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Physics & Cosmology

Quantum mechanics, general relativity, classical mechanics, statistical physics, quantum field theory, and astrophysics.

18courses·166standalone talks·404total lectures

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All Physics404 Relativity & Cosmology153 Quantum Mechanics139 Classical & Statistical Mechanics77 Quantum Field Theory & Strings72 Quantum Foundations & Emergent Spacetime42 Condensed Matter & Materials26 Electromagnetism, Waves & Optics21 Plasma Physics, Fusion & High-Energy Astrophysics11 Earth, Planetary Science & Climate Dynamics4 Materials Science, Nanotechnology & Photonics4 Morphogenesis, Bioelectricity & Origin of Life1

Classical & Statistical Mechanics— Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics, symmetries, thermodynamics, and statistical ensembles.

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All Classical & Statistical Mechanics Lagrangian & Hamiltonian Mechanics60 Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics30 Entropy2 Gravitation2 Richard Feynman2 Time Asymmetry2

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The Character of Physical Law: Part 5, The Distinction of Past and Future

The Character of Physical Law: Part 5, The Distinction of Past and Future

The Character of Physical Law · Lec 2·Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics · Richard Feynman · Cornell University

Richard Feynman

Cornell University

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The Character of Physical Law: The Distinction of Past and Future, Part 5

The Character of Physical Law: The Distinction of Past and Future, Part 5

The Character of Physical Law: Messenger Lectures · Lec 2·Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics · Richard Feynman · Cornell University

Richard Feynman

Cornell University

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Time Asymmetry · Classical & Statistical Mechanics

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