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Course # (Section)
Title
Day/Times
Instructor
Location
Term
Course Details
AS.171.803 (01)
Independent Research-Graduate
Serra, Francesca
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (01)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Serra, Francesca
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (02)
Independent Research-Graduate
Swartz, Morris
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (02)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Swartz, Morris
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (03)
Independent Research-Graduate
Zhang, Yaojun
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (03)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Zhang, Yaojun
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (04)
Independent Research-Graduate
Kamionkowski, Marc
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (04)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Kamionkowski, Marc
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 11/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (05)
Independent Research-Graduate
Reich, Daniel H
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (05)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Reich, Daniel H
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (06)
Independent Research-Graduate
McCandliss, Stephan R
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (06)
Days/Times:
Instructor: McCandliss, Stephan R
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (07)
Independent Research-Graduate
Krolik, Julian H
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (07)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Krolik, Julian H
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (08)
Independent Research-Graduate
Li, Yi
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (08)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Li, Yi
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (09)
Independent Research-Graduate
Norman, Colin
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (09)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Norman, Colin
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/14
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (10)
Independent Research-Graduate
Zhang, Yahui
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (10)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Zhang, Yahui
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (11)
Independent Research-Graduate
Heckman, Tim Martin
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (11)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Heckman, Tim Martin
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (12)
Independent Research-Graduate
Schlaufman, Kevin Charles
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (12)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Schlaufman, Kevin Charles
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (13)
Independent Research-Graduate
Szalay, Alex
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (13)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Szalay, Alex
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 15/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (14)
Independent Research-Graduate
Berti, Emanuele
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (14)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Berti, Emanuele
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (15)
Independent Research-Graduate
Drichko, Natalia
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (15)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Drichko, Natalia
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (16)
Independent Research-Graduate
Wyse, Rosemary
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (16)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Wyse, Rosemary
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (17)
Independent Research-Graduate
Vishniac, Ethan Tecumseh
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (17)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Vishniac, Ethan Tecumseh
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (18)
Independent Research-Graduate
Neufeld, David A
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (18)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Neufeld, David A
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 15/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (19)
Independent Research-Graduate
Speller, Danielle Hope
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (19)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Speller, Danielle Hope
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (20)
Independent Research-Graduate
Blair, Bill P
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (20)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Blair, Bill P
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (21)
Independent Research-Graduate
Bah, Ibou
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (21)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bah, Ibou
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (22)
Independent Research-Graduate
Camley, Brian
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (22)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Camley, Brian
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (23)
Independent Research-Graduate
Broholm, Collin Leslie
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (23)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Broholm, Collin Leslie
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (24)
Independent Research-Graduate
Bianchi, Luciana
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (24)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bianchi, Luciana
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (25)
Independent Research-Graduate
Zakamska, Nadia
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (25)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Zakamska, Nadia
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 11/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (26)
Independent Research-Graduate
Kaplan, David
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (26)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Kaplan, David
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (27)
Independent Research-Graduate
Beller, Daniel
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (27)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Beller, Daniel
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 11/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (28)
Independent Research-Graduate
Leheny, Robert L
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (28)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Leheny, Robert L
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (29)
Independent Research-Graduate
Rajendran, Surjeet
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (29)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Rajendran, Surjeet
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 15/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (30)
Independent Research-Graduate
Tchernyshyov, Oleg V
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (30)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Tchernyshyov, Oleg V
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (31)
Independent Research-Graduate
Bennett, Chuck L
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (31)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Bennett, Chuck L
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (32)
Independent Research-Graduate
Kaplan, Jared
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (32)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Kaplan, Jared
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 15/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (33)
Independent Research-Graduate
Gritsan, Andrei
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (33)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Gritsan, Andrei
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (34)
Independent Research-Graduate
Armitage, Peter
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (34)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Armitage, Peter
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (35)
Independent Research-Graduate
Maksimovic, Petar
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (35)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Maksimovic, Petar
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (36)
Independent Research-Graduate
Riess, Adam
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (36)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Riess, Adam
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (37)
Independent Research-Graduate
Marriage, Tobias
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (37)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (38)
Independent Research-Graduate
Ménard, Brice
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (38)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Ménard, Brice
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (39)
Independent Research-Graduate
McQueen, Tyrel
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (39)
Days/Times:
Instructor: McQueen, Tyrel
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (40)
Independent Research-Graduate
Sing, David Kent
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (40)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Sing, David Kent
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (41)
Independent Research-Graduate
Staff
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (41)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Staff
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (42)
Independent Research-Graduate
Overstreet, Chris
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (42)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Overstreet, Chris
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (43)
Independent Research-Graduate
Carroll, Sean Michael
Summer 2024
×
Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (43)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Carroll, Sean Michael
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.803 (44)
Independent Research-Graduate
MacGregor, Meredith Ann
Summer 2024
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Independent Research-Graduate AS.171.803 (44)
Days/Times:
Instructor: MacGregor, Meredith Ann
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.605 (01)
Quantum Mechanics
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Bah, Ibou
Bloomberg 168
Fall 2024
Review of wave mechanics and the Schrodinger equation, Hilbert space, harmonic oscillator, the WKB approximation, central forces and angular momentum, scattering, electron spin, density matrix, perturbation theory (time-independent and time-dependent), quantized radiation field, absorption and emission of radiation, identical particles, second quantization, Dirac equation.
