Summary As a first-year grad student specializing in PER within the Department of Education Psychology (ED PS), I bring a unique perspective. My undergraduate journey in astrophysics began here at the U, where I developed a deep-seated passion for the field of physics and the importance of good pedagogy. This lecture will delve into the […]
Read MoreSummary 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 […]
Read MoreIn 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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