Studying Learn Cosmology: Beginners Guide to Friedmann Equations

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The discussion centers on a desire to learn cosmology in-depth, focusing on concepts like proper distance and Friedmann equations. The original poster seeks detailed video lectures or books, expressing frustration with overly general content, such as Leonard Susskind's lectures. Suggestions include the GGI lectures on fundamental physics and Perimeter Scholars International lectures, though some participants caution that these may be too advanced for beginners struggling with foundational concepts like linear momentum and rotational motion. Emphasis is placed on the importance of building a solid foundation in classical mechanics and other core physics topics before tackling advanced subjects. Participants recommend exploring online courses, such as those on EDx, and encourage practicing problem-solving to reinforce understanding. The conversation highlights the balance between ambition in learning cosmology and the necessity of mastering basic physics principles first.
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I want to learn cosmolgy very much,Like from the begining,Proper distance comoving distance how can we measure them then friedmann equations etc.
I know leonard susskind lectures but he is describing too general,I want more detail. Is there any other good video lectures...(I couldn't find) a book will also fine but video lectures are best for me.
 
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I sense a wide gap between what you bring up here and threads like
Arman777 said:
I am really troubling to understand the rotational motion concept. Like angular accceleration,angular velocity torque ext. I don't know, I listened my professor's video lectures, I looked some online course pdfs but I need to learn the basics and I need more basic practice for simple understanding .
Any advice ? Thanks
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Arman777 said:
I am studying Lineer Momentum. And I am not quite sure the understand the principles and basics of it. Is there any lecture video or note that I can understand better. Level should be undergrad freshman.

I really admire your ambition, but without a solid foundation you'll be in trouble sooner or later. Most likely sooner. My advice: study the physics curriculum at your (or any other) university and notice they all do classical mechanics, classical electrostatics, classical electrodynamics, optics, special relativity, introductory quantum mechanics, and build on those. At your age you can pick up things quickly and you don't seem to realize that laying sound foundations under a whacky building is nearly impossible.

Furthermore @ZapperZ 's advice is sound: work on exercises as much as you can and don't think they are wasting your time for a moment!
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What you should do is pick out ONE example of a problem ...
 
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You might like the Perimeter Scholars International lectures
http://perimeterinstitute.ca/training/perimeter-scholars-international/lectures/2014/2015-psi-lectures
 
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If he's struggling with linear momentum and rotational motion, the Perimeter Scholars International lectures are too advanced for him.
 
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I am a freshman student in physics major.I just want to know for curious,Just learn some stuff getting simple ideas etc..I love cosmology...Its really early to underistand I know...I ll look all linkes that you shared.And Try to pick one and see I can understand or not.Even probably I ll not have a time for look in this semester.Maybe in summer
 
I am studying,I like solving problems...Thats what we like to do.
 

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