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    • Advanced Experimental Physics . PHYS 128AL

    Selected experiments in physics, i.e. saturated absorption spectroscopy, muon lifetime measurements, pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance, Mossbauer effect. Develop skills in detailing observations in a scientific notebook, data collection and error analysis, operating complex physical apparatus, and scientific communication.

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    Prerequisites: Physics 13CL or Physics 20CL or Physics CS 15C. Physics 115A (may be taken concurrently).

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    David Patterson
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    17 reviews
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    PHYS 128AL Patterson D S Fall 2019 Total: 34
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    PHYS128AL . Patterson D S 6 Years Ago

    Dave Patterson may not be the best professor for theory classes but he is a fantastic experimentalist and the best lab professor you could possibly have. He has an incredibly strong understanding of experimental methods and error analysis and it is clear he loves the subject. He is easy to talk to and it has been a delight to be in his lab class.

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    PHYSICS115B . Patterson D S 11 Months Ago

    Fun lectures, seems like a professor who cares; go to his office hours early and he explains stuff really well if you show up!

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    PHYS115B . Patterson D S 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

    Professor Patterson is passionate and caring, but he doesn't explain concepts well and the examples are confusing. I usually get lost easily during lectures and need to read textbooks to catch up.

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    PHYS115B . Patterson D S 5 Years Ago

    Although his lecture is somehow disorganized and kind confusing. He gives extremely useful practice test and you can really learn something from them. And remember do them carefully before the test. You will be thankful. Also, unlike other Professors, Patterson doesn't really focus on math, so don't worry about calculation . Understand concepts.

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    PHYS115A . Patterson D S 5 Years Ago

    Very intuitive lectures for quantum mechanics, with hard homework and section problems that did prepare me for exams. TA were great as well!

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    PHYS115A . Patterson D S 5 Years Ago

    Patterson is one of the best professors in the physics department. Although the homework is pretty difficult and long, he makes office hours accessible for anyone (so many TAs). Great guy and tries to make QM understandable, you can tell he really loves the subject. Make sure to understand all the homework and you'll be fine on the exams.

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