Video Index
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Introduction to Excitatory Topics in Physics
Instructor Nick DiBella introduces himself and briefly discusses the course contents and format. -
What is Physics?
General definition of physics as a collection of laws that describe everything. Isaac Newton and classical mechanics. Max Planck and classical electromagnetism. "Ultraviolet catastrophe." Definition of energy. -
Modern Physics
Major developments in physics during the 20th century, including quantum mechanics, special relativity, and general relativity. -
Walking Through a Wall
Quantum physics predicts that there is a chance that a person could walk through a wall; Nick tests this prediction, without success. -
Special Relativity
Definition of the two postulates of special relativity. Definition of an inertial observer. -
Relativity Demonstration
Simple demonstration of relativity of two people walking at different constant speeds. Invariance of the speed of light.
