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8.225[J] Einstein, Oppenheimer, Feynman: Physics in the 20th Century
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Not offered academic year 2024-2025Undergrad (Spring) HASS Humanities
(Same subject as STS.042[J])
Prereq: None
Units: 3-0-9
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Explores the changing roles of physics and physicists during the 20th century. Topics range from relativity theory and quantum mechanics to high-energy physics and cosmology. Examines the development of modern physics within shifting institutional, cultural, and political contexts, such as physics in Imperial Britain, Nazi Germany, US efforts during World War II, and physicists' roles during the Cold War. Enrollment limited.
D. I. Kaiser