This is a skills-based course worth two credits.
Meetings: Most Mondays (1530–1630h)
Grading: See course guidelines.
Office Hours: By appointment only.
The course guidelines are available here.
Here's a list of groups. Each group should finalise on a paper to study by the end of September!
Students are advised to consult the notice boards for updates on seminar announcements.
Here are some examples of papers you might consider studying.
Can Maxwell’s equations be obtained from the continuity equation?
Fresnel's original interpretation of complex numbers in 19th century optics
Understanding the focusing of charged particle beams in a solenoid magnetic field
You will find many more articles of this kind in the following journals:
Please choose a paper in consultation with a member of the faculty. Ideally, the paper should be related to one of your core courses.