MERLOT Materials

Junior Lab consists of two undergraduate courses in experimental physics. The courses are offered by the MIT Physics... see more

This course introduces the basic ideas and equations of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. If you have hoped to... see more

This course introduces the basic ideas and equations of Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. If you have hoped to... see more

This course is designed to give you the scientific understanding you need to answer questions like: How much energy can... see more

This course is designed to give you the scientific understanding you need to answer questions like: How much energy can... see more

Study of physical effects in the vicinity of a black hole as a basis for understanding general relativity, astrophysics,... see more

Study of physical effects in the vicinity of a black hole as a basis for understanding general relativity, astrophysics,... see more

This course offers an introduction to the basic concepts of the quantum theory of solids.

This course offers an introduction to the basic concepts of the quantum theory of solids.

This course introduces string theory to undergraduate and is based upon Prof. Zwiebach's textbook entitled A First Course... see more

This course introduces string theory to undergraduate and is based upon Prof. Zwiebach's textbook entitled A First Course... see more

Introduction to Astronomy provides a quantitative introduction to the physics of the solar system, stars, the... see more

This course explores the applications of physics (Newtonian, statistical, and quantum mechanics) to fundamental processes... see more

This course explores the applications of physics (Newtonian, statistical, and quantum mechanics) to fundamental processes... see more

Electromagnetic Theory covers the basic principles of electromagnetism: experimental basis, electrostatics, magnetic... see more

Electromagnetic Theory covers the basic principles of electromagnetism: experimental basis, electrostatics, magnetic... see more

8.321 is the first semester of a two-semester subject on quantum theory, stressing principles. Topics covered include:... see more

8.321 is the first semester of a two-semester subject on quantum theory, stressing principles. Topics covered include:... see more

8.322 is the second semester of a two-semester subject on quantum theory, stressing principles. Topics covered include:... see more

8.322 is the second semester of a two-semester subject on quantum theory, stressing principles. Topics covered include:... see more

8.323, Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I, is a one-term self-contained subject in quantum field theory. Concepts and... see more

8.323, Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I, is a one-term self-contained subject in quantum field theory. Concepts and... see more

This course is the second course of the quantum field theory trimester sequence beginning with Relativistic Quantum Field... see more

This course is the third and last term of the quantum field theory sequence. Its aim is the proper theoretical discussion... see more