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The Stanford Alumni Association seeks to reach, serve and engage all Stanford alumni and students; to foster a lifelong intellectual and emotional connection between the University and its graduates; and to provide the University with goodwill and support.

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Course | Classical Mechanics (Fall 2011)

Our exploration of the theoretical underpinnings
of modern physics begins with classical mechanics,
the mathematical physics worked out by Isaac Newton
(1642--1727) and later by Joseph Lagrange (1736--1813)
and William Rowan Hamilton (1805--1865). We will
start by taking a close look at Newtonian mechanics
and the integral concepts of force, momentum, and
gravity. Later, when we turn our attention to Lagrangian
and Hamiltonian mechanics, we will delve into potential
and kinetic energy, the principle of least action, and
chaos theory.

This course marks the beginning of a six-quarter
sequence of courses that will explore the essential
theoretical foundations of modern physics.
The topics covered will include classical mechanics,
quantum mechanics, the general and special theories
of relativity, electromagnetism, cosmology, and
black holes. While these courses build upon one
another, each course can be taken independently
as well. Both individually and collectively they
will let students attain the "theoretical minimum"
for thinking intelligently about modern physics.

Sponsored by the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.

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About Stanford University

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions.  

The University was founded in 1891 by Leland and Jane Stanford to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." More than a century later, Stanford remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing our students for leadership in today's complex world.

The Stanford Channel on YouTube is an archive of videos from schools, departments, and programs across the university highlighting faculty lectures, events, news, and more.

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions.  

The University was founded in 1891 by Leland and Jane Stanford to "pr...