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MIT的Seminar课程简介 S67 High Energy Particle Physics Prereq.: -- Units: 2-0-4 [P/D/F] Recitation: T9-10:30 (24-043C) In this seminar we will discuss the present status of high energy particle physics, the study of fundamental processes and objects which are the underlying bases for all matter in the Universe. As we will see, the majority of experiments carried out in this field requires particles with extremely high energies and detectors utilizing todays foremost technologies. Prerequisite courses and/or previous knowledge of modern physics are not necessary, but curiosity is important. Richard Yamamoto came to MIT shortly after high school to obtain his BS and PhD degrees in physics. He is a professor of Physics. Limited to 12. R. Yamamoto 12.S54 Understanding Global Change through Simple Computer Models Prereq.: -- Units: 2-0-4 [P/D/F] Recitation: TBA The global climate system is a complex multicomponent system comprising the atmosphere, the ocean, land, ice, and the biosphere. We will focus in this seminar on the atmospheric and oceanic components, with special emphasis on the ocean, one of the major players in global change processes. We will try to understand some of the fundamental mechanisms underlying projections of global change through simple models. Well look at simulations of changes in greenhouse warming and of a simple two-box model of the coupled ocean/atmosphere system showing the possibility of rapid climate transitions. Well also look at results obtained with the most sophisticated computer models of the ocean/atmosphere circulations, showing predictions and perspectives of possible future scenarios linked to carbon-dioxide increase in the atmosphere. Visualization of sophisticated model simulations will also be made on work stations. Reading assignments will be given to help students to come up with their own questions for lively discussion. Paola Malanotte-Rizzoli is Professor of Physical Oceanography in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planeta