PHYSICS 1X00 - Important Problems in Theoretical Physics

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Applies the basic laws of physics encountered in introductory courses to problems of great historical significance which are of relevance to modern research. Possible topics include; Kepler orbits, Dark Matter, Scattering, the discovery of atoms, phonons, special relativity and space time symmetries.

This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
One lecture; one term

Prerequisite(s): One of PHYSICS 1A03 , 1B03 , 1C03 , 1D03 ; and credit or registration in one of PHYSICS 1AA3 , 1BA3 , 1BB3 , 1CC3 , 1E03 ; or ISCI 1A24 A/B