Teaching
Quantum Field Theory I (PHYSICS 330)
In Autumn 2022, I was the TA for Stanford’s introductory quantum field theory class, taught by Prof. Bernhard Mistlberger. We overhauled the course and made new problem sets, which strike a balance between traditional particle physics and connections to other fields. I gave weekly sections which laid out the big picture and trained problem-solving skills.
- Week 1 Problem set Solutions Section notes
- Week 2 Problem set Solutions Section notes
- Week 3 Problem set Solutions Section notes
- Week 4 Problem set Solutions Section notes
- Week 5 Problem set Solutions Section notes
- Week 6 Problem set Solutions Section notes
- Week 7 Problem set Solutions Section notes
- Week 8 Problem set Solutions Section notes
- Week 9 Problem set Solutions Section notes
- Week 10 Final exam Solutions Section notes
Physics Olympiad Handouts
From 2019 to 2024, I coached the US Physics Team and wrote many of its exam questions and solutions, while developing a comprehensive set of training material. These handouts are the result. They contain 1,000 tricky, solved problems, and hundreds of examples and remarks.
Logistics
- Syllabus and Frequently Asked Questions
- To see if you’re ready to start, try the Preliminary problems (Answers)
- Physics Hub’s Russian translations
Core Curriculum
- P1 Mathematical Techniques
- P2 Data and Uncertainty
- M1 Kinematics
- M2 Statics
- M3 Dynamics
- M4 Oscillations
- E1 Electrostatics
- E2 DC Circuits
- E3 Magnetostatics
- E4 Lorentz Force
- M5 2D Rotation
- M6 Gravity
- M7 Fluids
- T1 Gases and Kinetic Theory
- T2 Heat and Entropy
- T3 Phase Transitions
- E5 Induction
- E6 AC Circuits
- E7 Electrodynamics
- R1 Relativistic Kinematics
- R2 Relativistic Dynamics
- W1 The Wave Equation
- W2 Interference and Diffraction
- X1 Semiclassical Mechanics
Supplemental Topics, Review, and Practice Olympiads
- M8 3D Rotation
- E8 Electromagnetism in Media
- R3 Relativistic Fields
- W3 Sound, Water, and Light
- X2 Atoms, Particles, and Nuclei
- X3 Matter, Astro, and Cosmo
- MR Mechanics Review
- ER Electromagnetism Review
- XR Special Topics Review
- UM Practice USAPhO M
- UE Practice USAPhO E
- UX Practice USAPhO X
- UA Practice USAPhO A
- UB Practice USAPhO B
- UC Practice USAPhO C
- UD Practice USAPhO D
- – Experimental Training
- – Conclusion
I don’t currently write or run the USAPhO, and I don’t have time to tutor, but feel free to reach out (at my personal address, kzhou7@gmail.com) if you find an issue or have a suggestion.