Physics: From Galileo To Einstein

A (not to quick) overview on the foundations of modern physics, from the Galilei and Newton to Einstein.

What you'll 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.
Requirements
Most of the lectures require no math, with exception of a few parts which resort briefly to some basics of high school math, algebra and calculus. Otherwise no prerequisites or math needed (though students with a technical background may have an advantage.)
It is not a university level physics course. However, it raises the level beyond a standard popular science lecture. Which means that you will take your time to go through some material more than once.
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.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Classical Mechanics

Lecture 2 Galileo's and Newton's kickoff

Lecture 3 Celestial mechanics and the advent of determinism

Lecture 4 Entropy: Carnot's definition and the foundations of thermodynamics

Lecture 5 Entropy: Boltzmann's definition

Lecture 6 Deterministic chaos

Section 3: Electromagnetism and Realtivity

Lecture 7 Electromagnetism and Maxwell's achievement

Lecture 8 Special Relativity

Lecture 9 General Realtivity

Section 4: Quantum Mechanics

Lecture 10 The birth of Quantum Physics

Lecture 11 Wave-particle duality and Heisenberg's uncertainty relation.

Lecture 12 The wavefunction and the Bohr-Einstein debate

Lecture 13 The Schrödinger equation and the weird behavior of particles' spin.

Lecture 14 Schrödinger's cat and the vacuum's zero-point energy

Section 5: Randomness: a philosophical digression

Lecture 15 Randomness: some definitions and examples

Lecture 16 Randomness: Complexity and quantum randomness

Section 6: Particle physics and beyond

Lecture 17 The Standard Model of Particle Physics

Lecture 18 Dark Matter and Dark Energy

Lecture 19 Quantum Gravity - String Theory

Lecture 20 Inflationary Cosmology

Lecture 21 The Fine Tuning of the Universe

Section 7: Conclusion

Lecture 22 Some final remarks

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".