Great ideas of classical physics
(DVD)

"Course no. 1295."

Lectures by Steven Pollock.

"Physics is the study of the natural world, an experimental science that lies at the heart of all other sciences. It is an effort to make sense of the world at a fundamental level, to unify and describe observable physical phenomena. 'Classical' refers to the pre-20th century developments in physics, a reductionistic, 'realist' approach that continues to be one of the most productive and powerful tools in understanding nature. We begin with a broad overview of the domain of classical physics: matter and energy, space and time, particles and waves, and forces and motion. This course will take a 'quasi-historical' path, and our themes will focus on such questions as: How do we know? Why does it matter? How does it tie together? How can I make sense of the world?"--Taken from the guidebook introduction.

DVD.