Lectures: Modern Physics: The Theoretical Minimum

[Skarpz]

http://itunes.apple.com/itunes-u/modern-physics-the-theoretical/id384231234#ls=1

When going to that page it first asks if you want to launch itunes or not to go to it on itunes.

Modern Physics: The Theoretical Minimum - Classical Mechanics

9 Physics classes that I'm going to watch and hopefully discuss each one because I think it's interesting. People are welcome to join in as well.

Description
This course is comprised of a six-quarter sequence of classes that will explore the essential theoretical foundations of modern physics. The topics covered in this course sequence will include classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, the general and special theories of relativity, electromagnetism, cosmology, and black holes. While these courses will build upon one another, each course also stands on its own, and both individually and collectively they will let students attain the “theoretical minimum” for thinking intelligently about modern physics. Quantum theory governs the universe at its most basic level. In the first half of the 20th century physics was turned on its head by the radical discoveries of Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, and Erwin Schroedinger. An entire new logical and mathematical foundation—quantum mechanics—eventually replaced classical physics. We will explore the quantum world, including the particle theory of light, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, and the Schroedinger Equation.

 

[Darby]

That first lecture is a good place for you to start because he starts with some very good diagrams about what is and what isn't allowed in classical mechanics and he explains classical determinism and reversability.

 

[Skarpz]

I shall get back on my studies Darby. I've been distracted and now it's time to get back on this. Thank you for being there for me.

 

[daver]

Skarpz, do you have the direct links please? itunes does my brain in mate!
Thanks,
Dave

 

[Skarpz]

It is in iTunes U aka University. I'll see what I can do though.

 

[daver]

Hi Skarpz,
I have found a better link, one where you don't have to install itunes (yippppeeeee!)

Foundations of Modern Physics: Statistical Mechanics | The Open Academy

May I add, how wonderful to have all this given for free.


Here is another lecture I enjoy

 

[Skarpz]

Awesome. I'm tired. I'll watch it tomorrow.