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Quantum Mechanics AS.171.605 (01)
Review of wave mechanics and the Schrodinger equation, Hilbert space, harmonic oscillator, the WKB approximation, central forces and angular momentum, scattering, electron spin, density matrix, perturbation theory (time-independent and time-dependent), quantized radiation field, absorption and emission of radiation, identical particles, second quantization, Dirac equation.
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Bah, Ibou
Room: Bloomberg 168
Status: Open
Seats Available: 25/35
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.610 (01)
Numerical Methods for Physicists
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Zhang, Yaojun
Bloomberg 276
Fall 2024
Topics in applied mathematics used by physicists, covering numerical methods: linear problems, numerical integration, pseudo-random numbers, finding roots of nonlinear equations, function minimization, eigenvalue problems, fast Fourier transforms, solution of both ordinary and partial differential equations. Undergraduate students may register online for this course and will be assigned 3 credits during the add/drop period.
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Numerical Methods for Physicists AS.171.610 (01)
Topics in applied mathematics used by physicists, covering numerical methods: linear problems, numerical integration, pseudo-random numbers, finding roots of nonlinear equations, function minimization, eigenvalue problems, fast Fourier transforms, solution of both ordinary and partial differential equations. Undergraduate students may register online for this course and will be assigned 3 credits during the add/drop period.
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Zhang, Yaojun
Room: Bloomberg 276
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.613 (01)
Radiative Astrophysics
MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Bennett, Chuck L
Bloomberg 361
Fall 2024
A one-term survey of the processes that generate radiation of astrophysical importance. Topics include radiative transfer, the theory of radiation fields, polarization and Stokes parameters, radiation from accelerating charges, bremsstrahlung, synchrotron radiation, thermal dust emission, Compton scattering, properties of plasmas, atomic and molecular quantum transitions, and applications to astrophysical observations.
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Radiative Astrophysics AS.171.613 (01)
A one-term survey of the processes that generate radiation of astrophysical importance. Topics include radiative transfer, the theory of radiation fields, polarization and Stokes parameters, radiation from accelerating charges, bremsstrahlung, synchrotron radiation, thermal dust emission, Compton scattering, properties of plasmas, atomic and molecular quantum transitions, and applications to astrophysical observations.
Days/Times: MW 1:30PM - 2:45PM
Instructor: Bennett, Chuck L
Room: Bloomberg 361
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/22
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.621 (01)
Condensed Matter Physics
MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Zhang, Yahui
Bloomberg 276
Fall 2024
This sequence is intended for graduate students in physics and related fields. Topics include: metals and insulators, diffraction and crystallography, phonons, electrons in a periodic potential, transport.
Co-listed with AS.171.405
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Condensed Matter Physics AS.171.621 (01)
This sequence is intended for graduate students in physics and related fields. Topics include: metals and insulators, diffraction and crystallography, phonons, electrons in a periodic potential, transport.
Co-listed with AS.171.405
Days/Times: MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Zhang, Yahui
Room: Bloomberg 276
Status: Open
Seats Available: 16/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.627 (01)
Astrophysical Dynamics
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Wyse, Rosemary
Bloomberg 259
Fall 2024
This is a graduate course that covers the fundamentals of galaxy formation, galactic structure and stellar dynamics, and includes topics in current research.
