Symmetry in the Physical World
Symmetry in the Physical World Beyond the familiar symmetry of human-made objects, there are fundamental symmetries that underlie the laws of nature. In this course we will explore how these symmetries impact the nature of matter and forces. We will investigate the life and ideas of Emmy Noether, the 20th century mathematician who formulated our modern understanding of symmetry in physics. Our discussions will touch on a wide range of physical concepts, including the principle of conservation of energy, the Big Bang, superconductivity, and the recently discovered Higgs particle. Our readings and discussions will be based on historical and scientific texts and popular science books.
Symmetry in the Physical World Beyond the familiar symmetry of human-made objects, there are fundamental symmetries that underlie the laws of nature. In this course we will explore how these symmetries impact the nature of matter and forces. We will investigate the life and ideas of Emmy Noether, the 20th century mathematician who formulated our modern understanding of symmetry in physics. Our discussions will touch on a wide range of physical concepts, including the principle of conservation of energy, the Big Bang, superconductivity, and the recently discovered Higgs particle. Our readings a …Read more
This course had very little value and focused primarily on a single scientist and not much else. There was constant reading that didn't really connect well with the class content. I felt that this class provided me with very minimal educational value.
This class was an absolute delight! Engaging lessons, passionate instructor, and valuable insights. Highly recommended for anyone eager to learn. Personally I would highly recommended for anyone eager to learn.