Step into the revolutionary ideas that reshaped science in the 20th century and continue to shape our future. This course explores the foundations of quantum mechanics, from wave-particle duality to the Schrödinger equation, tunneling, and the quantum harmonic oscillator. You’ll also uncover the mysteries of relativity — time dilation, length contraction, E = mc², and the curvature of spacetime.
Moving into advanced theories, we’ll introduce quantum field theory, the Standard Model of particle physics, quantum gravity, and even the physics of space travel. By the end, you’ll have a clear grasp of how modern physics explains the smallest particles, the largest structures, and the fabric of the universe itself.
Skills you’ll gain
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Quantum Thinking – Understand energy quantization, photons, and wave-particle duality.
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Mathematical Tools of Quantum Mechanics – Apply Schrödinger’s equation, operators, and wavefunctions.
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Model Building – Solve systems like the particle in a box and quantum harmonic oscillator.
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Relativity Mastery – Explain time dilation, length contraction, and mass-energy equivalence.
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Spacetime Concepts – Grasp Einstein’s general relativity and the curvature of spacetime.
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Uncertainty & Probability – Apply the Heisenberg uncertainty principle to real systems.
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Fundamental Interactions – Explore QED, QCD, and the Standard Model of particle physics.
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Frontiers of Physics – Engage with quantum gravity, space travel concepts, and the search for unification.
Meet your Teacher
Professor Dave is a passionate science educator who makes complex topics like chemistry, physics, and biology easy to understand. With a sharp sense of clarity and a no-nonsense approach, he breaks down big ideas into bite-sized lessons that stick.
What’s in the course:
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5 Hours Modern Physics: Quantum to Relativity
Explore the strange world of quantum mechanics and relativity. From wave-particle duality to E = mc², tunneling, the Standard Model, and the search for a theory of everything, discover the ideas that define today’s physics — and tomorrow’s technology.
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