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Astrophysical Dynamics AS.171.627 (01)
This is a graduate course that covers the fundamentals of galaxy formation, galactic structure and stellar dynamics, and includes topics in current research.
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Wyse, Rosemary
Room: Bloomberg 259
Status: Open
Seats Available: 15/25
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.646 (01)
General Relativity
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Berti, Emanuele
Bloomberg 272
Fall 2024
An introduction to the physics of general relativity. Principal topics are: physics in curved spacetimes; the Equivalence Principle; the Einstein Field Equations; the post-Newtonian approximation and Solar System tests; the Schwarzschild and Kerr solutions of the Field Equations and properties of black holes; Friedmann solutions and cosmology; and gravitational wave propagation and generation.
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General Relativity AS.171.646 (01)
An introduction to the physics of general relativity. Principal topics are: physics in curved spacetimes; the Equivalence Principle; the Einstein Field Equations; the post-Newtonian approximation and Solar System tests; the Schwarzschild and Kerr solutions of the Field Equations and properties of black holes; Friedmann solutions and cosmology; and gravitational wave propagation and generation.
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Berti, Emanuele
Room: Bloomberg 272
Status: Open
Seats Available: 17/25
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.701 (01)
Quantum Field Theory
MW 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Kaplan, David
Bloomberg 464
Fall 2024
Introduction to relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. Canonical quantization; scalar, spinor, and vector fields; scattering theory; renormalization; functional integration; spontaneous symmetry breaking; Standard Model of particle physics.
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Quantum Field Theory AS.171.701 (01)
Introduction to relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. Canonical quantization; scalar, spinor, and vector fields; scattering theory; renormalization; functional integration; spontaneous symmetry breaking; Standard Model of particle physics.
Days/Times: MW 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Kaplan, David
Room: Bloomberg 464
Status: Open
Seats Available: 8/25
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.703 (01)
Advanced Statistical Mechanics
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Armitage, Peter
Bloomberg 361
Fall 2024
Brief review of basic statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Then hydrodynamic theory is derived from statistical mechanics and classical treatments of phase transitions, including Ginzburg-Landau theory.
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Advanced Statistical Mechanics AS.171.703 (01)
Brief review of basic statistical mechanics and thermodynamics. Then hydrodynamic theory is derived from statistical mechanics and classical treatments of phase transitions, including Ginzburg-Landau theory.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Armitage, Peter
Room: Bloomberg 361
Status: Open
Seats Available: 25/35
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (01)
Independent Research - Graduates
Berti, Emanuele
Fall 2024
×
Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (01)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Berti, Emanuele
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (02)
Independent Research - Graduates
Serra, Francesca
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (02)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Serra, Francesca
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (03)
Independent Research - Graduates
Swartz, Morris
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (03)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Swartz, Morris
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (04)
Independent Research - Graduates
Chien, Chia Ling
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (04)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Chien, Chia Ling
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (05)
Independent Research - Graduates
Kamionkowski, Marc
Fall 2024
×
Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (05)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Kamionkowski, Marc
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (06)
Independent Research - Graduates
Reich, Daniel H
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (06)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Reich, Daniel H
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (07)
Independent Research - Graduates
McCandliss, Stephan R
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (07)
Days/Times:
Instructor: McCandliss, Stephan R
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (08)
Independent Research - Graduates
Krolik, Julian H
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (08)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Krolik, Julian H
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (09)
Independent Research - Graduates
Li, Yi
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (09)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Li, Yi
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (10)
Independent Research - Graduates
Norman, Colin
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (10)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Norman, Colin
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (11)
Independent Research - Graduates
Blumenfeld, Barry J
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (11)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Blumenfeld, Barry J
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (12)
Independent Research - Graduates
Heckman, Tim Martin
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (12)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Heckman, Tim Martin
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (13)
Independent Research - Graduates
Schlaufman, Kevin Charles
Fall 2024
×
Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (13)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Schlaufman, Kevin Charles
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (14)
Independent Research - Graduates
Szalay, Alex
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (14)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Szalay, Alex
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (15)
Independent Research - Graduates
Camley, Brian
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (15)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Camley, Brian
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (16)
Independent Research - Graduates
Drichko, Natalia
Fall 2024
×
Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (16)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Drichko, Natalia
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (17)
Independent Research - Graduates
Wyse, Rosemary
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (17)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Wyse, Rosemary
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (18)
Independent Research - Graduates
Vishniac, Ethan Tecumseh
