The Path (Integral): From Quantum to Classical Mechanics – Conrad Morris

Summary This lecture will first briefly summarize the Principle of Least Action from Classical Mechanics. Then we will discuss the Electric Form Factor integral, which is derived as a correction to the Rutherford Scattering Formula. This integral essentially provides a way to describe diffraction patterns from wave interference. With the development of these tools, we […]

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Philosophy of Science – Eliza Diggins

In this lecture, we will discuss the fundamentals of the philosophy of science as discussed by Lakatos, Kuhn, Feyerabend, and others. Our focus will lie in determining what it means to do “good science” and how these principles can be a guiding aspect of our personal research philosophies. In our exploration of these topics, we […]

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