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This week, the team showcased two problems not presented during the competition in a mock physics fight! Team members Nathan Ross and Nathan Rago presented problems #2, Jumpy Hoop, and #1, Galton Board. The physics fight was a fantastic way for those unfamiliar with the competition to see how each round operates and appreciate the hard work and dedication each team member contributes before and during the competition.
Placing 6th in the world has only fueled our excitement to compete again next year. But we can only do it with your help. Every penny counts, and as little as $10 makes a huge difference in making our dreams come true. We truly appreciate all the love and support we receive. Please consider donating to our cause and sharing our fundraising page with your friends and family:
philanthropete.osugiving.com/physics2024.
It would mean the world to us! Thank you, and go, Pokes!
We finished in 6th place ...in the World! :-D
The team is more motivated than ever to go back next year, but we still need help paying for the this trip! Every little bit helps, so please consider donating even just $10. We really really appreciate your support! And you can also help by sharing this (philanthropete.osugiving.com/physics2024) with anyone you know who may be interested. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Top seven teams after four fights advance to semi-finals...
PHYS 1014 Descriptive Physics (N) Description: A survey course presenting the basic concepts and principles of physics with a minimum of mathematics. Motion, waves, temperature, electricity, magnetism, optics, atomic structure, and nuclear energy.
PHYS 1114 College Physics 1 (LN) Description: Algebra-based introductory course covering the basic concepts of physics appropriate for a range of science and preprofessional majors. Practical examples of the role of physics in other disciplines. Newtonian mechanics, fluids, heat, thermodynamics, waves, sound.
PHYS 2014 University Physics 1 (LN) Description: Calculus-based introductory course for science, math and engineering majors. Mechanics, waves, heat, and thermodynamics.
PHYS 3713 Modern Physics Description: This is the first course in the undergraduate quantum physics sequence. It covers the basic features of quantum mechanics as they relate to atomic systems, nuclear matter, photons, and electrons.
PHYS 4513 Introductory Quantum Mechanics Description: Uncertainty principle, setting up Schroedinger equation (time dependent as well as time independent) and solving it for linear oscillator, hydrogen atom, periodic, and other potentials.
PHYS 5263 Particle Physics Description: Phenomenology of elementary particles: quark model, electromagnetic, weak, and strong interactions of quarks, leptons, and gauge bosons, Feynman diagram techniques, parton model, gauge symmetries, spontaneous symmetry breaking, Standard model, experimental tests.
PHYS 5813 General Relativity Description: Theory and applications of general relativity: the principle of equivalence, general coordinate invariance, tensors, affine connections, Einstein's field equations, classic tests, application to stellar dynamics, black holes, and cosmology.
PHYS 5000 Master’s Thesis Research or Report Prerequisites: Consent of major professor. Description: Thesis research or report for master's degree.
PHYS 6323 Quantum Field Theory Description: Relativistic Quantum Mechanics: Klein-Gordon field, path integral formulation of Quantum Mechanics, Feynman diagrams, Quantum Electrodynamics, relativistic scattering radiative corrections, renormalization and critical exponents, non-Abelian gauge theories, spontaneous symmetry breaking.
PHYS 6513 Advanced Topics in Solid State Physics Description: Interaction of radiation and matter, neutron scattering, phase transitions, magnetic resonance and cooperative phenomena.
PHYS 6613 Advanced Particle Physics Description: Renormalization of quantum field theories, spontaneous symmetry breaking, Standard model, flavor physics, grand unification, super-symmetry.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics
Donors of $2000 or more will be recognized as a sponsor, which includes:
- Logo on 2025 team uniforms.
- Acknowledgement as a sponsor in all presentations.
Masters of Science in Physics
Donors of $4000 or more will be recognized as a "Master" sponsor, which includes:
- Logo on 2025 IPT Team uniforms.
- Two of the 2025 IPT Team uniforms.
- Acknowledgement as a major sponsor in all presentations.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Physics
Donors of $6000 or more will be recognized as a "Doctoral" sponsor, which includes:
- Double sized logo on 2025 IPT Team uniforms.
- Four of the 2025 IPT Team uniforms.
- Acknowledgement as a major sponsor in all presentations.
- Acknowledgement as a major sponsor in all media coverage of the IPT team.
- Signed photo of 2025 IPT Team.