Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Crash Course in Theoretical Physics (How To Solve Every Physics Problem)

May 9, 2022
Discover the transformative power of natural units in understanding theoretical physics. Journey through time, vacuum energy, and consciousness as they redefine physics. Unravel the mysteries of electromagnetism versus gravity and explore the intriguing concept of extra dimensions. Learn how particle mass connects to different energy scales. Delve into vacuum energy's role in the universe's expansion and the significance of quantum collapse. This discussion reveals fundamental insights into mass, weight, and the very fabric of reality.
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ADVICE

Keep Pushing

  • If you don't understand part of a lesson, keep pushing through to get context.
  • Trust that the learning will occur later, even without full initial comprehension.
INSIGHT

Natural Units

  • Units, like meters or seconds, are operationally defined, not inherently meaningful.
  • Scientists use natural units, like the speed of light, that are invariant across the universe.
INSIGHT

Dimensionless Observables

  • Observables in physics are dimensionless ratios, not units themselves.
  • Expressing measurements as ratios allows for universal communication.
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