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A Radically Modern Approach to Introductory Physics Volume 1
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Abstract: This is the first part (chapters 1-12) of a pdf textbook for a one-year introductory physics course. The text was developed out of an alternate beginning physics course at New Mexico Tech designed for students with a strong interest in physics. A broad outline of the text is as follows: Waves in One ... More »
A Radically Modern Approach to Introductory Physics Volume 2
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Abstract: This is the second part (chapters 13-24) of a pdf textbook for a one-year introductory physics course. The text was developed out of an alternate beginning physics course at New Mexico Tech designed for students with a strong interest in physics. A broad outline of the text is as follows: Newton's Law ... More »
Einstein's Relativity
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Abstract: Descriptive Introduction to Physics - Spring 2007 - The most interesting and important topics in physics, stressing conceptual understanding rather than math, with applications to current events. Topics covered may vary and may include energy and conservation, radioactivity, nuclear physics, the Theory ... More »
Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity
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Abstract: What happens when you approach the speed of light? This video segment adapted from NOVA follows one of Albert Einstein's thought experiments and his quest to find the answer.
Excitatory Topics in Physics
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Abstract: What sorts of things get physicists (or wannabe physicists, like the teacher of this class) excited? Is it the dream of building grand intellectual edifices capable of describing the Universe with amazing accuracy and elegance? Or, perhaps, discovering something so unexpected that it totally blows your ... More »
Exploring Black Holes: General Relativity and Astrophysics, Spring 2003
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Abstract: Study of physical effects in the vicinity of a black hole as the basis for understanding general relativity, astrophysics, and elements of cosmology. Extension to current developments in theory and observation. Energy and momentum in flat spacetime; the metric; curvature or spacetime near rotating and ... More »
Fundamentals of Physics
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Abstract: This course provides a thorough introduction to the principles and methods of physics for students who have good preparation in physics and mathematics. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and quantitative reasoning. This course covers Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, gravitation, thermodynamics, ... More »
Interstellar Travel; Conclusion - NOTE: When discussing special relativity - CS-350 - the ... from the course Introduction to General Astronomy
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Abstract: Astro 10: General Astronomy - Fall 2006. A description of modern astronomy with emphasis on the structure and evolution of stars, galaxies, and the Universe. Additional topics optionally discussed include quasars, pulsars, black holes, and extraterrestrial communication, etc. Individual instructor's ... More »
Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics, Spring 2005
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Abstract: Quantum mechanics is said to describe a world in which physical objects often lack "definite" properties, indeterminism creeps in at the point of "observation," ordinary logic does not apply, and distant events are perfectly yet inexplicably correlated. Examination of these and other issues central to ... More »
Relativity 1 from the course Physics for Future Presidents
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Abstract: Physics 10: Physics for Future Presidents - Fall 2006. The most interesting and important topics in physics, stressing conceptual understanding rather than math, with applications to current events. Topics covered may vary and may include energy and conservation, radioactivity, nuclear physics, the Theory ... More »
Relativity 2 from the course Physics for Future Presidents
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Abstract: Physics 10: Physics for Future Presidents - Fall 2006. The most interesting and important topics in physics, stressing conceptual understanding rather than math, with applications to current events. Topics covered may vary and may include energy and conservation, radioactivity, nuclear physics, the Theory ... More »
Relativity and Astronomy I Fall 2007
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Abstract: Relativity and Astronomy I. From Physics 10: Descriptive Introduction to Physics - Fall 2007. The most interesting and important topics in physics, stressing conceptual understanding rather than math, with applications to current events. Topics covered may vary and may include energy and conservation, ... More »
Relativity and Astronomy II Fall 2007
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Abstract: Relativity and Astronomy II. From Physics 10: Descriptive Introduction to Physics - Fall 2007. The most interesting and important topics in physics, stressing conceptual understanding rather than math, with applications to current events. Topics covered may vary and may include energy and conservation, ... More »
Relativity and the Cosmos
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Abstract: This illustrated essay from the NOVA Web site introduces the basic concepts of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and what we know about cosmology as a result.
Relativity, Fall 2006
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Abstract: Normally taken by physics majors in their sophomore year. Einstein's postulates; consequences for simultaneity, time dilation, length contraction, clock synchronization; Lorentz transformation; relativistic effects and paradoxes; Minkowski diagrams; invariants and four-vectors; momentum, energy and mass; ... More »
Relativity I Fall 2007
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Abstract: Relativity I. From Physics 10: Descriptive Introduction to Physics - Fall 2007. The most interesting and important topics in physics, stressing conceptual understanding rather than math, with applications to current events. Topics covered may vary and may include energy and conservation, radioactivity, ... More »
Semi-Riemann Geometry and General Relativity
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Abstract: This book covers the following topics: The principal curvatures; rules of calculus; Levi-Civita Connections; bundle of frames; connections on principal bundles; Gauss's lemma; special relativity; Die Grundlagen der Physik; submersions; Petrov types; and Star.
Special Relativity from the course Introductory Physics
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Abstract: Physics 8B: Introductory Physics - Fall 2006. Introduction to electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, and modern physics. The course presents concepts and methodologies for understanding physical phenomena, and is particularly useful preparation for upper division study in biology and ... More »
The Modern Revolution in Physics
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Abstract: This book addresses the following topics: Relativity, rules of randomness; light as a particle; matter as a wave; the atom.
The restless Universe
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Abstract: The restless Universe introduces you to major achievements and figures in the history of physics, from Copernicus to Einstein and beyond. The route from classical to quantum physics will be laid out for you without recourse to challenging mathematics but with the fundamental features of theories and ... More »