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (18)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Vishniac, Ethan Tecumseh
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (19)
Independent Research - Graduates
Neufeld, David A
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (19)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Neufeld, David A
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (20)
Independent Research - Graduates
Blair, Bill P
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (20)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Blair, Bill P
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (22)
Independent Research - Graduates
Beller, Daniel
Fall 2024
×
Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (22)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Beller, Daniel
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (23)
Independent Research - Graduates
Speller, Danielle Hope
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (23)
Days/Times:
Instructor: Speller, Danielle Hope
Room:
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.801 (24)
Independent Research - Graduates
Broholm, Collin Leslie
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (24)
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Instructor: Broholm, Collin Leslie
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Status: Open
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AS.171.801 (25)
Independent Research - Graduates
Bianchi, Luciana
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (25)
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AS.171.801 (26)
Independent Research - Graduates
Zakamska, Nadia
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (26)
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AS.171.801 (27)
Independent Research - Graduates
Kaplan, David
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (27)
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AS.171.801 (28)
Independent Research - Graduates
Sing, David Kent
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (28)
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AS.171.801 (29)
Independent Research - Graduates
Leheny, Robert L
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (29)
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AS.171.801 (30)
Independent Research - Graduates
Bah, Ibou
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (30)
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AS.171.801 (31)
Independent Research - Graduates
Tchernyshyov, Oleg V
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (31)
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AS.171.801 (32)
Independent Research - Graduates
Bennett, Chuck L
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (32)
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AS.171.801 (33)
Independent Research - Graduates
Kaplan, Jared
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (33)
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AS.171.801 (34)
Independent Research - Graduates
Gritsan, Andrei
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (34)
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AS.171.801 (35)
Independent Research - Graduates
Armitage, Peter
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (35)
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AS.171.801 (36)
Independent Research - Graduates
Maksimovic, Petar
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (36)
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AS.171.801 (37)
Independent Research - Graduates
Riess, Adam
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (37)
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AS.171.801 (38)
Independent Research - Graduates
Marriage, Tobias
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (38)
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AS.171.801 (39)
Independent Research - Graduates
Ménard, Brice
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (39)
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AS.171.801 (40)
Independent Research - Graduates
McQueen, Tyrel
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (40)
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AS.171.801 (41)
Independent Research - Graduates
Zhang, Yaojun
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (41)
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AS.171.801 (42)
Independent Research - Graduates
Zhang, Yahui
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (42)
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AS.171.801 (43)
Independent Research - Graduates
MacGregor, Meredith Ann
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (43)
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AS.171.801 (44)
Independent Research - Graduates
Carroll, Sean Michael
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (44)
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AS.171.801 (45)
Independent Research - Graduates
Overstreet, Chris
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (45)
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AS.171.801 (46)
Independent Research - Graduates
Corsi, Alessandra
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (46)
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AS.171.801 (47)
Independent Research - Graduates
Stock, Suvi Gezari
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (47)
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AS.171.801 (48)
Independent Research - Graduates
Quiroz, Gregory David
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (48)
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AS.171.801 (49)
Independent Research - Graduates
Norcini, Danielle
Fall 2024
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Independent Research - Graduates AS.171.801 (49)
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AS.171.805 (01)
First Year Research - Graduates
Krolik, Julian H; Swartz, Morris
Fall 2024
Independent Research
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First Year Research - Graduates AS.171.805 (01)
Independent Research
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Instructor: Krolik, Julian H; Swartz, Morris
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Status: Open
Seats Available: 36/45
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AS.171.807 (01)
Second Year Research - Graduates
Krolik, Julian H; Swartz, Morris
Fall 2024
Independent Research
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Second Year Research - Graduates AS.171.807 (01)
Independent Research
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Instructor: Krolik, Julian H; Swartz, Morris
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Status: Open
Seats Available: 24/45
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AS.172.633 (01)
Language Of Astrophysics
M 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Vishniac, Ethan Tecumseh
Bloomberg 464
Fall 2024
Survey of the basic concepts, ideas, and areas of research in astrophysics, discussing general astrophysical topics while highlighting specialized terms often used compared to physics.
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Language Of Astrophysics AS.172.633 (01)
Survey of the basic concepts, ideas, and areas of research in astrophysics, discussing general astrophysical topics while highlighting specialized terms often used compared to physics.
