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FYSE1214A-S22

Space, Time, & Measurement

Space, Time, and Measurement
The ability to precisely measure distance and time is essential to modern science and technology. Improvements in the technology of measurement made possible scientific discoveries that then redefined our fundamental understanding of space, time and measurement themselves. We’ll follow this process, from Galileo’s pendulum through Einstein’s theory of relativity to modern applications in quantum mechanics and cosmology, using historical and scientific texts, analytic writing, and a few hands-on activities to understand these ideas and their impact on science and society. 3 hr. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22672
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1214
Section Identifier:
A

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FYSE1214A-S22 Seminar (Graham)