Modern Physics: Relativity & Cosmology
Explore special relativity, general relativity, and cosmology in this comprehensive introduction to modern physics concepts.
Explore special relativity, general relativity, and cosmology in this comprehensive introduction to modern physics concepts.
Dive into the fascinating world of modern physics with this course on Relativity and Cosmology, part of the Understanding Modern Physics series. Led by instructor Yi Wang from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to special relativity, general relativity, and cosmology. You'll explore how space and time are relative to observers and unified into spacetime, understand how gravity emerges from spacetime curvature, and learn about the framework for understanding the evolution of the universe. Through a series of engaging video lectures and quizzes, you'll gain insights into fundamental concepts such as time dilation, length contraction, energy-momentum conservation, black holes, and the expansion of the universe. This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in modern physics concepts, bridging the gap between classical physics and our current understanding of the universe.
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What you'll learn
Understand the principles of special relativity and their implications for space and time
Explain the concept of spacetime and its geometric representation
Apply Lorentz transformations to solve problems in special relativity
Describe the connection between mass, energy, and momentum in relativistic physics
Understand the basic principles of general relativity and how gravity emerges from spacetime curvature
Explain key concepts in general relativity such as the equivalence principle, gravitational time dilation, and light bending
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern physics concepts, focusing on special relativity, general relativity, and cosmology. Students will explore the fundamental principles that revolutionized our understanding of space, time, and the universe in the 20th century. The curriculum is structured into five modules, covering topics such as the relativity of space and time, Lorentz transformations, spacetime geometry, energy-momentum conservation, the equivalence principle, black holes, gravitational waves, and the evolution of the universe. Through a combination of video lectures, optional deep dives, and quizzes, learners will gain a solid foundation in these advanced physics concepts. The course emphasizes both the theoretical framework and the physical implications of modern physics, providing students with a deeper understanding of the universe's fundamental workings.
Special Relativity: Relativity of Space and Time
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Special Relativity: Length, Simultaneity and Lorentz Transformation
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Special Relativity: Geometry, Energy and Momentum
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
General Relativity
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Cosmology
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
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Yi, an Associate Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), is a distinguished theoretical physicist specializing in the early universe, dark energy, and black holes. With over 90 publications in leading physics journals such as Physics Reports and Physical Review Letters, he has made significant contributions to the field. Yi's achievements have earned him the Early Career Award from the Research Grant Council of Hong Kong SAR and the Excellent Young Scientist Scheme support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Renowned for his teaching excellence, he has been honored with the School of Science Teaching Award at HKUST and recognized as “the teacher I like” by his students. Beyond academia, Yi has been actively involved in training Hong Kong students for the Physics Olympiad and has successfully led the Hong Kong team in International Physics Olympiad Competitions.
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