Introduction to physics The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol. I, II, 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 物理学概论 测量 物理学与其他科学间的关系 能量守恒 质点运动 牛顿力学、质量和力 坐标系与坐标变换 简谐振动 万有引力 其他力 牛顿第三定律与动量守恒 功与能 保守力、势能 共振 共振衰减 多体与2维转动 转动惯量 More on 2D rotation General 3D motion of a rigid body Gyro and Statics Special relativity 狭义相对论 相对论能量和动量 Relativity by examples Elasticity 弹性 流体1 流体2 Oscillation linear superposition and wave 振动与波 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 0th 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