Does Professor Leonardo Susskind teach mainstream physics?

In summary, Leonard Susskind is a leading proponent of String/M-Theory and the Holographic Principle in physics. He has not yet published a textbook, but has written two books on classical mechanics and quantum mechanics aimed at professionals and senior undergraduate physics majors. He has also written two books for laypersons on black holes and string theory. His name is often misspelled as "Leonardo" in some discussions.
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Doug Huffman
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Recently a number of threads have been squelched shortly after mention of Susskind's cutting edge physics with reference to mainstream-textbook-peer reviewed-physics. He is the leading proponent of String/M-Theory and of the Holographic Principle. True, he has not yet published a textbook per se, but then neither is he suffering some peculiar mortality yet.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Susskind

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrxduI9Pds1fm91Dmn8x1lo-O_kpZGk8

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/046502811X

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-465-03667-8
 
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Susskind has published two Physics books though:

Classical Mechanics, The Theoretical Minimum and Quantum Mechanics, The Theoretical Minumum

These could well be used in introductory courses on these subjects. The original audience though were professionals who always wanted to know more than the popularized versions of physics but never had the time or chance to take the next level of physics.
 
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Thanks for being so gentle, I hope subsequent commentators are as well. A correspondent suggested a counter-example so I went wading in the mainstream to find Neil Tyson.
 
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"An Introduction To Black Holes, Information And The String Theory Revolution: The Holographic Universe" by Susskind andLindesay (Author),

https://www.amazon.com/dp/9812561315/?tag=pfamazon01-20

is aimed at about the level of a senior undergraduate physics major.

"The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics" and "The Cosmic Landscape: String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design",

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316016411/?tag=pfamazon01-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316013331/?tag=pfamazon01-20

are intended for laypersons.
 
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Doug, I notice that in a couple of threads posts you have called him Leonardo. Is that some kind of sarcasm or what?
 

1. How long has Professor Leonardo Susskind been teaching mainstream physics?

Professor Susskind has been teaching mainstream physics for over 40 years.

2. Does Professor Leonardo Susskind teach at a specific university or institution?

Yes, Professor Susskind is currently a professor of theoretical physics at Stanford University.

3. What are Professor Leonardo Susskind's areas of expertise in mainstream physics?

Professor Susskind's areas of expertise include quantum mechanics, string theory, and cosmology.

4. Are Professor Leonardo Susskind's lectures available online?

Yes, Professor Susskind's lectures are available online through the Stanford Continuing Studies program and on his YouTube channel.

5. Has Professor Leonardo Susskind written any books on mainstream physics?

Yes, Professor Susskind has written several books on mainstream physics, including "The Cosmic Landscape: String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design" and "The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics."

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