Physics 0 (spring 2024)
In this class we will study classical mechanics and electrodynamics. The concepts introduced in this class play a fundamental role in the foundations of physical theories and our understanding of the world. These concepts have reverberations throughout physics, and we will illustrate their relationship to more modern developments in the subject.
Schedule
Wednesdays (9:50 - 12:15) @ Teaching Building 4, room 4302
Reference material
We will follow the lecture notes for Physics 0 by Chi-Ming Chang, Qing-Rui Wang, and Fan Yang (distributed in class). We will also use David Tong's lectures on Classical Dynamics, Dynamics and Relativity, and Electromagnetism.
Problem sets