Reading and Notes for Oct 17

Hi everyone,

I hope you enjoyed the small-group discussions during class today. You looked like you were having fun while discussing the physics. The great thing is that we covered pretty much everything you’ll need to finish your Essay 2 due next week. Feel free to ask Essay 2 questions by email or Skype text up until 11pm on the night before the deadline.

For next week Oct 17, please read

• my summary notes, Week 6
• Prof. Leonard Susskind’s Scientific American article on the Black Hole Information Paradox (somewhat advanced)

(Greene doesn’t say much about Hawking radiation of black holes in his textbook.)

See you next week! Please remember to sleep the previous night, so that your minds are with us inside the classroom. Remember also to wear layers so that you can take off a layer if classroom is hot again.

Cheers,
Prof. P.