Classical Physics Courses and Certifications

Great Ideas of Classical Physics

101 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Cover three centuries of brilliant thinkers as an award-winning professor takes you step by step through landmark concepts in physics.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

For the Love of Physics

Rayleigh-Jeans Law and the Failure of Classical Physics

Explore the Rayleigh-Jeans Law, its foundations in classical physics, and how its failure led to the development of quantum mechanics, revolutionizing our understanding of radiation.

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

For the Love of Physics

What is Light? Classical Physics Understanding of Light Waves

Explore classical physics' view of light as electromagnetic waves, covering Maxwell's equations, wave properties, and phenomena like diffraction, interference, and polarization.

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

Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

264 ratings at Coursera

Explore modern physics through computer programs, gaining deep insights into classical and quantum mechanics via algorithmic approaches and hands-on coding exercises.

• Coursera
• 16 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The restless Universe

7 ratings at OpenLearn

The restless Universe introduces you to major achievements and figures in the history of physics, from Copernicus to Einstein and beyond. The route from classical to quantum physics will be laid ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Professor Dave Explains

Classical Physics

1 review

Comprehensive exploration of fundamental physics concepts, from motion and forces to thermodynamics and electromagnetism, providing a solid foundation in classical physics principles.

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

NPTEL;  IIT Bombay

Special Theory of Relativity

In this course we will explore and explain many of the (often) counter-intuitive but fundamental principles of the Special Theory.

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

Quantum Theory of the Classical

Explore the intriguing intersection of quantum mechanics and classical physics, delving into how quantum principles shape our understanding of everyday phenomena and macroscopic objects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Jilin University

Physics and life

Explore the fundamental principles of physics through interactive demos, real-world cases, and historical insights, connecting theoretical concepts to everyday phenomena and technological advancement.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Simons Institute

Equivariant Machine Learning Structured Like Classical Physics

Explore equivariant machine learning and its connection to classical physics, focusing on graph neural networks, spectral methods, and symmetry in optimization problems.

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

Institute for Advanced Study

Topology and Physics - Clay Cordova with Edward Witten

Explore the intersection of topology and physics with Clay Cordova and Edward Witten, covering quantum mechanics, fermions, and topological quantum computing in this engaging discussion.

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

Professor Dave Explains

Classical Physics Practice Problems

Tackle challenging classical physics problems, from motorcycle stunts to pendulum velocity, enhancing your problem-solving skills and deepening your understanding of fundamental concepts.

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

APS Physics

Turbulence: The Great Unsolved Problem of Classical and Climate Physics

Explore turbulence as a critical unsolved problem in classical and climate physics with Professor Tapio Schneider, delving into its impact on our understanding of climate variability.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Biggest Ideas in the Universe - Space, Time and Motion

Explore the cosmos with Sean Carroll as he delves into classical physics, from ancient Greek thinkers to Einstein, unveiling revolutionary ideas that shaped our understanding of the Universe.

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

World Science Festival

Deriving Classical from Quantum Physics - Ehrenfest's Theorem

Brian Greene explores Ehrenfest's Theorem, revealing how classical physics emerges from quantum mechanics through mathematical derivation, bridging two fundamental descriptions of reality.

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