Dot Physics Courses

Two Ways to Calculate the Change in Potential Near a Dipole

Explore two methods for calculating potential change near a dipole: using electric field expression and numerical computation with Python.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Magnetic Field due to a Wire - Python Calculation and Visualization

Explore magnetic fields created by wires through calculations and Python visualizations. Master theoretical concepts and practical applications in electromagnetism.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Matter and Interactions: Magnetic Field - Chapter 17 Summary

Explore magnetic fields, currents, and dipoles through interactive demos and key concepts in electromagnetism.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling a Grappling Hook with a Bunch of Balls - Python Simulation Attempt

Explore the physics of grappling hooks through differential equations and Python modeling, inspired by a commercial. Dive into challenges and potential solutions for simulating rope dynamics.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Which String Breaks First? Modeling a Physics Demo with Python

Model a physics demo of two strings supporting a mass using Python to determine which string breaks first when pulled.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Matter and Interactions: Electric Potential - Chapter 16 Summary

Explore electric potential, conservative forces, and energy concepts in electromagnetism. Learn to calculate fields and potentials for various charge distributions.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Electric Field due to a Charged Disk and Parallel Plate Capacitors

Derive the electric field of a uniformly charged plate using charged ring principles. Explore parallel plate capacitors and Monte Carlo calculations.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Electric Field due to a Charged Ring - Python Calculation and Derivation

Derive the electric field of a uniform charged ring using Python and analytical methods. Compare numerical and theoretical approaches.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Numerical Line Integrals with Python

Explore numerical line integrals using Python to calculate work done in force fields. Gain practical coding skills for solving complex physics problems.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Deriving the Electric Field due to a Charged Rod - With Calculus and Python

Derive the electric field of a charged rod using calculus and Python, enhancing understanding through numerical calculations.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling the Tri-Solar Syzygy with Python

Explore Python modeling of the Tri-Solar Syzygy from "The 3 Body Problem," simulating stable orbits and planetary positions in a three-star system.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Electric Field due to a Dipole - Far Field Approximation

Derive the far field approximation for an electric dipole, exploring its mathematical foundations and practical applications in electromagnetic theory.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Using Python to Calculate the Gravitational Field for a Hollow Earth

Calculate the gravitational field of a hollow Earth using Python, exploring its effects on surface gravity and comparing to real-world experiments.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building a Better Ball Collision Model for Solar System Simulation in Python

Improve ball collision modeling for a flat solar system simulation, focusing on conservation of momentum and angular momentum.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling a Flat and Spinning Solar System Using Python

Model a flat, spinning solar system with 100 masses using Web VPython and Python code. Explore advanced simulation techniques for celestial mechanics.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video