Welcome to the home page for Robert N. Oerter. Current course web pages:

• Physics 160 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
• Physics 260 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II - Solutions for recitation problems
• Physics 245 - College Physics II - Solutions for recitation problems
• Physics 303 - Classical Mechanics
• Phys/Astr 428/628 - Relativity
• Physics 390 - Mathematical Methods for Physicists

The Standard Model of Elementary Particles is the best current theory for understanding the structure and interactions of matter. The Theory of Almost Everything is my non-technical explanation of this theory for those who want to understand the rules by which the universe runs but don't want to go to graduate school in physics.

Some good websites about elementary particles and modern physics:

• Quantum Universe
• Particle Adventure

String theory is an exciting new approach to understanding the basic forces of the universe. Here are some resources for those interested in learning more about strings:

• My string talk (PowerPoint presentation)
• Experimental tests of String Theory:
  • Looking for Planck-scale physics
  • "Large" extra dimensions imply non-Newtonian gravity:
    • Summary of the Eot-wash experiment
    • The whole story (PDF)
    • More tests
• Some general information about strings:
  • Introductory site
  • More technical

The Theory of Evolution is still under attack from some people with a religious agenda.

• Does Life on Earth Violate the Second Law of Thermodynamics? by Robert N. Oerter
• More intelligent comment on Intelligent Design