8.06  Quantum Physics III

Final Exam Grades Available

Dear 8.06,

Your final exam grades are now available on Stellar. I have put the final exam and solutions on Stellar as well.

This was a challenging exam, and overall I am proud of your performance given the length and difficult of the problems. The average grade was 128/200 with a standard deviation of 32.

For those of you who did not do as well as you would have liked on the final or in the course as a whole, please keep in mind that in the end, the only thing that matters is how much you have learned.

We will finalize and submit your letter grades tomorrow. Please check that all of your PSET scores are entered into Stellar, and tell me by 1pm tomorrow (Thursday) if there is an issue.

It has been a great semester, and I want to thank you all for your enthusiasm in exploring the quantum world. I wish all of you every success in your future endeavors, and have a wonderful summer.

Sincerely,
Jesse Thaler

Announced on 19 May 2011  12:04  a.m. by Jesse Thaler

Term Paper Evaluations Available

Dear 8.06,

Your term paper evaluations are now available from:

https://stellar.mit.edu/S/course/8/sp11/8.06/homework/assignment11/

Click on your submission and download the comments file, which includes a "referee report" from your writing TA and your grade. Overall, I was very impressed by the quality of the 8.06 Physical Review this year; thanks again for your submissions.

A reminder that the final exam has been moved to Johnson Track (upstairs, Wednesday 1:30pm). In addition to my office hours on Monday/Tuesday 11am-noon, and Nan Gu's office hours on Tuesday 3pm-4pm, Eric Fitzgerald will hold last minute office hours on Wednesday from 10am-noon in 4-237.

You are up to a 34% response rate on http://web.mit.edu/subjectevaluation. Keep the feedback coming.

Sincerely,
Jesse Thaler

Announced on 13 May 2011  11:09  p.m. by Jesse Thaler

Final Exam in Johnson Track (upstairs)

Dear 8.06,

Apparently miracles do happen. The 8.06 final exam has been moved to Johnson Track (upstairs). So you will have nice big tables to work at on Wednesday, May 18 from 1:30pm-4:30pm.

Sincerely,
Jesse Thaler

Announced on 12 May 2011  11:53  a.m. by Jesse Thaler

End of Term Information

Dear 8.06,

Here is some logistical information for the end of the semester.

-- The 8.06 final exam is Wednesday, May 18 from 1:30pm-4:30pm in 6-120.

-- There will be a review session on Friday, May 13 from 1pm-2:30pm in 6-120. Bring your questions.

-- Practice final exams from the previous two years are now posted on the 8.06 website. I strongly encourage you to attempt these as part of your studying. In addition, I strongly encourage you to do the optional PSET 10, also posted on the webpage. The formula sheet for the exam will be posted over the weekend.

-- During final exam week, I will hold office hours on Monday and Tuesday from 11am-noon. Nan Gu will hold office hours on Tuesday from 3pm-4pm. Prof. Zwierlein and Eric Fitzgerald will not be holding office hours.

-- Please fill out the course evaluation form for 8.06 at http://web.mit.edu/subjectevaluation. I will be teaching 8.06 next year, and your feedback (especially your written comments) will help me to improve the course.

Sincerely,
Jesse Thaler

Announced on 10 May 2011  8:29  a.m. by Jesse Thaler

PSET 9 Deadline Moved to Friday

Dear 8.06,

By popular demand (and the generosity of the graders), the PSET 9 deadline has been shifted by a day. The deadline is now Friday, May 6th at 6pm.

On PSET 9, problem 2, there is some unfortunate wording. I erroneously wrote "transition rate per unit time". I meant to write "transition rate" or equivalently, "transition probability per unit time". My apologies.

Sincerely,
Jesse Thaler

Announced on 03 May 2011  4:32  p.m. by Jesse Thaler