Description
Einstein’s Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Non-Scientists, 2nd Edition is a modern physics course for beginners published by The Great Courses Academy. Relativity and quantum physics discuss the basis of physical reality and change our common concepts of space and time, cause and effect. Both have a reputation for complexity. But the basic ideas behind relativity and quantum physics are, in fact, simple and understandable by anyone. As Professor Wolfson points out, the nature of relativity can be summed up in one sentence: the laws of physics are the same for all observers in uniform motion. The same is true for the quantum theory, which is based on the principle that the “stuff” of the world, matter and energy, are not infinitely divisible, but are in discrete pieces called “quanta”. Why should you care about these outstanding theories? Because relativity and quantum physics are not only profound and beautiful ideas in their own right, but also a gateway to understanding many of the latest science fiction in the media. These are stories about time travel, string theory, black holes, space telescopes, particle accelerators, and other advanced developments.
Professor Wolfson begins with a brief overview of theories of physical reality, beginning with Aristotle and culminating in Newtonian or classical physics. It then describes the logic leading to Einstein’s theory of special relativity and its simple yet elusive insight. Considering this information, you will examine Einstein’s theory of general relativity and its interpretation of gravity in terms of the curvature of space and time. Professor Wolfson then shows how inquiring about matter at the atomic and subatomic scales leads to quanta that, through quantum mechanics, resolve, or at least clarify, a picture of physical reality that is so at odds with our experience. It almost ignores language. Bringing relativity and quantum mechanics together leads to hypotheses about the origin, development, and possible future of the entire universe, and the possibility that physics can produce a “theory of everything” to account for all aspects of the physical universe.
What you will learn
- In this course, Professor Wolfson uses extensive illustrations and diagrams to help bring to life the theories and concepts he discusses.
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You will learn about their experiment, its shocking result, and the resulting theoretical crisis.
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A seemingly absurd result of quantum mechanics called “quantum tunneling” allows the realization of objects through impenetrable barriers. Quantum tunneling always occurs at the subatomic scale and plays an important role in the electronic devices and nuclear processes that keep the sun shining.
Einstein’s Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Non-Scientists, 2nd Edition
- Publisher: The Great Courses
- teacher : Richard Wolfson
- English language
- Education level: all levels
- Number of courses: 24
- Training duration: 12 hours and 0 minutes
Chapters of Einstein’s Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Non-Scientists, 2nd Edition
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