PHYSICS 11N: The Basic Rules of Nature
Preference to freshmen. The development by physicists of descriptions of the behavior of matter on microscopic scales and scales characteristic of the Universe as a whole, including quantum mechanics, particle physics, and general relativity. Promising approaches that physicists are using to shed light on remaining mysteries, including string theory and M theory. Discussions are semiquantitative. Prerequisite: high school physics or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Susskind, L. (PI)
PHYSICS 15: The Nature of the Universe
The structure, origin, and evolution of the major components of the Universe: planets, stars, and galaxies. Emphasis is on the formation of the Sun and planets, the evolution of stars, and the structure and content of the Milky Way galaxy. Topics: cosmic enigmas (dark matter, black holes, pulsars, x-ray sources), star birth and death, and the origins of and search for life in the solar system and beyond.
Terms: Aut, Sum
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
PHYSICS 16: Cosmic Horizons
The origin and evolution of the universe and its contents: stars, galaxies, quasars. The overall structure of the cosmos and the physical laws that govern matter, space, and time. Topics include the evolution of the cosmos from the origin of the elements and the formation of stars and galaxies, exotic astronomical objects (black holes, quasars, supernovae, and gamma ray bursts), dark matter, inflationary cosmology, and the fate of the cosmos.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Linde, A. (PI)
;
Lee, S. (TA)
PHYSICS 17: Black Holes
Newton's and Einstein's theories of gravitation and their relationship to the predicted properties of black holes. Their formation and detection, and role in galaxies and high-energy jets. Hawking radiation and aspects of quantum gravity.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Abel, T. (PI)
;
Kim, J. (TA)
PHYSICS 18N: Revolution in Concepts of the Cosmos
Preference to freshmen. The evolution of concepts of the cosmos and its origin, from the Copernican heliocentric model to the current view based on Hubble's discovery of expansion of the Universe. Recent cosmological observations and the relevance of laboratory experiments in particle physics. One night of observations at the Stanford Observatory.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Roodman, A. (PI)
PHYSICS 19: How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics
The principles of physics through familiar objects and phenomena, including airplanes, engines, refrigerators, lightning, radio, TV, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lights. Estimates of real quantities from simple calculations. Prerequisite: high school algebra and trigonometry.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Manoharan, H. (PI)
;
Johnson, D. (TA)
PHYSICS 21: Mechanics and Heat
For biology, social science, and premedical students. Introduction to Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, theory of heat. Prerequisite: high school algebra and trigonometry; calculus not required.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Linde, A. (PI)
;
Anthony, J. (TA)
;
Edmonds, Y. (TA)
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Linde, A. (PI)
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Anthony, J. (TA)
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Edmonds, Y. (TA)
;
Karakonstantakis, G. (TA)
;
Lewis, P. (TA)
;
Liang, D. (TA)
;
Maltz, J. (TA)
;
Weissman, D. (TA)
PHYSICS 21S: Mechanics and Heat w/ laboratory
Equivalent to 21 and 22.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Fisher, G. (PI)
PHYSICS 22: Mechanics and Heat Laboratory
Pre- or corequisite: 21.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
PHYSICS 23: Electricity and Optics
Electric charges and currents, magnetism, induced currents; wave motion, interference, diffraction, geometrical optics. Prerequisite: 21.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Wojcicki, S. (PI)
;
Carlson, B. (TA)
;
Edmonds, Y. (TA)
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Wojcicki, S. (PI)
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Carlson, B. (TA)
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Edmonds, Y. (TA)
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Karakonstantakis, G. (TA)
;
Lande, J. (TA)
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Van Stockum, P. (TA)
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