Days/Times: M 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Vishniac, Ethan Tecumseh
Room: Bloomberg 464
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.360.671 (01)
Planets, Life and the Universe
MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
DiRuggiero, Jocelyne; Norman, Colin
Krieger 180
Fall 2024
This multidisciplinary course explores the origins of life, planet formation, Earth's evolution, extrasolar planets, habitable zones, life in extreme environments, the search for life in the Universe, space missions, and planetary protection. Recommended Course Background: Three upper level (300+) courses in sciences (Biophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Math, or Computer Science).
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Planets, Life and the Universe AS.360.671 (01)
This multidisciplinary course explores the origins of life, planet formation, Earth's evolution, extrasolar planets, habitable zones, life in extreme environments, the search for life in the Universe, space missions, and planetary protection. Recommended Course Background: Three upper level (300+) courses in sciences (Biophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Math, or Computer Science).
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: DiRuggiero, Jocelyne; Norman, Colin
Room: Krieger 180
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/5
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.603 (01)
Electromagnetic Theory
MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Zakamska, Nadia
Bloomberg 259
Spring 2025
Classical field theory, relativistic dynamics, Maxwell's equations with static and dynamic applications, boundary-value problems, radiation and propagation of electromagnetic waves, advanced topics in electrodynamics in media and plasmas
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Electromagnetic Theory AS.171.603 (01)
Classical field theory, relativistic dynamics, Maxwell's equations with static and dynamic applications, boundary-value problems, radiation and propagation of electromagnetic waves, advanced topics in electrodynamics in media and plasmas
Days/Times: MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Zakamska, Nadia
Room: Bloomberg 259
Status: Open
Seats Available: 18/25
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.606 (01)
Quantum Mechanics
F 12:00PM - 12:50PM, TTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Zhang, Yahui
Bloomberg 361
Spring 2025
Review of wave mechanics and the Schrodinger equation, Hilbert space, harmonic oscillator, the WKB approximation, central forces and angular momentum, scattering, electron spin, density matrix, perturbation theory (time -independent and time - dependent), quantized radiation field, absorption and emission of radiation, identical particles, second quantization, Dirac equation. Recommended Course Background: AS.171.303 and AS.171.304
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Quantum Mechanics AS.171.606 (01)
Review of wave mechanics and the Schrodinger equation, Hilbert space, harmonic oscillator, the WKB approximation, central forces and angular momentum, scattering, electron spin, density matrix, perturbation theory (time -independent and time - dependent), quantized radiation field, absorption and emission of radiation, identical particles, second quantization, Dirac equation. Recommended Course Background: AS.171.303 and AS.171.304
Days/Times: F 12:00PM - 12:50PM, TTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Instructor: Zhang, Yahui
Room: Bloomberg 361
Status: Open
Seats Available: 22/25
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.611 (01)
Stellar Structure and Evolution
TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Schlaufman, Kevin Charles; Staff
Bloomberg 361
Spring 2025
Basic physics of stellar structure and evolution will be discussed with emphasis on current research.
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Stellar Structure and Evolution AS.171.611 (01)
Basic physics of stellar structure and evolution will be discussed with emphasis on current research.
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Schlaufman, Kevin Charles; Staff
Room: Bloomberg 361
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.612 (01)
Interstellar Medium and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
WF 10:30AM - 11:45AM
MacGregor, Meredith Ann
Bloomberg 475
Spring 2025
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Interstellar Medium and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics AS.171.612 (01)
Days/Times: WF 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: MacGregor, Meredith Ann
Room: Bloomberg 475
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/25
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.618 (01)
Observational Astronomy
TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Ménard, Brice
Bloomberg 511
Spring 2025
How do we observe the Universe at each wavelength and what do we see? This course will present the knowledge required for astronomical observations across the entire spectrum. For each wavelength range (gamma rays, X-rays, UV, visible, IR, radio) we will discuss the type
of detector used, the range of possible observations and current open questions. We will also discuss the dominant astronomical and terrestrial sources across the spectrum, and study the differences between ground- and space-based observations.
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Observational Astronomy AS.171.618 (01)
How do we observe the Universe at each wavelength and what do we see? This course will present the knowledge required for astronomical observations across the entire spectrum. For each wavelength range (gamma rays, X-rays, UV, visible, IR, radio) we will discuss the type
of detector used, the range of possible observations and current open questions. We will also discuss the dominant astronomical and terrestrial sources across the spectrum, and study the differences between ground- and space-based observations.
