Overview
This course explores the origins and implications of the fundamental constants c (speed of light) and h (Planck's quantum) in the context of physics. The learning outcomes include understanding the potential anomalies of Newtonian physics related to these constants and questioning traditional concepts of space and time. The course covers topics such as the history of scientific reasoning, the role of free parameters, simplifying physics concepts, and the transition from Newtonian physics to quantum mechanics. The teaching method involves a talk by the instructor, supplemented by references to historical figures and scientific theories. This course is intended for individuals interested in theoretical physics, scientific philosophy, and the foundations of modern physics.
Syllabus
Intro
Reasonable people
King Alfonso of Castile
Rosenthal Schneider
The number of free parameters
How science works
Simplifying physics
Einstein
Fundamental Constants
extraterrestrial superintelligence
Newtonian physics
Einsteins relativity
Age to quantum mechanics
Space and time
The tangent space
Noncommutative
Conclusion
Taught by
Unzicker's Real Physics