Teaching

Terms: Fall 2023, Fall 2016

A graduate-level course for an introduction to a wide variety of topics in nuclear physics including nuclear models, weak interactions, neutrino physics, neutrinoless double beta decay, relativistic heavy ion collisions, nuclear astrophysics and cosmology, and experimental methods. The aim is to give a broad perspective on the subject and to develop the key ideas.

Term: Spring 2024

Each student works on an independent project under the supervision of a member of the faculty or research staff. Students participate in a series of seminar meetings in which they present a talk on their project or research related to it. A written report is also required. 

470 is suggested for first years and sophomores.
472  is limited to junior and senior physics majors.

Terms: Fall 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017

Laboratory experiments with some discussion of theory and techniques. An advanced course focusing on modern experimental methods and concepts in atomic, optical, nuclear, and condensed matter physics. Intended to prepare students for independent research. For majors in the physical sciences.

Terms: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2020 (I only), Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2014

Description: A two-term sequence of experiments in classical and modern physics for students who plan to major in Physics. In the first term, the basic principles of mechanics, electricity, and magnetism are illustrated in experiments designed to make use of computer data handling and teach error analysis. In the second term, students plan and carry out experiments illustrating aspects of wave and quantum phenomena and of atomic, solid state, and nuclear physics using modern instrumentation. May be begun in either term.

Terms: Spring 2015, Spring 2014

A broad introduction to classical and modern physics for students who have some previous preparation in physics and mathematics. Spring-term topics include electromagnetism, optics, special relativity, and quantum physics.

Term: Spring 2022

As both objects of study and agents of discovery, Asian Americans have played an important yet often unseen role in fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the U.S. Now more than ever, there is a need to rethink and educate students on science’s role in society and its interface with society. This course unites the humanities fields of Asian American history and American Studies with the STEM fields of medicine, physics, and computer science to explore the ways in which scientific practice has been shaped by U.S. histories of imperialism and colonialism, migration and racial exclusion, domestic and international labor and economics, and war. The course also explores the scientific research undertaken in these fields and delves into key scientific principles and concepts to understand the impact of such work on the lives of Asians and Asian Americans, and how the migration of people may have impacted the migration of ideas and scientific progress. Using case students, students engage with fundamental scientific concepts in these fields. They explore key roles Asians and Asian Americans had in the development in science and technology in the United States and around the world as well as the impact of state policies regarding the migration of technical labor and the concerns over brain drains. Students also examine diversity and inclusion in the context of the experiences of Asians and Asian Americans in STEM.

Term: Fall 2013

A series of lectures—one every other week—by science and engineering faculty guest lecturers. In alternate weeks, groups of students and faculty participants meet to discuss the lecture topics more fully. Students are expected to be enrolled in other science courses, usually with laboratory. Enrollment limited to freshmen.

One of two section instructors for 18 students.

Terms: Spring 2013, Spring 2012

Experiments in classical and modern physics for seniors and first year graduate students. Students work on 4 - 8 experiments throughout the semester selected from roughly 20 experiments.

Term: Spring 2011

Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism and Light and Optics for Engineers. Calculus-based course with 2 lectures, 2 discussion sessions, and one 3-hour labs per week. The course has 2 faculty, 9 teaching assistants and 370 students. Textbook: Serway & Jewett.