Summer School 2007

Opening Activities 2008: July 23: arrival and Dorm registration 2008 Schedule: Physics Classes: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. MTWThF Demo Lecture Lab: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. July 29 (Speed of sound & specific heats) July 31 (e/m measurement) Aug 4 (Atomic spectra) Aug 12 (Radon Lab) English classes: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. MTWThF, except on lab days. Physics Problem Sessions: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., MTWThF Topics and Instructors: July 24: precept class on calculus (diVacri & Segreto) July 25: lecture on Gravity (Coccia) July 28: precept class on relativity (Coccia) July 29-Aug 1: lecture on electromagnetism (Lozzi) Aug 4-8: precept class on Quantum & Modern Physics (Ianni) Aug 11: Physics exam Aug 12: Lecture on thermodynamics (diVacri & Secreto) Scientific activities: July 28: Visit to the Institute of Advanced Study    with Prof. Chiara Nappi July 29: Visit Fitz Randolf Observatory    with Prof. Edward Groth We looked at: epsilon Lyrae (double double star) Jupiter M13 Globular Cluster in Hercules M57 Ring Nebula (planetary nebula) M18 Open Cluster M51 Whirlpool - interacting galaxies Blinking Eye Nebula Cultural activities: Day trips: walking tours of Princeton & surrounding historical sites July 26: Visit to New York City (all-day trip, by NJ Transit train) Aug 2-3: Overnight trip by chartered motor coach bus to Washington, D.C. Special Dinners : July 27: Picnic at Dorothea's House / Welcome Party (5:00 p.m.) Aug 4: Italian-American Sportsmen Club / Pool Party (5:00 p.m.) Free Time: July 27 Aug 9 Aug 10 Closing Activities: Aug 13: Closing ceremony Check out of dorm, return keys Leave campus for airport