Browsing MIT OCW Archived Courses by Title
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8.321 Quantum Theory I, Fall 2002
(2002-12)8.321 is the first semester of a two-semester subject on quantum theory, stressing principles. Topics covered include: Hilbert spaces, observables, uncertainty relations, eigenvalue problems and methods for solution thereof, ... -
8.323 Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I, Spring 2003
(2003-06)In 8.323, Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I, concepts and basic techniques are developed through applications in elementary particle physics, and condensed matter physics. Topics include: Classical field theory, symmetries, ... -
8.324 Quantum Field Theory II, Fall 2002
(2002-12)Second semester of a three-semester subject sequence on quantum field theory stressing the relativistic quantum field theories relevant to the physics of the Standard Model. Develops in depth some of the topics discussed ... -
8.324 Relativistic Quantum Field Theory II, Fall 2005
(2005-12)This course is the second course of the quantum field theory trimester sequence beginning with Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I (8.323) and ending with Relativistic Quantum Field Theory III (8.325). It develops in depth ... -
8.333 Statistical Mechanics I: Statistical Mechanics of Particles, Fall 2005
(2005-12)Statistical Mechanics is a probabilistic approach to equilibrium properties of large numbers of degrees of freedom. In this two-semester course, basic principles are examined. Topics include: thermodynamics, probability ... -
8.333 Statistical Mechanics I: Statistical Mechanics of Particles, Fall 2007
(2007-12)Statistical Mechanics is a probabilistic approach to equilibrium properties of large numbers of degrees of freedom. In this two-semester course, basic principles are examined. Topics include: thermodynamics, probability ... -
8.333 Statistical Mechanics, Fall 2002
(2002-12)8.333 is the first course in a two-semester sequence on statistical mechanics. Basic principles are examined in 8.333: the laws of thermodynamics and the concepts of temperature, work, heat, and entropy. Postulates of ... -
8.334 Statistical Mechanics II, Spring 2003
(2003-06)A two-semester course on statistical mechanics. Basic principles are examined in 8.333: the laws of thermodynamics and the concepts of temperature, work, heat, and entropy. Postulates of classical statistical mechanics, ... -
8.334 Statistical Mechanics II: Statistical Mechanics of Fields, Spring 2004
(2004-06)A two-semester course on statistical mechanics. Basic principles are examined in 8.333: the laws of thermodynamics and the concepts of temperature, work, heat, and entropy. Postulates of classical statistical mechanics, ... -
8.334 Statistical Mechanics II: Statistical Physics of Fields, Spring 2008
(2008-06)This is the second term in a two-semester course on statistical mechanics. Basic principles are examined in 8.334, such as the laws of thermodynamics and the concepts of temperature, work, heat, and entropy. Topics from ... -
8.422 Atomic and Optical Physics II, Spring 2005
(2005-06)This is the second of a two-semester subject sequence beginning with Atomic and Optical Physics I (8.421) that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and optical physics. Topics ... -
8.512 Theory of Solids II, Spring 2004
(2004-06)Second term of a theoretical treatment of the physics of solids. Interacting electron gas: many-body formulation, Feynman diagrams, random phase approximation and beyond. General theory of linear response: dielectric ... -
8.592 Statistical Physics in Biology, Spring 2003
(2003-06)A survey of problems at the interface of statistical physics and modern biology: Bioinformatic methods for extracting information content of DNA; gene finding, sequence comparison, phylogenetic trees. Physical interactions ... -
8.592J / HST.452J Statistical Physics in Biology, Spring 2005
(2005-06)Statistical Physics in Biology is a survey of problems at the interface of statistical physics and modern biology. Topics include: bioinformatic methods for extracting information content of DNA; gene finding, sequence ... -
8.701 Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics, Spring 2004
(2004-06)The phenomenology and experimental foundations of particle and nuclear physics are explored in this course. Emphasis is on the fundamental forces and particles, as well as composites. -
8.811 Particle Physics II, Fall 2004
(2004-12)Survey of current research in High Energy Physics. Topics include electron-positron and proton-antiproton collisions; electroweak phenomena, heavy flavor physics, and high-precision tests of the Standard Model. Other topics ... -
8.851 Strong Interactions, Spring 2003
(2003-06)The strong force which bind quarks together is described by a relativistic quantum field theory called quantum chromodynamics (QCD). Subject surveys: The QCD Langrangian, asymptotic freedom and deep inelastic scattering, ... -
8.962 General Relativity, Spring 2002
(2002-06)This course covers the basic principles of Einstein's general theory of relativity. Also discussed are differential geometry, experimental tests of general relativity, black holes, and cosmology. -
8.962 General Relativity, Spring 2006
(2006-06)8.962 is MIT's graduate course in general relativity, which covers the basic principles of Einstein's general theory of relativity, differential geometry, experimental tests of general relativity, black holes, and cosmology. -
9.00P Introduction to Psychology, Fall 2001
(2001-12)A first course in psychology: how we think, see, feel, learn, talk, act, grow, fear, like, love, hate, lust, and interact. The great controversies: nature and nurture, free will, consciousness, human differences, self and ...