Can Susskind's Theoretical Minimum Courses Help an 80-Year-Old Physics Student?

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BA Physics UCSB 1962, MS physics 1964, post grad physics UCSD. Long career in commercial development of lasers and optical systems. Retired 2016. Now UCSB Trustee and auditing graduate physics classes at UCSB. Homework can be a struggle; hope I can get occasional help.
 
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Hello and :welcome: !

ldebenedictis said:
... hope I can get occasional help.
Sure! I wish you all the best. Stay curious!
 
ldebenedictis said:
How did you find PF?: searching for help with homework problems

BA Physics UCSB 1962, MS physics 1964, post grad physics UCSD. Long career in commercial development of lasers and optical systems. Retired 2016. Now UCSB Trustee and auditing graduate physics classes at UCSB. Homework can be a struggle; hope I can get occasional help.
With those qualifications you might be doing some homework helping yourself!
 
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Welcome to PF Len, I remember you from Coherent up on Porter Drive.
 
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Welcome to PF!

Have looked at the Susskind Theoretical Minimum courses? They might jog your past memories and jumpstart your understanding.
 

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