Modern Physics: The Theoretical Minimum - Quantum Mechanics

Stanford Continuing Studies Program

4.1 (71)
科学

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.

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Good

2023/02/23

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Top notch

2015/01/28

Mike in Austin

Thank you, Dr. Susskind.
Excellent Resource

2011/10/06

JacobWebb

I really enjoyed these lectures. Dr. Susskind has a gift for explaining unique and difficult concepts. Also, the videos have excellent quality. I had no trouble reading what was written on thr board.
Rehearse!

2014/06/28

Kent Swearingen

Once again a brilliant guy proves that he knows his subject well enough to give a mediocre lecture without bothering to prepare. It takes him more than an hour to convey about 20 minutes of material, because he's clearly given almost no thought to his presentation.

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.