Physics

In this course, Dr Janet Lovett (University of St Andrews) explores properties of matter. Throughout this course, we present 14 demonstrations. In the first mini-lecture, we discuss atomic structure and look specifically at what makes up the...

In this course, Professor Giles Hammond (University of Glasgow) explores elasticity and oscillations. In the first mini-lecture, we consider elasticity, stress, and strain of materials when forces are applied. In the second mini-lecture, we use...

In this course Professor Charles Adams (Durham University) gives an introduction to optics for GCSE students. In the first mini-lecture, we explore the big picture of optics, defining it broadly as the science of light, seeking to understand light...

In this course, Professor Adrian Kent (University of Cambridge) explores relativistic and quantum cryptography. In the first mini-lecture, we introduce the key principles in the Special Theory of Relativity and in Quantum Theory that are needed to...

In this course, Professor Mohamed Anber (Durham University) explores magnetism. In the first mini-lecture, we discuss the magnetic fields of natural magnets and infinite wires carrying current. In the second mini-lecture we define the magnetic...

In this course, Professor David Wineland (University of Oregon) discusses atomic clocks. In the first mini-lecutre, we compare traditional and modern methods of navigation, where we see that precision in a clock’s ‘tick rate’ is essential for...

In this course, Professor Jens Gundlach (University of Washington) explores gravity, in particular, gravity experiments. In the first mini-lecture, we give an overview of how our understanding of gravity and the Universe has evolved from ancient...

In this course, Professor Charles Adams (Durham University) follows from his Optics I course and provides a more advanced account of optics. In the first mini-lecture, we discuss lenses, this time going into more depth by first deriving the thin...

In this course, Professor Carla Faria (University College London) explores wave-particle duality. In the first mini-lecture, we discuss classical properties of particles and waves through the lens of the double-slit experiment. In the second...

In this course, Dr Chris Bell (University of Bristol) explores the particle picture of matter while covering Topic 14 – The Particle Picture and parts of Topic 15 – Forces and Matter in the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Physics...

In this course, Dr Chris Bell (University of Bristol) explores the particle picture of matter while covering Topic 14 – The Particle Picture and parts of Topic 15 – Forces and Matter in the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Physics...

In this course, Dr Chris Bell (University of Bristol) explores the particle picture of matter while covering Topic 14 – The Particle Picture and parts of Topic 15 – Forces and Matter in the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Combined...

In this course, Professor Bruce Hunt (The University of Texas at Austin) explores the history of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). In the first mini-lecture, we learn about the developments in the understanding of electricity and...