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[ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Non-Scientists, 2nd EditionCourse Number 153—24 Lectures (30 minutes/lecture)Taught by: Professor Richard Wolfson—Middlebury College“It was interesting, stimulating and as hard to ‘put down’ as a good book.”—Mr. & Mrs. Jeff NewtonGoshen, NY “I love the program! Thank you!”—Liz Harrigan, Reno, NV“Dr. Wolfson's explanation of Relativity is unsurpassed in lucidity and power of delivery”—Bruce Harris, Ukiah, CAPhysics may well be the most important subject in the universe, a theoretical realm that ranges from the infinitesimally small to the infinitely vast, its laws governing time, space, and the very forces that created our world. With scientists perhaps on the verge of unlocking the deepest secrets of the universe and with breaking news of discovery after discovery, an understanding of this fascinating subject has never been so important.Like many people, you may be interested in understanding these major science stories. But you’re faced with ever-more-mysterious references to the "strong" force or the "weak" one, waves versus particles, "Big Bangs," "Big Crunches," and the 90 percent of the universe that may still be missing!It’s hard for anyone, regardless of intellect, to grasp concepts like this based on nothing but a news reporter’s hurried explanation. That’s why it’s so exciting to offer Professor Richard Wolfson’s course on Einstein’s Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Non-Scientists. This brilliant lecture series puts the awe-inspiring––and even, at times, mind-bending––concepts behind relativity and quantum mechanics within reach of anyone who wants to understand them.The Future of the UniverseNewton and Copernicus. Time and space. Matter and motion. Einstein and the stunning revelations of relativity. Quantum physics. Quarks. Mesons. Even the future of the universe. Professor Wolfson discusses them all with vigor, clarity, and skill. Best of all, these terms aren’t explained to you with numbers or confusing references only a science major would know but with exciting explanations in plain English. Crystal-clear diagrams. And examples that bring each landmark concept out into the light so you can understand it. Even if you’ve never taken a physics course in your life!On his own Middlebury College campus, Professor Wolfson is a teaching legend, and to watch him share his love for his subject and his excitement over sharing it with you, is to be reminded of why you love learning in the first place. Professor Wolfson knows how to engage his students, as well as synthesize and communicate difficult concepts in a way that fosters real learning. He is the author of an introductory text on physics, a contributor to the esteemed journal Scientific American, and considers it his specialty to interpret science for the nonspecialist.In addition, Professor Wolfson uses extensive illustrations and diagram series to help bring to life the theories and concepts that he discusses. Thus we highly recommend our cost-effective videotapes, although Professor Wolfson is mindful of our audio students and carefully describes visual materials throughout his lectures.Professor Richard Wolfson on the Second Edition of Einstein’s Relativity:"A first version of this course was first produced in 1995. In this new version, I have chosen to spend more time on the philosophical interpretation of quantum physics, and on recent experiments relevant to that interpretation. I have also added a final lecture on the ‘theory of everything’ and its possible implementation through string theory. The graphic presentations for the video version have also been extensively revised and enhanced. But the goal remains the same: to present the key ideas of modern physics in a way that makes them clear to the interested layperson."Part ILecture 1: Time Travel, Tunneling, Tennis, and TeaLecture 2: Heaven and Earth, Place and MotionLecture 3: The Clockwork UniverseLecture 4: Let There Be Light!Lecture 5: Speed c Relative to What?Lecture 6: Earth and Ether—A Crisis in PhysicsLecture 7: Einstein to the RescueLecture 8: Uncommon Sense—Stretching TimeLecture 9: Muons and Time-Traveling TwinsLecture 10: Escaping Contradiction—Simultaneity Is RelativeLecture 11: Faster than Light? Past, Future, and ElsewhereLecture 12: What about E=mc², and Is Everything Relative?"I believe these tapes to be one of the most informative explanations of this subject...Despite having read a number of books on the subject, I get a better understanding from these tapes."—William C. Baker,Arlington, VAPart IILecture 13: A Problem of GravityLecture 14: Curved SpacetimeLecture 15: Black HolesLecture 16: Into the Heart of MatterLecture 17: Enter the QuantumLecture 18: Wave or Particle?Lecture 19: Quantum Uncertainty—Farewell to DeterminismLecture 20: Particle or Wave?Lecture 21: Quantum Weirdness and Schrödinger's CatLecture 22: The Particle ZooLecture 23: Cosmic ConnectionsLecture 24: Toward a Theory of Everything [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]