The goal of the seminar is to teach Special Relativity (SR) using Einstein Notation (EN). The class is designed for enthusiastic students with no or little background in SR. Prerequisite Physics 21, or at least concurrent enrollment in Physics 21. First we will see how EN is used in non-relativistic physics. Then we will learn SR using EN. At the end we will explore how relativistic kinematics is used in High Energy Experiments (HEX) in colliders (like LHC). Good grasp of EN will prepare students to better understand General Covariance of Physics laws like Maxwell’s equations in Electromagnetism.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in Letters and Science Honors Program.

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Letters and science

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BIBILASHVILI
Tengiz Bibilashvili
4.6
85 reviews
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INT84AH . Bibilashvili 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Same as always. FANTASTIC professor that treats his students as first priority. Do not hesitate to take any class he gives, there is a near 100% chance that you will learn a lot of stuff. (You still have to earn your grade though, obviously.) (INT 84AH is his LD special relativity seminar)

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PHYS119A . Bibilashvili 2 Months Ago

I feel like Dr. B is a little overrated. He spends a lot of time cracking jokes and rambling but doesn't say much in terms of substance. He also teaches very heavily out of the textbook, to the point where he'll just say passages straight from the textbook.

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PHYS8 . Bibilashvili 3 Months Ago

I am a freshman at UCSB who was lucky enough to get Dr. B as my physics professor. He truly was an outstanding kind and caring professor. He highly encouraged in class participation and it was clear that he genuinely wanted all students to learn and enjoy his class. As long as you apply yourself in class and let him teach you will do great!

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PHYS115A . Bibilashvili 5 Months Ago

To put it simply, Dr.B just wants you to learn the stuff while still having fun. He records his lectures by bulk just to accomodate those that might not make it to the sessions. He actively tries to engage with us, cracks jokes, and thanks us when we point out errors or confusion notations on the board. Best part? He is having fun teaching us too.

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PHYS8 . Bibilashvili 10 Months Ago

funny guy and easy class

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INT84AT . Bibilashvili A Year Ago

Very funny and energetic man. He covers a lot of material in a short amount of time, but it is still understandable.

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