Suggested video lectures: theoretical physics

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This discussion focuses on advanced video lecture resources for theoretical physics, specifically recommending Leonard Susskind's "Theoretical Physics: the Bare Minimum" available on iTunes U. Participants express a desire for lectures that cater to more advanced students, including topics like representation theory and exterior calculus. Key resources mentioned include MIT's Open CourseWare and the Perimeter Institute, although the latter is noted for its sub-par audio quality and limited video functionality.

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  • Familiarity with theoretical physics concepts
  • Understanding of advanced mathematical topics such as representation theory
  • Basic knowledge of calculus and its applications in physics
  • Experience with online educational platforms like iTunes U and MIT Open CourseWare
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  • Explore advanced topics in representation theory through online courses
  • Investigate exterior calculus and its applications in theoretical physics
  • Review additional resources on MIT Open CourseWare for advanced physics lectures
  • Assess the Perimeter Institute's seminar archive for specialized topics in theoretical physics
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This discussion is beneficial for advanced physics students, educators seeking higher-level resources, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of theoretical physics through video lectures.

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Anyone have any suggestions for video lectures that go beyond the standard overview-for-the-layman or slightly-lower-level introductory courses? A post somewhere on here pointed me to Susskind's "Theoretical Physics: the Bare Minimum" on "iTunes U", which is sort of the prototype for what I'm looking for -- but maybe something aiming for slightly more advanced students (or perhaps a similar introductory look at more advanced topics, like maybe representation theory or exterior calculus).

So...any tips for specific lectures, or maybe suggestions for places to look? The two main resources I know of are iTunes U and MIT's Open CourseWare.
 
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Susskinds lectures and MIT OCW are the two main sources of video lectures out there.

The Perimiter Institute also has a collection of courses and seminars online, though I have to say the audio quality is sub-par and you can't enlarge the video feed (or at least i haven't figured out how). If you watch a video you'll understand what i mean but at certain points a picture will pop up of what is being written on the blackboard.

http://www.perimeterscholars.org/266.html

http://www.perimeterscholars.org/253.html

If you click on a course listed you will be redirected to a lecture series.

Also there is the seminar archive: http://pirsa.org/

But again, I have to stress that the quality is sub-par.
 

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