
Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution: Modern Physics for Non-Scientists, 2nd Edition
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Richard Wolfson
"It doesn't take an Einstein to understand modern physics," says Professor Wolfson at the outset of these twenty-four lectures on what may be the most important subjects in the universe: relativity and quantum physics. Both have reputations for complexity. But the basic ideas behind them are, in fact, simple and comprehensible by anyone. These dynamic and illuminating lectures begin with a brief overview of theories of physical reality starting with Aristotle and culminating in Newtonian or "classical" physics. After that, you'll follow along as Professor Wolfson outlines the logic that led to Einstein's profound theory of special relativity and the simple yet far-reaching insight on which it rests. With that insight in mind, you'll move on to consider Einstein's theory of general relativity and its interpretation of gravitation in terms of the curvature of space and time.
From there, you'll embark on a dazzling exploration of how inquiry into matter at the atomic and subatomic scales led to quandaries that are resolved-or at least clarified-by quantum mechanics, a vision of physical reality so profound and so at odds with our experience that it nearly defies language.
By bringing relativity and quantum mechanics into the same picture, you'll chart the development of fascinating hypotheses about the origin, development, and possible futures of the entire universe, as well as the possibility that physics can produce a "theory of everything" to account for all aspects of the physical world. But the goal throughout these lectures remains the same: to present the key ideas of modern physics in a way that makes them clear to the interested layperson.
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Amazing book
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The main thing to be aware of before buying this is that the course is not designed for listening. While this is true of all of the teaching company courses on audible, some work better than others. This one depends heavily on visual material which is only viewable in the pdf. So this is not ideal for commuting.
Good quick survey, not great as audio
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Following this, the author takes the reader through the rudiments of more complex concepts like general relativity and quantum physics. The entire lecture series is intelligible without having to understand high-order mathematics. For ANYONE who wants to see the universe in a completely new light, GET THIS BOOK!!!!
Magnificent and Illuminating
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For everyone
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Informative but maybe watch the video instead
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this guy is SUPER excited about physics.
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Great listen!
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Very informative!
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Great
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Simply Brilliant !
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