The Theoretical Minimum V: Cosmology

Video Lectures

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Lecture 1
The Expanding (Newtonian) Universe
Play Video		 The Expanding (Newtonian) Universe
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(January 14, 2013) Leonard Susskind introduces the study of Cosmology and derives the classical physics formulas that describe our expanding universe.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
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Lecture 2
Matter and Radiation Dominated Universes
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(September 21, 2013) Leonard Susskind solves the expansion equation for universes with zero total energy, and then adds a non-zero total energy term, which leads to an exploration of matter versus radiation dominated universes.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies Program:http://csp.stanford.edu/
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Lecture 2
Review of Lorentz Transformations, Energy, and Momentum
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(September 21, 2013) Leonard Susskind solves the expansion equation for universes with zero total energy, and then adds a non-zero total energy term, which leads to an exploration of matter versus radiation dominated universes.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies Program:
http://csp.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 2
Review of Lorentz Transformations, Energy, and Momentum
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(September 21, 2013) Leonard Susskind solves the expansion equation for universes with zero total energy, and then adds a non-zero total energy term, which leads to an exploration of matter versus radiation dominated universes.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies Program:
http://csp.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 3
Tensor Algebra & Covariant Form of Maxwell's Equations
Play Video		 Tensor Algebra & Covariant Form of Maxwell's Equations
(January 28, 2013) Leonard Susskind presents three possible geometries of homogeneous space: flat, spherical, and hyperbolic, and develops the metric for these spatial geometries in spherical coordinates.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies Program:
http://csp.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 3
Tensor Algebra & Covariant Form of Maxwell's Equations
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(January 28, 2013) Leonard Susskind presents three possible geometries of homogeneous space: flat, spherical, and hyperbolic, and develops the metric for these spatial geometries in spherical coordinates.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies Program:
http://csp.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 3
Geometries of Space: Flat, Spherical, Hyperbolic
Play Video		 Geometries of Space: Flat, Spherical, Hyperbolic
(January 28, 2013) Leonard Susskind presents three possible geometries of homogeneous space: flat, spherical, and hyperbolic, and develops the metric for these spatial geometries in spherical coordinates.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies Program:http://csp.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 4
Angular Momentum & Relativistic Hydrodynamics
Play Video		 Angular Momentum & Relativistic Hydrodynamics
(February 4, 2013) Leonard Susskind introduces the Einstein field equations of general relativity and thermodynamic equations of state to the analysis of the expanding universe.
Lecture 4
Cosmological Thermodynamics
Play Video		 Cosmological Thermodynamics
(February 4, 2013) Leonard Susskind introduces the Einstein field equations of general relativity and thermodynamic equations of state to the analysis of the expanding universe.
Lecture 4
Angular Momentum & Relativistic Hydrodynamics
Play Video		 Angular Momentum & Relativistic Hydrodynamics
(February 4, 2013) Leonard Susskind introduces the Einstein field equations of general relativity and thermodynamic equations of state to the analysis of the expanding universe.
Lecture 5
Vacuum Energy
Play Video		 Vacuum Energy
(February 11, 2013) After reviewing the cosmological equations of state, Leonard Susskind introduces the concept of vacuum energy. Vacuum energy is represented by the cosmological constant, and is also known as dark energy.
Lecture 5
Equivalence Principle & Metric Tensors
Play Video		 Equivalence Principle & Metric Tensors
(February 11, 2013) After reviewing the cosmological equations of state, Leonard Susskind introduces the concept of vacuum energy. Vacuum energy is represented by the cosmological constant, and is also known as dark energy.
Lecture 6
Dark Matter and Allocation of Energy Density
Play Video		 Dark Matter and Allocation of Energy Density
(February 18, 2013) Leonard Susskind develops the energy density allocation equation, and describes the historical progress of the solution to this equation. He then describes the observations of luminosity and red-shift that have led to the correct solution for today's universe - which is dominated by dark energy.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies:http://csp.stanford.edu
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 6
Newtonian Limit & Gravitational Red Shift
Play Video		 Newtonian Limit & Gravitational Red Shift
(February 18, 2013) Leonard Susskind develops the energy density allocation equation, and describes the historical progress of the solution to this equation. He then describes the observations of luminosity and red-shift that have led to the correct solution for today's universe - which is dominated by dark energy.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies:
http://csp.stanford.edu
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 7
Temperature History of the Universe
Play Video		 Temperature History of the Universe
(February 25, 2013) Leonard Susskind examines one of the fundamental questions in cosmology: why are there more protons than anti-protons in the universe today? The answer lies in theory of baryogenesis in the very early universe.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies:http://csp.stanford.edu
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 7
General Relativity Time Dilation Effects in GPS Systems
Play Video		 General Relativity Time Dilation Effects in GPS Systems
(February 25, 2013) Leonard Susskind examines one of the fundamental questions in cosmology: why are there more protons than anti-protons in the universe today? The answer lies in theory of baryogenesis in the very early universe.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies:http://csp.stanford.edu
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 8
Baryogenesis
Play Video		 Baryogenesis
(March 4, 2013) Leonard Susskind examines one of the fundamental questions in cosmology: why are there more protons than anti-protons in the universe today? The answer lies in theory of baryogenesis in the very early universe.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies Program:http://csp.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 8
General Covariance & Affine Connection
Play Video		 General Covariance & Affine Connection
(March 4, 2013) Leonard Susskind examines one of the fundamental questions in cosmology: why are there more protons than anti-protons in the universe today? The answer lies in theory of baryogenesis in the very early universe.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies Program:
http://csp.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 9
Cosmological Inflation
Play Video		 Cosmological Inflation
(March 11, 2013) Leonard Susskind presents the theory of cosmological inflation under which the early universe expanded exponentially before the Big Bang. This theory explains the lack of observed magnetic monopoles and the uniformity of the cosmic microwave background radiation.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies Program:http://csp.stanford.edu/
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Lecture 9
Covariant Derivatives, Curls and Divergences
Play Video		 Covariant Derivatives, Curls and Divergences
(March 11, 2013) Leonard Susskind presents the theory of cosmological inflation under which the early universe expanded exponentially before the Big Bang. This theory explains the lack of observed magnetic monopoles and the uniformity of the cosmic microwave background radiation.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Stanford Continuing Studies Program:
http://csp.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford
Lecture 10
Inhomogeneities and Quantum Fluctuations
Play Video		 Inhomogeneities and Quantum Fluctuations
(March 18, 2013) Leonard Susskind discusses the inhomogeneities in the cosmic microwave background, and derives the current theory whereby these inhomogeneities are created by quantum fluctuations in the inflaton field of the early universe. These fluctuations lead to variations in energy density that ultimately result in the formation of galaxies.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:http://www.stanford.edu/
Continuing Studies Program:http://csp.stanford.edu/
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Lecture 10
Fermi-Walker Transport & Riemann Curvature Tensor
Play Video		 Fermi-Walker Transport & Riemann Curvature Tensor
(March 18, 2013) Leonard Susskind discusses the inhomogeneities in the cosmic microwave background, and derives the current theory whereby these inhomogeneities are created by quantum fluctuations in the inflaton field of the early universe. These fluctuations lead to variations in energy density that ultimately result in the formation of galaxies.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
Stanford University:
http://www.stanford.edu/
Continuing Studies Program:
http://csp.stanford.edu/
Stanford University Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/stanford