The Physics of Energy
8.21 · Physics · Undergraduate · Fall 2009
Prof. Robert Jaffe, Prof. Washington Taylor
<p>This course is designed to give you the scientific understanding you need to answer questions like:</p> <ul> <li>How much energy can we really get from wind?</li> <li>How does a solar photovoltaic work?</li> <li>What is an OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Converter) and how does it work?</li> <li>What is the physics behind global warming?</li> <li>What makes engines efficient?</li> <li>How does a nuclear reactor work, and what are the realistic hazards?</li> </ul> <p>The course is designed for MIT…
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