Learn Cosmology: Beginners Guide to Friedmann Equations

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This discussion focuses on resources for learning cosmology, specifically the Friedmann equations and related concepts. Participants recommend video lectures, such as those from Leonard Susskind and the Perimeter Scholars International, as well as online courses from platforms like EDx. Emphasis is placed on building a solid foundation in classical mechanics and other fundamental physics topics before tackling advanced subjects like cosmology. The importance of problem-solving practice is highlighted as essential for understanding complex concepts.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of classical mechanics
  • Familiarity with linear momentum and rotational motion
  • Knowledge of fundamental physics concepts such as electrostatics and electrodynamics
  • Experience with problem-solving techniques in physics
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  • Explore Leonard Susskind's lectures on cosmology
  • Watch Perimeter Scholars International lectures for advanced topics
  • Enroll in the EDx course "Challenging Concepts in Physics"
  • Study classical mechanics and related physics topics to build foundational knowledge
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Students majoring in physics, particularly freshmen seeking to understand cosmology and foundational physics concepts, as well as anyone interested in enhancing their problem-solving skills in physics.

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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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