Overview
This course explores the 350-year relationship between Mathematics and Physics, discussing the past, present, and future prospects of their connection. The course covers topics such as Newton's Principia, the Law of Gravity, Albert Einstein's contributions, and the intersection of Mathematics and Physics. The teaching method involves a public lecture format. The course is intended for individuals interested in the historical and ongoing relationship between Mathematics and Physics.
Syllabus
Intro
The Entire Universe
James Clark Maxwell
Topics
Newtons Principia
The Law of Gravity
The French Newton
James Maxwell
Albert Einstein
Einsteins Struggle
Rhodes House
Dirac in Mathematics
Mathematical Beauty
French Disease
The Meeting
The Intersection
String Theory
doubly unreasonable effectiveness
looking to the future
Taught by
Oxford Mathematics