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The most iconic Physics and Mathematics lectures/videos you must watch.

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Dirac Lectures on Quantum Mechanics:

Four lectures by Nobel laureate, Paul Dirac, who pioneered quantum electrodynamics and predicted the existence of antimatter. These lectures focus on the foundations and implications of quantum mechanics.

Sidney Coleman Lectures on Quantum Field Theory:

A set of lectures by Harvard professor Sidney Coleman, who was a leading expert on quantum field theory and its applications to particle physics and cosmology.

These lectures explain the concepts and methods of quantum field theory in a rigorous and accessible way. You can watch them on YouTube at 'Graduate Mathematics.'

The Feynman Lectures on Physics:

A series of lectures by Nobel laureate Richard Feynman, covering topics such as mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and more. These lectures are known for their clarity, humor, and insight.
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Walter Lewin’s ‘For the Love of Physics’:

A collection of lectures by MIT professor Walter Lewin, who demonstrates the beauty and fun of physics with experiments and examples.

📷 MIT

These lectures cover topics such as classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and vibrations and waves. You can watch them on YouTube at Lectures by Walter Lewin.

Leonard Susskind Lectures on Modern Physics:

A series of lectures by Stanford professor Leonard Susskind, who is one of the founders of string theory and a prominent figure in theoretical physics.

📷Stanford

These lectures cover topics such as general relativity, cosmology, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and more.

James Grime on The Enigma Machine:

A lecture by mathematician and YouTube personality @jamesgrime, who explains the history and mathematics behind the Enigma machine, the device used by the Nazis to encrypt their messages during World War II.

He also demonstrates how to use a replica of the machine and how to crack its code. You can watch it on YouTube at @numberphile.

Edward Frenkel on Love and Math:

A lecture by UC Berkeley professor Edward Frenkel, who shares his passion for mathematics and how it relates to art, science, and love.

He also talks about his book Love and Math, which tells his personal story of overcoming oppression and censorship in the Soviet Union and becoming a world-renowned mathematician.

Hannah Fry on 'The Mathematics of Love':

A lecture by UCL lecturer @FryRsquared, who applies mathematical models and statistics to the topics of dating, romance, and marriage.

She reveals some surprising insights and tips on how to find and keep your ideal partner, based on scientific evidence. You can watch it on YouTube at @TEDTalks.

Cédric Villani on Birth of a Theorem:

A lecture by Fields medalist @VillaniCedric, who recounts his journey of discovering a new theorem in mathematical physics with his collaborator Clément Mouhot.

He describes the challenges, frustrations, and joys of doing creative research in mathematics, as well as the beauty and elegance of his final result.

The Map of Mathematics (Domain of Science):

This video provides a visual and conceptual journey through the history and interconnectedness of various mathematical concepts, from basic arithmetic to advanced topics.

The Beauty of Mathematics (@TEDx Talk by Jonathan Matte):

In this talk, Jonathan Matte discusses the beauty and creativity that can be found in mathematics and its applications in the real world.

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