Instructor: Professor
Jim Crutchfield
(Physics
and CSC)
Laboratory Supervisor:
Randy Harris
(Physics)
Discussion-Lab Assistant:
Marcus Afshar (Physics)
Grader: Milan Nikolic
(Physics)
WWW:
9HB Home Page
Catalog number: Physics 9HB (CRN 36479 or 36480)
Level: Lower Division
Units: 5
Lecture times: TuTh 1030-1150 AM
Location: 140 Physics/Geology
Crutchfield office hours: Wed 0300-0400 PM,
1109 Mathematical Scienes Building
TA office hours: 1100 AM-Noon Wednesdays, 436 Physics/Geology Building
Discussion/Lab sections:
Section A01: WF 9:00-10:50 AM 154 Roessler
Section A02: WF 1:10-03:00 PM 154 Roessler
This is a first introduction to relativity theory and thermal physics. Each will be covered in about 5 weeks, starting with relativity. As a result the introduction to each will be a bit brief, especially when compared to the depth and importance of the concepts. The advantage of this format, though, is that the course will give a concise overview of many exciting ideas.
Outline: (Course Syllabus [HTML] )
Audience: Potential majors in physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, engineering, and mathematical biology.
Prerequisites: Physics 9 or 9HA; Mathematics 21C (which can be taken concurrently)
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