergraduate Quantum Mechanics curriculum. By the end of this course, you will be able to interpret and analyze a wide range of quantum mechanical systems using both exact analytic techniques and various approximation methods. This course will introduce some of the important model systems studied in contemporary physics, including two-dimensional electron systems, the fine structure of Hydrogen, lasers, and particle scattering.

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    Physics
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    Quantum theory
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    Quantum Physics I

    Quantum Physics I

    This is the first course in the undergraduate Quantum Physics sequence. It introduces the basic features of quantum mechanics. It covers the experimental basis of quantum physics, introduces wave mechanics, Schrödinger's equation in a single dimension, and Schrödinger's equation in three dimensions. This presentation of 8.04 by Barton Zwiebach (2016) differs somewhat and complements nicely the presentation of Allan Adams (2013). Adams covers a larger set of ideas; Zwiebach tends to go deeper into a smaller set of ideas, offering a systematic and detailed treatment. Adams begins with the subtleties of superpostion, while Zwiebach discusses the surprises of interaction-free measurements. While both courses overlap over a sizable amount of standard material, Adams discussed applications to condensed matter physics, while Zwiebach focused on scattering and resonances. The different perspectives of the instructors make the problem sets in the two courses rather different.

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    Physics
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    Quantum theory
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    Quantum Optical Communication

    Quantum Optical Communication

    6.453 Quantum Optical Communication is one of a collection of MIT classes that deals with aspects of an emerging field known as quantum information science. This course covers Quantum Optics, Single-Mode and Two-Mode Quantum Systems, Multi-Mode Quantum Systems, Nonlinear Optics, and Quantum System Theory.

    Subjects:
    Electronic and Information Engineering and Physics
    Keywords:
    Quantum optics Quantum theory Nonlinear optics
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    Wave Propagation

    Wave Propagation

    This course discusses theoretical concepts and analysis of wave problems in science and engineering. Examples are chosen from elasticity, acoustics, geophysics, hydrodynamics, blood flow, nondestructive evaluation, and other applications.

    Subjects:
    Mechanical Engineering and Physics
    Keywords:
    Wave mechanics Wave-motion Theory of
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