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Introduction to Special Relativity Prof. Markus Klute Mon-Fri, Jan 6-10, 13-17, 21-24, 27-31, 03-04:30pm, 26-152 Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Listeners allowed, space permitting Prereq: GIR:PHY1, GIR:CAL1 Level: U 9 units Standard A - F Grading REST 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. Intended for freshmen and sophomores. 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. Optional recitation sections: R01 TR 4:30 to 5:00 Room 26-152 Contact: Markus Klute, 24-508, 253-1589, klute@mit.edu |
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Classical Mechanics II Pablo Jarillo-Herrero Mon-Fri, Jan 6-10, 13-17, 21-24, 27-31, 10-11:30am, 54-100 Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class. Listeners allowed, space permitting Prereq: GIR:PHY1, GIR:CAL2 Level: U 6 units Standard A - F Grading A broad, theoretical treatment of classical mechanics, useful in its own right for treating complex dynamical problems, but essential to understanding the foundations of quantum mechanics and statistical physics. Generalized coordinates, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations, canonical transformations, and Poisson brackets. Applications to continuous media. The relativistic Lagrangian and Maxwell's equations. R01 MTWRF 1:00 - 2:00 room 8-205 Contact: Pablo Jarillo-Herrero, 13-2017, 253-3653, pjarillo@mit.edu |
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Introduction to Particle Accelerators Dr. Barletta Mon-Fri, Jan 20-24, 27-31, 09am-05:00pm, Knoxville, Tennessee Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS. Enter lottery by: 01-Oct-2013 Prereq: 6.013 or 8.07; permission of instructor Level: U 8 units Standard A - F Grading Can be repeated for credit Principles of acceleration: beam properties; linear accelerators, synchrotrons, and storage rings. Accelerator technologies: radio frequency cavities, bending and focusing magnets, beam diagnostics. Particle beam optics and dynamics. Special topics: measures of accelerators performance in science, medicine and industry; synchrotron radiation sources; free electron lasers; high-energy colliders; and accelerators for radiation therapy. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 units. Contact: Dr. Barletta, barletta@mit.edu |