Help With Black Board EQ's in a P.A.M. Dirac Lecture

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The forum discussion centers on the poor quality of Dirac's lecture videos available on YouTube, which has prompted Chris to seek collaboration in deciphering the equations presented. Specifically, Chris mentions difficulty understanding the De Broglie relation discussed at the 29-minute mark of the first video. The goal is to compile the equations and create a LaTeX version for easier access. Chris also shares links to relevant resources that may assist in this endeavor.

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My professor assigned us to watch the Dirac videos on Youtube:



The video is extremely poor quality. Dirac does speak the equations as he is writing them, so I have been able to catch many of them. I am wondering if a team effort at trying to decipher these would be a worthy effort for all of us to be able to enjoy these gems. If we can come up with all the equations and post a link to a LaTeX version for all to view. I am having an issue with what he wrote about the De Broglie relation at 29 minutes in the first video. There may be more to follow. I would like to post what I have here after I get the the first video, and see if everyone agrees on what he wrote.

Thanks,
Chris
 
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Looks like someone transcribed it already. Thanks for that tip -- very cool.

Regards,
Chris
 

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