Classical Mechanics | Lecture 10

(November 28, 2011) Leonard Susskind wraps up the lecture series by finishing his talk on particles and both electric and magnetic fields and how they relate to physics.

This course is the beginning of a six course sequence that explores the theoretical foundations of modern physics. Topics in the series include classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, theories of relativity, electromagnetism, cosmology, and black holes.

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[supernis]

00:01 magnetic field and it's basic properties
00:08 - principle of gaige invariance
22:15 - lagrangian for a particle in a magnetic field
30:10 - mechanical x canonical momentum
47:40- hamiltonian for magnetic field
56:00 motion of a charged particule in a uniform magnetic field

[whovikrantsingh]

Leonard Susskind will be remembered for centuries.

[EvgeniiNeumerzhitckii]

These 10 lectures on classical mechanics were one of the best learning experiences in my life. I think what made it great is that professor Susskind can present this material in a very simple way. He shows what is important, the essence of the subject. In that way I was able to grasp the fundamental nature of classical mechanics. And this is the biggest challenge of any leaning, to see the nature of things through the deep fog of technical details, abstractions and formulas. thank you very much! Now moving on to the next step - Quantum mechanics.

[mikebernsteinartist]

Magnificent series of lectures on Classical Mechanics. It gave me a fresh insight into a subject which lacks the glamour of Quantum Mechanics. It was well presented and very entertaining.

[manideepsridhara]

Truly incredible series! Changed my perspective on Classical Mechanics.
Thank you so much!
SUSSKIND IS LEGEND!

[PHYSICSwithNecatiCelik]

I love Prof. Susskind's taste of teaching. He is my favorite professor.

[manse]

s\prof. is an excellent translator of physics - clear, concise thanks

[seandafny]

Well, I hope quantum mechanics is next ! Thats the whole reason I started here.

[jenniferlaflora]

1:06:31 y=c or why is it squared because of the remainer or the 3 repeated left over decimals or decibels of sound and the choice of 1:07:59 friction as a/an/the constant for Indirect Proof 1:08:31 and friction of inertia and collision of two objects and a traverse slope of an object 1:09:14

[jessstuart]

45:00 A quick way to check for a sign error is to set z_dot = 0, Then use the right-hand-rule to cross the velocity (y_dot) with B (Bz). Your thumb points in the positive x direction, which corresponds with a positive Bz*y_dot term, so the signs are correct.

[zvezdanzvezdov]

Great lecture series. I feel like I actually managed to grasp the concepts in a decent manner. The book was also very helpful to have along the way. In a week and a half I'm finally starting university (Applied Mathematics and Physics), so it feels great to already have a grasp on CM alongside a number of other maths and physics related topics before I start formally learning the subjects. Now I'll try to tackle at least a portion of Morin's Classical Mechanics book (and maybe others, especially if they have solutions to check whether I've done a proper job solving the problems; recommendations are appreciated). I'm looking forward to moving on to QM once I buy the book.

[SH]

Trying to watch a mandatory lecture on Quantum Mechanics from my own university, but I keep coming back here to watch Stanford lectures... for fun.

[martinscott]

I learned a lot from this course, I found the accompanying book "The Theoretical Minimum - Classical Mechanics" was essential.

[bradyp]

FYI, the Hamilton bit around 52:00 is a lot easier to figure out with a different substitution. When you're evaluating sum of x-dot * p, directly plug in the formula px = m*x-dot + e/c Ax, instead of solving for x-dot like Susskind does. A lot less messy algebra that way, and it's easier to see why H = 1/2 m v^2.

[Sans_K]

Finally completed the 10th lecture, so much thanks sir for these amazing lectures❤🙏

[vjmadhudath]

Susskind-" I am not going to work out, you have to keep track of some terms"
Also Susskind- " No, Lets work out in detail" ;)

[JoelRTLCosta]

Thanks for the classes. The approach was pretty different from Physics classes at college.

[abhishekcherath]

signs are not for the blackboard lol


Susskind looks like a wizard.

And Thank you so much for this.

[merlinthegreat]

Best education for a high schooler pursuing physics!

[jenniferlaflora]

1:23 the person of location is a dis that location is not traverse? 1:27