Physics Explained Courses

Deriving Hawking's Most Famous Equation - What Is the Temperature of a Black Hole?

Explore the physics of black holes and derive Hawking's famous equation using advanced high school math. Learn about black hole entropy, radiation, and thermodynamics.

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

Dark Energy and the Vacuum Catastrophe

Explore the vacuum energy catastrophe, quantum field theory, and general relativity to understand the universe's expansion and the mysterious dark energy driving it.

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

Quantum Field Theory - What Is a Particle?

Explore the concept of particles as excitations of relativistic quantum fields, from simple harmonic motion to quantum mechanics and field theory, in this accessible introduction to fundamental physics.

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

What is the Ultraviolet Catastrophe?

Explore the ultraviolet catastrophe, Rayleigh-Jeans law, and Planck's quantum solution in this comprehensive physics video, unraveling a pivotal moment in scientific history.

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

What Is Wave Particle Duality?

Explore wave-particle duality's history, from Young's experiments to de Broglie's matter-wave hypothesis, covering key concepts like interference, photoelectric effect, and quantum mechanics.

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

What Is the Bohr Model of the Atom?

Explore Bohr's groundbreaking atomic model, its historical context, and its impact on quantum physics. Learn about electron orbits, energy levels, and the hydrogen emission spectrum.

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

What Is the Riemann Hypothesis?

Explore the Riemann Hypothesis, convergent series, and Euler's solutions in this engaging introduction to complex mathematical concepts and their implications.

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

Estimating the Number of Atoms in the Observable Universe

Explore a simple method to estimate the vast number of atoms in the observable universe through step-by-step calculations of stars, galaxies, and cosmic structures.

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

What Is Compton Scattering?

Explore Compton Scattering's role in quantum physics, including wavelength shifts, conservation principles, and its significance in Quantum Field Theory.

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