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Ménard, Brice
Room: Bloomberg 511
Status: Open
Seats Available: 22/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.622 (01)
Condensed Matter Physics
MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Beller, Daniel
Bloomberg 361
Spring 2025
This sequence is intended for graduate students in physics and related fields. Classical physics approaches to condensed matter. Topics include broken symmetries, phase transitions, elasticity, topological defects, and (as time permits) dynamics, as applied to systems including crystals, liquid crystals, ferromagnets, superfluids, and superconductors.
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Condensed Matter Physics AS.171.622 (01)
This sequence is intended for graduate students in physics and related fields. Classical physics approaches to condensed matter. Topics include broken symmetries, phase transitions, elasticity, topological defects, and (as time permits) dynamics, as applied to systems including crystals, liquid crystals, ferromagnets, superfluids, and superconductors.
Days/Times: MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Beller, Daniel
Room: Bloomberg 361
Status: Open
Seats Available: 17/20
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.625 (01)
Experimental Particle Physics
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Norcini, Danielle
Bloomberg 447
Spring 2025
For graduate students interested in experimental particle physics, or theory students, or students from other specialties. Subjects covered: experimental techniques, including particle beams, targets, electronics, and various particle detectors; and a broad description of high energy physics problems. Undergraduate students may register online for this course and will be assigned 3 credits during the add/drop period.
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Experimental Particle Physics AS.171.625 (01)
For graduate students interested in experimental particle physics, or theory students, or students from other specialties. Subjects covered: experimental techniques, including particle beams, targets, electronics, and various particle detectors; and a broad description of high energy physics problems. Undergraduate students may register online for this course and will be assigned 3 credits during the add/drop period.
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Norcini, Danielle
Room: Bloomberg 447
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.632 (01)
Atomic and Optical Physics I
MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM
Overstreet, Chris
Bloomberg 361
Spring 2025
The two-state quantum system; atomic structure; atoms in electric and magnetic fields; single-photon transitions; two-photon transitions and coherence.
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Atomic and Optical Physics I AS.171.632 (01)
The two-state quantum system; atomic structure; atoms in electric and magnetic fields; single-photon transitions; two-photon transitions and coherence.
Days/Times: MWF 1:30PM - 2:20PM
Instructor: Overstreet, Chris
Room: Bloomberg 361
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/10
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.638 (01)
Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy
MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Corsi, Alessandra
Bloomberg 361
Spring 2025
This course focuses on the use of radio waves and radio telescopes for cosmic observation. It covers the basics of radio astronomy, antennas and interferometers, radio emission mechanisms from a few interesting astronomical systems, data analysis, and imaging techniques. Examples on how to design, propose, and analyze radio observations are also provided.
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Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy AS.171.638 (01)
This course focuses on the use of radio waves and radio telescopes for cosmic observation. It covers the basics of radio astronomy, antennas and interferometers, radio emission mechanisms from a few interesting astronomical systems, data analysis, and imaging techniques. Examples on how to design, propose, and analyze radio observations are also provided.
Days/Times: MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Corsi, Alessandra
Room: Bloomberg 361
Status: Open
Seats Available: 23/24
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.648 (01)
Physics of Cell Biology: From Mechanics to Information
MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM
Zhang, Yaojun
Bloomberg 259
Spring 2025
Cells are actively-driven soft materials – but also efficient sensors and information processors. This course will cover the physics of those cellular functions, from the mechanics of DNA to the sensing of chemical signals. Questions answered include: How does polymer physics limit how quickly chromosomes move? Why do cells use long, thin flagella to swim? What limits the accuracy of a cell’s chemotaxis?
Some experience with partial differential equations required. No biology knowledge beyond the high school level necessary. Some problem sets will require minimal programming.
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Physics of Cell Biology: From Mechanics to Information AS.171.648 (01)
Cells are actively-driven soft materials – but also efficient sensors and information processors. This course will cover the physics of those cellular functions, from the mechanics of DNA to the sensing of chemical signals. Questions answered include: How does polymer physics limit how quickly chromosomes move? Why do cells use long, thin flagella to swim? What limits the accuracy of a cell’s chemotaxis?
Some experience with partial differential equations required. No biology knowledge beyond the high school level necessary. Some problem sets will require minimal programming.
