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Physics Colloquium

February 14, 2019

Professor Carl E. Mungan from the U.S. Naval Academy will present "Who Says Freshman Physics is Elementary? Investigations of Apparently Simple Phenomena". Free pizza. Everyone welcome to attend.

He will discuss a variety of interesting topics in the three traditional fields of classical physics: mechanics, E&M, and thermodynamics. The dynamics of a yo-yo, falling U-shaped chain, and unrolling carpet will be analyzed. We will explore particles moving under the action of a 1D inverse-square force. He will introduce the notion of entropic dissipation of a piston in a gas-filled cylinder. We will consider how a Faraday isolator works. He will demonstrate the surprising behavior of a hand-cranked electrical generator. We will learn some elementary probability using a deck of cards. I will distinguish group and phase velocity by simulating wave motion.

Further information

  • Location: Tome 115
  • Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Calendar Icon
  • Cost: Free