Feynman Messenger Lectures (via Microsoft)

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The Feynman Messenger Lectures are now available online through Microsoft's platform, thanks to Bill Gates' initiative to make these educational resources accessible. The lectures cover various topics in physics, including Kepler's Laws and Quantum Electrodynamics, and are hosted at research.microsoft.com/apps/tools/tuva/index.html. Users can view the lectures in Silverlight, with additional resources available on YouTube for those who prefer not to use Silverlight. The community expresses excitement about the availability of these lectures, highlighting their educational value.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of physics concepts, particularly classical mechanics and quantum theory.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Silverlight for viewing the lectures.
  • Knowledge of online video platforms, specifically YouTube, for accessing supplementary content.
  • Interest in educational resources and historical lectures in science.
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the Feynman Lectures on Physics available at research.microsoft.com/apps/tools/tuva/index.html.
  • Watch Richard Feynman's Quantum Electrodynamics series on YouTube.
  • Investigate the Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures for additional insights into Feynman's teachings.
  • Learn about the historical impact of Feynman's work in physics and education.
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Students, educators, and physics enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of fundamental physics concepts through Richard Feynman's renowned lectures.

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Was just going to post this :) Yay for Feynman.
 
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.
 
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
 
Fantastic, I've always wanted to watch his lectures.

Mike.
 
Thanks for posting! I'm watching Feynman teaching Kepler's Laws right now! Thanks Microsoft and Bill Gates.
 
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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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
 

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