The 20th century was known as the century of physics. In the past 120 years, concepts such as space, time, energy, entropy and particles were understood to much deeper levels. New paradigms of thinking such as relativity and quantum mechanics emerged.
Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity
Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity
This course is part of Understanding Modern Physics Specialization
Instructor: Yi Wang
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Apply the action principle to derive equations of motion and conserved quantities
Explain fundamental particle physics, including the Standard Model and quantum gravity
Calculate entropy and information content and relate them to the arrow of time
Analyze complexity through chaotic systems and fractals
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