The basic ideas of the Special Theory of Relativity: Einstein’s two big ideas, the Lorentz Transformations, relativistic kinematics and how to remember the signs.
Relativity
Do I make enough garbage?
Logan 9/11 Memorial
After dropping my family off at Logan Airport, I noticed the 9/11 Memorial while crossing the pedestrian bridge from Terminal A to Central Parking. Here is the brochure.
These are pictures I took as I walked around.
Delbruek-Luria paper
Classic early biophysics paper
George C. Scott Chewing
From Dr. Strangelove: George C. Scott chewing
Week 17 – Two State Systems
This week: two state qunatum mechanical systems. Spin 1/2 and rotations, time independent perturbations, time dependent perturbations leading to emission and absorption, NMR and MASERS. Music: “Summer Wind” by Lyle Lovett, “Frank’s Wild Years” by Tom Waits and “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Two State Systems
Week 10 – Time Scales
This week, we think about different time scales: atomic, cosmological, sub-atomic, geological and human. We also think about how to make your computer go faster. Music: Theme from James Bond, “Only You” and “Kawika” from The Sunday Manoa.
Time Scales
Week Six – Simple Harmonics Oscillator
The first of a mini series which focuses on specific topics in physics. This week, the Simple Harmonic Oscillator, classical and quantum mechanical.
SHO
Week 2 – Outlines
Making outlines, useful textbooks and more. To start: sit down with your notes or the text from your undergraduate class and make an outline.
Outlines
Week 1- Religiously
Things you may not know about the exam and how to overcome the most common pitfall in approaching it. THE KEY: start now, eighteen weeks before the exam and study 1/2 hour each day until further notice.
Religiously