April 6, 2009 - Leonard Susskind overviews elementary mathematics to define a method for understanding statistical mechanics. Stanford University: www.stanford.edu Stanford Continuing Studies Program: csp.stanford.edu Stanford University Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com
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A variable capacitor (C), large inductor or solenoid (L), and 200W light bulb (R) are connected in series to 120 VAC. The inductance of the inductor can be varied by inserting an iron core, and the capacitance can be varied by a row of switches. By varying the inductance and capacitance, we can achieve the resonance of the circuit, where maximum current flows through the resistor (light bulb). See the original post on MIT TechTV - techtv.mit.edu
March 30, 2009 - Leonard Susskind discusses the study of statistical analysis as calculating the probability of things subject to the constraints of a conserved quantity. Susskind introduces energy, entropy, temperature, and phase states as they relate directly to statistical mechanics. Stanford University: www.stanford.edu Stanford Continuing Studies Program: csp.stanford.edu Stanford University Channel on youtube: www.youtube.com