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
Instructor: Yi Wang
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6 hours to complete
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Introduction to action principle, fundamental particle physics, entropy & information and complexity
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