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I have Thomas and Finney's book on Calculus for reference. Am I prepared for Feynman's Lectures? I've studied physics for two years in high school.
Do you know they are available online?DrTherapist said:Thanks. I seem to understand the lectures pretty well. I am going to buy them pretty soon.
Richard Feynman was certainly one of very few Geniuses I studied contemporary aloneside Galileo, Einstein, Newton, Bohr, Maxwell, Schrödinger, Faraday. His Genius was palpable as was his inquisitive nature, Physics was a true love of his you could feel his passion. Feynman could be proximal but part of his pedagogical style. One of the greatest physicist of the 20th Century. Brilliant, Wise, A master Professor of quantum mechanics and particle physics. While working on his Ph.D. from Princeton, he was encouraged to participate in the Manhattan Project therefore assisted in the development of the atomic bomb. Other than Differential and Integral Calculus, just read a lot of physics, most of his work was in Quantum Mechanics and Particle Physics. While he was finishing his PhD the DOD/USA Gov. encouraged him to participate in the Manhattan Project and assisted in the development of the atomic bomb. He was known as the "great explainer!"DrTherapist said:What are the books that I should supplement with Feynman's Lectures?
I know but I much prefer a book.phyzguy said:
Thank you. I did not know much about Feynman but now it is apparent that he was a brilliant physicist.Gregory Alan said:Richard Feynman was certainly one of very few Geniuses I studied contemporary aloneside Galileo, Einstein, Newton, Bohr, Maxwell, Schrödinger, Faraday. His Genius was palpable as was his inquisitive nature, Physics was a true love of his you could feel his passion. Feynman could be proximal but part of his pedagogical style. One of the greatest physicist of the 20th Century. Brilliant, Wise, A master Professor of quantum mechanics and particle physics. While working on his Ph.D. from Princeton, he was encouraged to participate in the Manhattan Project therefore assisted in the development of the atomic bomb. Other than Differential and Integral Calculus, just read a lot of physics, most of his work was in Quantum Mechanics and Particle Physics. While he was finishing his PhD the DOD/USA Gov. encouraged him to participate in the Manhattan Project and assisted in the development of the atomic bomb. He was known as the "great explainer!"
Read his written Lectures several volumes there's hours of his Caltech lectures on YouTube.
Thank you. The Sommerfeld's lectures are individually cheap to buy, so that's a plus point. I will also look forward buying Pauli's books.vanhees71 said:The Feynman lectures are indeed an all-time classic. It's only topped, in my opinion, by Sommerfeld's 6-volume "Lectures on theoretical physics", which however only include classical physics, and they are 30-40 years older than the Feynman Lectures. Very similar in style are Pauli's (also 6-volume) "Lectures on theoretical physics". Characteristically Pauli's textbooks are still not outdated although some decades old (particularly his famous encyclopedia article on "Wave Mechanics" is a gem; also his other encyclopedia article on relativity, which he wrote at an age of 21, are great; only the "relativistic thermodynamics part" is unfortunately flawed, but that's not his fault since these issues have been solved only 40 and more years later).
The math required to learn from Feynman's Lectures is typically at an advanced undergraduate or graduate level. This includes a strong foundation in calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations.
While prior knowledge of physics can be helpful, it is not necessary to understand the math in Feynman's Lectures. However, a basic understanding of physics concepts and principles will aid in the application of the math.
The most important branches of mathematics for understanding Feynman's Lectures are calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. Other areas such as complex analysis, group theory, and probability theory may also be useful.
To improve your math skills for understanding Feynman's Lectures, it is recommended to practice solving problems and exercises in the relevant areas of math. Additionally, seeking out additional resources and seeking help from a tutor or mentor can also be beneficial.
Yes, there are several online resources and tools that can assist in learning the necessary math for Feynman's Lectures. Some examples include online courses, interactive tutorials, and practice problems. Additionally, there are also online communities and forums where you can ask questions and receive help from others studying Feynman's Lectures.