22.903
Hands-On Inverse Problems for Remote Diagnostics
Pabitra Sen
Mon-Thu, Jan 8-11, 16-17, 01-03:00pm, NW14-1112, Jan 8, lecture 1-3; lab 3-6pm
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Prereq: —
Level: H 3 units Standard A - F Grading
Three lab experiments will be performed to illustrate how the simplest ideas of physics and inverse problems are used in a multi-billion dollar industry where properties of matter in the deep interior of the earth are measured to estimate hydrocarbon. Two-day trip to Schlumberger center (January 16 & 17) will end the course. At Schlumberger, students will be given hands on exposure to the real tools and techniques. Course covers 1)Electrical conductivity; 2)Compton Effect - the attenuation of gamma rays; 3)Velocity and the attenuation of sound.
Contact: Pabitra Sen, NW14-2215, 258-0554, sen@mit.edu
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22.920
A Hands-On Introduction to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
David Cory
Tue-Thu, Jan 16-18, 23-25, 01-03:00pm, NW14-1112
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Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Standard A - F Grading
Hands-on introduction to NMR presenting background in classical theory and instrumentation. Each lecture followed by lab experiments both to demonstrate ideas presented during the lecture and to familiarize students with state-of-the-art NMR instrumentation. Experiments cover topics ranging from spin dynamics to spectroscopy, and include imaging.
Enrollment limited. Interested students should apply by e-mail to Professor David Cory at dcory@mit.edu
Web: http://web.mit.edu/afs/athena/course/22/22.920/www/
Contact: David Cory, NW14-2217, x3-3806, dcory@mit.edu
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22.921
Nuclear Power Plant Dynamics and Control
John Bernard
Tue Jan 16, Thu Jan 18, Tue Jan 23, Thu Jan 25, Tue Jan 30, 01-02:30pm, NW12-202, co-sponsored by NRL
Prereq: Graduate Level
Level: G 3 units Standard A - F Grading
Introduction to reactor dynamics including subcritical multiplication, critical operation in absence of thermal feedback effects and effects of Xenon, fuel and moderator temperature, etc. Derivation of point kinetics and dynamic period equations. Techniques for reactor control including signal validation, supervisory algorithms, model-based trajectory tracking, and rule-based control. Overview of light-water reactor startup. Lectures and demonstrations with computer simulation and the use of the MIT Research Reactor.
Contact: Eddy Lau, NW12-116, 253-4212, eslau@mit.edu
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