Feynman Messenger Lectures (via Microsoft)

In summary, Bill Gates has made renowned physicist Richard Feynman's lectures available for online viewing through a website called Tuva, which requires Silverlight. The lectures cover various topics such as quantum electrodynamics, gravitation, mathematics and physics, and more. Gates purchased the rights to the films and added special features to the first lecture. The lectures have received positive reviews and have been shared on various online forums.
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  • #3
Was just going to post this :) Yay for Feynman.
 
  • #4
I came into post this too. I only heard him speak from movies made later in his life, didn't realize his accent was this strong.
 
  • #5
A friend of mine called me today to tell me about this. My wife and I are going to watch the first lecture tonight.

-Robert
 
  • #6
Fantastic, I've always wanted to watch his lectures.

Mike.
 
  • #7
Thanks for posting! I'm watching Feynman teaching Kepler's Laws right now! Thanks Microsoft and Bill Gates.
 
  • #8
Some for those who don't want Silverlight:

Feynman: Quantum Electrodynamics
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=1E28798A3787BC36&search_query=Feynma n+part

Richard Feynman - The Law of Gravitation
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF1C1F0E669EE2D3&search_query=Feynma n+Lectures+laws+gravitation

Character of Physical Law - Richard Feynman
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=AF0DF573FA4E9B58&search_query=Feynma n+part+lecture

Richard Feynman - The Relation of Mathematics & Physics
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=4CA01D30269D3A26&search_query=Feynma n+Lectures++Relation++physics

Richard Feynman - The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures
http://vega.org.uk/video/subseries/8
 
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  • #9
very nice!
thanks a lot, I am going to watch all of them!
 
  • #10
Already watched them all, I recommend!
 
  • #11
I just wonder if there are more than seven online lectures available...
 
  • #12
Wow - these are incredible. Always wanted to watch them, thanks for posting! :)

-K
 
  • #13
Bill Gates claimed that after watching these lectures himself he found them very interesting and wanted to make them available for anyone to see.

So he purchased the rights to the films and put them online here:
http://research.microsoft.com/apps/tools/tuva/
for anyone to view.

The first one has some special features, I assume they are going to eventually add them for all the videos.
 
  • #14
That's pretty awesome of him
 
  • #16

What are the Feynman Messenger Lectures?

The Feynman Messenger Lectures are a series of lectures given by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman at Cornell University in 1964. They cover a wide range of topics in physics, including quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and gravitation.

Who is Richard Feynman?

Richard Feynman (1918-1988) was an American theoretical physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics, particle physics, and the theory of quantum electrodynamics. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965 for his work in this field.

What is the purpose of the Feynman Messenger Lectures?

The purpose of the Feynman Messenger Lectures is to provide a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental concepts of physics. They were intended to be accessible to a general audience, not just to scientists and students.

How many lectures are included in the Feynman Messenger Lectures?

There are seven lectures in the Feynman Messenger Lectures series: "The Law of Gravitation - An Example of Physical Law," "The Relation of Mathematics and Physics," "The Great Conservation Principles," "Symmetry in Physical Law," "The Distinction of Past and Future," "Probability and Uncertainty - The Quantum Mechanical View of Nature," and "Seeking New Laws."

Are the Feynman Messenger Lectures still relevant today?

Yes, the Feynman Messenger Lectures are still considered to be relevant and influential in the field of physics. Many of the concepts and theories discussed in the lectures are still studied and applied by scientists today. Additionally, Feynman's unique teaching style and ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and engaging way make the lectures a valuable resource for anyone interested in physics.

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