Physics: from Galileo to Einstein
A (not to quick) overview on the foundations of modern physics, from the Galilei and Newton to Einstein.
Ratings 4.30 / 5.00
What You Will Learn!
- Some elements of the conceptual foundations of Classical Physics
- First basic concepts in classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and non classical physics, that is, relativity and some quantum physics.
Description
This is an overview of the conceptual foundations of physics, from its inception in the 17th century with Galileo Galilei and Newton to the 20th century physics of Einstein (and somewhat beyond). It is for those who would like to get an overview at a bit higher level of popularized science but less than an academic one, and without having to piece together with long searches all the concepts from different sources. Special emphases is set on the philosophical implications of the 20th century findings such as on determinism and final causes in physics.
Who Should Attend!
- People passionate about science who are looking for a serious and rigorous introduction to the basics of modern physics beyond the oversimplified representations of media hypes but without having to attend college.
- This course is also a good preparation for my other Udemy course: "Quantum Physics: An Overview of a Weird World".
