Introduction to physics The Feynman Lectures on Physics

Introduction to physics • The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol. I, III • http: //www. feynmanlectures. info/

Schedule • 4 hrs lectures every week, mainly following Feynman but also some other references: 　　赵凯华， 新概念物理教程（物理） 　　吴锡珑，大学物理教程（其它方向）　 • 2 hrs recitations (辅导） • + labs • Homework • Language: both English and Chinese (双语），will use Chinese but encourage English

The Team • Lectures: 顾威 (Wei Ku) • Recitation: 　符长波、韩柯 • Lab: 　李向亭

Topics 什么是物理学 物理学概� �量 物理学与其他科学�的关系 能量守恒 �点运� 牛�力学、�量和力 坐�系与坐��� ��振� 万有引力 其他力 牛�第三定律与�量守恒 功与能 保守力、�能 共振 共振衰减 多体与2��� ���量 More on 2 D rotation General 3 D motion of a rigid body Gyro and Statics Special relativity 狭�相�� 相��能量和�量 Relativity by examples Elasticity �性 流体 1 流体 2 Oscillation linear superposition and wave 振�与波 Wave Equation and solution 波方程及解 Interference Beats Longitudinal and transverse wave diffraction Doppler Effects etc Wave spectrum Fermat’s Principle Reflection and refraction Temperature and 0 th law of thermodynamics Meaning of Temp Heat and Internal energy The First Law of Thermodynamics

Topics Maxwell velocity distribution Statistical Mechanics and Boltzmann factor Quantum Statistics Heat engine and efficiency Carnot Cycle and The Second Law of Thermodynamics Entropy Statistical interpretation of entropy Thermodynamic potentials and relations Phase Transition More on Phase Transition binary system Third law of thermodynamics and Achieving ever lower Diffusion Brownian motion Dimensional analysis perturbation theory

Grade (approximately) • Homework 25% • Quiz 5 times 20% • Mid-term 10% Parent communication • Final 20% • Group presentation & Participation 25%

Rules of lectures • Don’t be late：A piece of paper keeping record • Don’t play with cell-phone, read other books • Don’t talk to each other • Don’t eat and drink • Don’t sleep • Don’t cheat • …

College Life University ≠ technical college! Live, experience, and enjoy Become a man (woman) Think for yourself Think about your life Think about your priority Think about your interest Think about your career Too much to learn and never enough time Learn as you go, on your own Use literature and internet, not just textbooks Doing is as important as thinking Discussion, communication, & collaboration