Relativity and Theoretical Physics
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Relativity
Overview of the course, historical background, and importance of relativity in modern physics

Module #2
Classical Concepts of Space and Time
Review of classical notions of space, time, and matter, and their limitations

Module #3
Special Relativity:Basics
Introduction to special relativity, time dilation, length contraction, and relativity of simultaneity

Module #4
Special Relativity:Kinematics
Lorentz transformations, relativistic velocity addition, and relativistic kinematics

Module #5
Relativistic Energy and Momentum
Relativistic energy, momentum, and mass, and their applications

Module #6
Special Relativity:Dynamics
Relativistic dynamics, force, and acceleration, and their applications

Module #7
General Relativity:Basics
Introduction to general relativity, gravity, and the equivalence principle

Module #8
General Relativity:Geometry and Curvature
Differential geometry, curvature, and the mathematics of general relativity

Module #9
General Relativity:Gravitational Redshift and Bending
Gravitational redshift, bending of light, and gravitational waves

Module #10
Black Holes
Introduction to black holes, event horizons, and black hole physics

Module #11
Cosmology:Basics
Introduction to cosmology, the universe, and the Big Bang theory

Module #12
Cosmology:Expansion and Evolution
Expansion of the universe, cosmic microwave background, and the universes evolution

Module #13
Quantum Mechanics:Basics
Introduction to quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, and Schrödinger equation

Module #14
Quantum Mechanics:Wave Functions and Operators
Wave functions, operators, and measurements in quantum mechanics

Module #15
Quantum Mechanics:Applications
Applications of quantum mechanics, including atomic physics and particle physics

Module #16
Quantum Field Theory:Basics
Introduction to quantum field theory, particles, and fields

Module #17
Quantum Field Theory:Symmetries and Interactions
Symmetries, interactions, and Feynman diagrams in quantum field theory

Module #18
Particle Physics:Basics
Introduction to particle physics, particles, and forces

Module #19
Particle Physics:Symmetries and Interactions
Symmetries, interactions, and the Standard Model of particle physics

Module #20
Beyond the Standard Model
Limitations of the Standard Model, and introduction to beyond-the-Standard-Model physics

Module #21
String Theory and Extra Dimensions
Introduction to string theory, extra dimensions, and Kaluza-Klein theory

Module #22
String Theory and Supergravity
String theory and supergravity, including supersymmetry and superstrings

Module #23
Loop Quantum Gravity
Introduction to loop quantum gravity, spin networks, and quantum gravity

Module #24
Causal Dynamical Triangulation
Introduction to causal dynamical triangulation, a quantum gravity theory

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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