Announcements, Spring 2001
Physics 200

LAST UPDATED: 04/02/2001

• On the overnight homework tonight, you should consider the following hints: 1) break the d(x*(1/r)*d(Psi)/dr)/dx into two terms -- one with (1/r)*d(Psi)/dr * d(x)/dx and one with x * d( (1/r)*d(Psi)/dr )/dx. 2) Note that d/dx = dr/dx * d/dr. 3) Use symmetry with y & z. 4) Remember that you can add and subtract terms as long as they cancel out. [04/02/2001]

• In problem 4c of Exam #1, you should consider this to be a completely one-dimensional collision (both before and after). You may not be able to get a result exactly of the form of the Compton shift, but you should be able to find the final wavelength as a function of the initial wavelength and the initial energy of the electron. [02/17/2001]
• My office hours today (Thursday, Jan 18) will be shortened in the afternoon to 11:30-12:00 due to previously scheduled meetings. [01/18/2001]
• I will update you as to when the first on-line exercises will be available. [01/18/2001]
• Updates to the syllabus, lecture schedule, and homework schedule will be posted on this web site as they occur. [01/15/2001]
• Welcome to Physics 200! We hope that you not only learn from this course, but enjoy it as well. Use this set of web pages to learn more about the course. [01/15/2001]