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Reading for Nov 7

Posted on 2012/11/03 by kiwinerd

Hi everyone, This coming week we’re back to the usual class format: two solid hours of discussion. Our focus will be Quantum Mechanics (Part II). We will talk about the wavelike properties of quanta like electrons. Before class, please read … Continue reading →

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Past Fall Tests for practice

Posted on 2012/10/24 by kiwinerd

Hi everyone, Next week in Week 8, on October 31st, we will have Fall Oral Presentations by all students in the class. I am looking forward to this very much. The week after, Week 9, we will do the second part of … Continue reading →

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Reading for Oct 24

Posted on 2012/10/18 by kiwinerd

Hi everyone, Next week we start on Quantum Mechanics. I think you should find it interesting and fun. Our second seminar class on QM will be in Week 9, the week after you give your Fall Oral Presentations. In advance … Continue reading →

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Fall Orals

Posted on 2012/10/17 by kiwinerd

On October 31st, everyone will be giving a brief oral presentation on a topic of their choice. Each student will be allotted precisely 3-3.5 minutes for their talk. Computers will be strictly forbidden for making presentations, and use of the … Continue reading →

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Reading and Notes for Oct 17

Posted on 2012/10/10 by kiwinerd

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 … Continue reading →

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Essay 1 grade distribution

Posted on 2012/10/08 by kiwinerd

Hi everyone, People generally did very well on Essay 1. The grades ranged from B to A+, and nobody bombed it. The median was a high A-. There are two late essays that have yet to be handed in; I … Continue reading →

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Notes and Reading added for Oct 10

Posted on 2012/10/03 by kiwinerd

Hi all, I have most of your essays handed in already – thanks! I look forward to receiving the rest of them shortly. Guess what I’ll be doing this weekend? Grading! I have updated our Summary Notes with material for … Continue reading →

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Essay 2: Black Holes

Posted on 2012/10/03 by kiwinerd

Essay 2 is worth 5% of your final grade and is about black holes. We will discuss black holes next week in class. Due by 2:10PM on October 17th. Topic Explain what a black hole is. (Hint: how would a black … Continue reading →

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Reading for Oct 03

Posted on 2012/09/26 by kiwinerd

Hi everyone, This week, I thought we did a pretty good job of getting some discussion going. Next week, I will aim for a combination of discussion and lecture-style exposition by the professor. Some of the discussions will be in … Continue reading →

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About private appointments

Posted on 2012/09/25 by kiwinerd

Hi, Students are always welcome to make individual appointments with me to discuss course matters. However, I do ask that you actually keep these appointments. If you make an appointment but then have to cancel at the last minute, please … Continue reading →

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