Days/Times: MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM
Instructor: Zhang, Yaojun
Room: Bloomberg 259
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.649 (01)
Astrophysical Plasmas
TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Norman, Colin
Bloomberg 361
Spring 2025
This course is for both graduate students and undergraduate students. There is no prerequisite although reading for introductory texts will be supplied where useful. Postdocs are also welcome to attend. Topics that will be discussed include: 1.Gravitational Wave Astronomy (related to cosmic plasmas),2. Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Rays,3. Black Hole Electrodynamics, 4.the Intergalactic, Interstellar and Intra-Cluster Medium, 5.Pulsars, 6.Magnetars, 7.Stellar and Galactic Dynamos,8.Solar Flares and CMEs, 9.Gamma Ray Bursts, 10.Supernovae and their Remnants, 11. Radio Sources and Jets and, 12. the universal cosmic plasma from earliest times13.Finally the detailed dusty plasmas around protostellar and protoplanetary disks including debris components of comets, asteroids planetesimals and interstellar intruders. We will spend roughly one week on each topic. In class, we will combine the lectures with reading interesting new papers from the current literature and it is expected that students will be sufficiently fluent in this field by the end of the semester to critically discuss and analyze such papers as experts.
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Astrophysical Plasmas AS.171.649 (01)
This course is for both graduate students and undergraduate students. There is no prerequisite although reading for introductory texts will be supplied where useful. Postdocs are also welcome to attend. Topics that will be discussed include: 1.Gravitational Wave Astronomy (related to cosmic plasmas),2. Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Rays,3. Black Hole Electrodynamics, 4.the Intergalactic, Interstellar and Intra-Cluster Medium, 5.Pulsars, 6.Magnetars, 7.Stellar and Galactic Dynamos,8.Solar Flares and CMEs, 9.Gamma Ray Bursts, 10.Supernovae and their Remnants, 11. Radio Sources and Jets and, 12. the universal cosmic plasma from earliest times13.Finally the detailed dusty plasmas around protostellar and protoplanetary disks including debris components of comets, asteroids planetesimals and interstellar intruders. We will spend roughly one week on each topic. In class, we will combine the lectures with reading interesting new papers from the current literature and it is expected that students will be sufficiently fluent in this field by the end of the semester to critically discuss and analyze such papers as experts.
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Norman, Colin
Room: Bloomberg 361
Status: Open
Seats Available: 12/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.702 (01)
Quantum Field Theory II
MW 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Kaplan, David
Bloomberg 464
Spring 2025
Introduction to relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. Recommended Course Background: AS.171.605-AS.171.606 or equivalent.
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Quantum Field Theory II AS.171.702 (01)
Introduction to relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory. Recommended Course Background: AS.171.605-AS.171.606 or equivalent.
Days/Times: MW 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Kaplan, David
Room: Bloomberg 464
Status: Open
Seats Available: 11/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.732 (01)
Elementary Particle Physics
MF 1:00PM - 2:15PM
Swartz, Morris
Bloomberg 447
Spring 2025
Description TBA
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Elementary Particle Physics AS.171.732 (01)
Description TBA
Days/Times: MF 1:00PM - 2:15PM
Instructor: Swartz, Morris
Room: Bloomberg 447
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/15
PosTag(s): n/a
AS.171.749 (01)
Machine Learning for Physicists
TTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Ménard, Brice
Bloomberg 464
Spring 2025
Neural networks have changed the ways we interact with data and think about statistics. For scientists, it is important to understand the fundamental concepts behind these systems, why they work, what their potential and limitations are. This course will open the black box of neural networks and address some of the theoretical foundations of Machine Learning. It will include aspects of statistics in high dimensions, information theory, optimization, architectures, as well as concepts from neuroscience. We will alternate between theory and applications in python. More at https://bit.ly/3LEAg7D
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Machine Learning for Physicists AS.171.749 (01)
Neural networks have changed the ways we interact with data and think about statistics. For scientists, it is important to understand the fundamental concepts behind these systems, why they work, what their potential and limitations are. This course will open the black box of neural networks and address some of the theoretical foundations of Machine Learning. It will include aspects of statistics in high dimensions, information theory, optimization, architectures, as well as concepts from neuroscience. We will alternate between theory and applications in python. More at https://bit.ly/3LEAg7D