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How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics
by Louis A. BloomfieldTop Instructor- 4.8
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
An introduction to physics in the context of everyday objects. Course Introduction Introduction to How Things Work Suggested Readings Translations Preliminary Assessment Skating Skating Introduction Why Does a Motionless Skater Tend to Remain Motionless? Why Does a Moving Skater Tend to Continue Moving? How Can We Describe the Fluid, Effortless Motion of a Coasting Skater?...
Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
by Charles Cockell- 4.8
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth. Life and Its Origins Welcome Introduction History of Astrobiology What is Life? Life on Earth Structure of Life: Building Blocks Structure of LIfe: Cells Origins of Life: Building Blocks Origins of Life: Location Origins of Life: Alternative Chemistries...
From the Big Bang to Dark Energy
by Hitoshi Murayama- 4.8
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Approx. 30 hours to complete
We have learned a lot recently about how the Universe evolved in 13. 7 billion years since the Big Bang. More than 80% of matter in the Universe is mysterious Dark Matter, which made stars and galaxies to form. Yet we still do not know how ordinary matter (atoms) survived against total annihilation by Anti-Matter....
Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds
by Chris ImpeyTop Instructor- 4.9
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Approx. 24 hours to complete
How are astronomers approaching their search for life in the universe? What have we learned from the surge of exoplanets discoveries? How likely is it that Earth does not host the only life in the Universe? In this course we explore the field of astrobiology, an emerging multidisciplinary field. Planets in the Solar System and Beyond...
Astro 101: Black Holes
by Sharon Morsink- 4.8
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
What is a black hole? Do they really exist? How do they form? How are they related to stars? What would happen if you fell into one? How do you see a black hole if they emit no light? What’s the difference between a black hole and a really dark star?...
The Evolving Universe
by S. George Djorgovski- 4.6
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Approx. 66 hours to complete
This is an introductory astronomy survey class that covers our understanding of the physical universe and its major constituents, including planetary systems, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, larger structures, and the universe as a whole. Week 1 Welcome The Oldest Science Astronomy as a Science Messengers from the Universe Distances and Scales...
Particle Physics: an Introduction
by Martin Pohl , Anna Sfyrla- 4.4
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Approx. 41 hours to complete
This course introduces you to subatomic physics, i. e. the physics of nuclei and particles. More specifically, the following questions are addressed: - What are the concepts of particle physics and how are they implemented? - What are the properties of atomic nuclei and how can one use them? The course is structured in eight modules....
Exploring Quantum Physics
by Charles W. Clark , Dr. Victor Galitski- 4.3
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Approx. 34 hours to complete
An introduction to quantum physics with emphasis on topics at the frontiers of research, and developing understanding through exercise. Week 1 - Welcome, Lecture 1 and 2 - Conceptual Grounds Welcome and overview Part I: Comments on studying QM Part II: Pioneering Experiments Part III: Pioneering Experiments (cont'd) **Part IV: "Deriving" the Schrödinger Eq....
Transmission electron microscopy for materials science
by Cécile Hébert , Duncan Alexander- 4.6
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Approx. 46 hours to complete
Learn about the fundamentals of transmission electron microscopy in materials sciences: you will be able to understand papers where TEM has been used and have the necessary theoretical basis for taking a practical training on the TEM. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to transmission electron microscopy (TEM) in the field of materials science....
The Science of the Solar System
by Mike BrownTop Instructor- 4.8
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Approx. 30 hours to complete
Learn about the science behind the current exploration of the solar system in this free class. Use principles from physics, chemistry, biology, and geology to understand the latest from Mars, comprehend the outer solar system, ponder planets outside our solar system, and search for habitability in our neighborhood and beyond. The class is expected to be challenging but rewarding....
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