Deep Physics: Weekly Classes

Theory + Practice + Research

Deep Physics is advanced physics training tailored for talented high schoolers: genuine intellectual challenge and real depth. See the Deep Physics overview for full program benefits and philosophy.

Theory + Practice: Core Theory and Practice sessions (twice weekly, 1.5 hours each) systematically cover concepts from first principles, followed by problem-solving practice.

Advanced Problem Solving: Advanced sessions (once weekly, 1.5 hours) focus on challenging problems. Work individually or in groups, present solutions, discuss different approaches.

Research: Physics Tournament Lab for open-ended research problems.

Each 10-week module covers one topic: mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity & magnetism, or optics. Available at Princeton, NJ and Fair Lawn, NJ. Also offered as intensive one-week Spring and Summer camps.

Module Topics

Both Core Theory and Practice and Advanced Problem Solving are offered in four independent 10-week modules. Each module focuses on a specific physics topic:

• Mechanics: Kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, rotational motion, statics, hydrostatics
• Thermodynamics: Kinetic molecular theory, laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, Carnot cycles
• Electricity & Magnetism: Electrostatics, direct current, magnetic field, electromagnetic induction
• Optics: Geometric and wave optics, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, polarization

Students can enroll in any module. Modules are independent and can be taken in any order.

Note: Students enrolled in Core Theory and Practice can take Advanced Problem Solving for the same topic simultaneously.

Prerequisites

Deep Physics is conceptually demanding — serious, deep, and rigorous. We designed it for students who want real challenge and are ready to work for it. Not everyone will be able to follow every session. That's normal, and it's part of why the program works.

Core Theory and Practice:

Readiness and genuine interest in physics.

• Math: algebra, geometry, basic trigonometry
• Physics: no prior knowledge required

Advanced Problem Solving:

• Math: algebra, geometry, trigonometry
• Physics: Students must have completed the corresponding Core Theory and Practice module, take it simultaneously, or have taken a year course of physics such as Honors Physics, Accelerated Physics, or have equivalent level of physics knowledge. Solid understanding of the topic (mechanics, thermodynamics, E&M, or optics) required.

Schedule, Cost & Refund Policy

Core Theory and Practice: Twice weekly, 1.5 hours sessions. Systematically covers physics topics.

Advanced Problem Solving: Once weekly, 1.5 hours sessions. Problem-solving at increasing difficulty using renowned problem sets.

Locations: Princeton, NJ and Fair Lawn, NJ

Cost:

• Core Theory and Practice: $3,000 per 10-week module
• Advanced Problem Solving: $1,500 per 10-week module

Enrollment: Open for September 2026

Payment due at enrollment. Full refund if we cancel or minimum group size is not formed. If you need to cancel, the following refund policy applies:

Session Format

Core Theory and Practice sessions: Systematically cover physics topics, followed by problem-solving practice. Theory is built from first principles, then applied to problems of increasing difficulty.

Advanced Problem Solving sessions: Instructor presents a problem. Students work through it — sometimes individually, sometimes in small groups. Discussion follows: compare approaches, argue, check each other's reasoning. Students may present their solutions on the board. Instructor asks guiding questions, addresses common errors.

Explaining to others deepens your own understanding. Seeing different approaches expands your toolkit.

Group size: Up to 12 students per group.

No phones or computers — we focus on thinking through problems together.

Note: We teach responsible and efficient GenAI tools use in our Research Club Princeton, Research Skills courses, and Research Laboratories. Deep Physics sessions are dedicated to pure thinking and problem-solving without GenAI.

Different from Typical Physics Tutoring in Princeton

Some high school students searching for a physics tutor in Princeton may actually want something tutoring doesn't provide: genuine depth. If you took physics and felt it moved too fast or stayed too shallow, and you want to actually understand what's going on rather than just get through the next test, this is what Deep Physics is for.

Students who develop this foundation find AP Physics or competition problems more approachable, but that's a side effect, not the goal. The goal is learning to think through hard problems — the kind of productive struggle that develops real understanding and lasts through college and beyond.