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IAP 2001 Subjects

Physics

8.20
Introduction to Special Relativity
Professor Barton Zwiebach
Mon-Fri, Jan 10-12, 16-18, 23-26, 29-2, 09:30am-12:00pm, 4-270, NOTE ROOM CHANGE!!

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: 8.01, 18.01
Level: U 9 units Standard A - F Grading   

Introduces the basic ideas and equations of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. Topics include: Lorentz transformations, length contraction and time dilation, four vectors, Lorentz invariants, relativistic energy and momentum, relativistic kinematics, Doppler shift, space-time diagrams, relativity paradoxes, and some concepts of General Relativity. Subject intended for freshman and sophomore levels. Not usable as a restricted elective by Physics majors. Credit cannot be received for 8.20 if credit for 8.033 is or has been received in the same or prior terms.
Please note first class meets on Wednesday, January 10!!!
Due to a larger than expected amount of people, we moved the location from 2-146 to 4-270!!!
Contact: Professor Barton Zwiebach, 6-303, 253-4839, zwiebach@mitlns.mit.edu

8.21
Classical Mechanics II
Christoph Paus
Mon-Fri, Jan 8-12, 16-19, 22-26, 29-2, 02-03:30pm, 4-270

Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: 8.033, 18.02
Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading   

Continuation of 8.033, containing the more theoretical topics. Normally taken by physics majors in their sophomore year. Hamilton's Principle. Linear mechanics with applications to continuous media. Hamiltonian formulation. Liouville's theorem. Action-angle variables in one dimension. Poisson brackets. Canonical transformations. Noether's theorem. Integrable vs non-integrable systems.
Special IAP class note: During IAP, Integrable vs non-integrable systems will NOT be covered.
Contact: Christoph Paus, 24-509, 258-0314, paus@mit.edu


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