Leonard susskind is a professor of theoretical physics at stanford university and hes regarded as one of the fathers of string theory. Richard feynman explains the scientific method in 1964. How many great grandparents are there in the audience. In this adaptation, the characters are leonard susskind and george hrabovsky, coauthors of the theoretical minimum. Leonard susskind born 1940 is the felix bloch professor of theoretical physics at stanford university, whose research interests include string theory, quantum field theory, quantum statistical mechanics and quantum cosmology. The cosmological constant, for example, is tiny but not quite zero, producing a delicate cosmic balance without which life could not exist. I was one of the fortunate few that really did get to know him and enjoyed his presence. The life and science of richard feynman by james gleick.
Science factory frankfurt book fair 2014 rights list by peter. Leonard susskind is the felix bloch professor of theoretical physics. He has interviewed a ton of todays thought leaders and his videos are worth watching. In 1975 richard feynman bought a new dodge tradesman maxivan and had it outfitted in long beach according to the cultural mores of the times with a mustardyellow, avocadogreen interior, and a customized mural exterior. The feynman van in front of the mark taper forum for the play qed. Its often noted that the universe seems strangely tailored to support human existence. Life, the universe and everything flowers, music, strip clubs.
His research interests include string theory, quantum field theory, quantum. Feynman lectures on physics 3 volume set paperback jan 1 1970. Theoretical physics is a human endeavor, one of the higher developments of human beings and this perpetual desire to prove that people who do it are human by showing that they do other things. Physicist leonard susskind spins a few stories about his friendship with the legendary richard feynman, discussing his unconventional approach to problems both. He is widely regarded as one of the fathers of string theory and in general as one of the greatest physicists of our time both as a researcher and an educator. Pdf the smart money by michael konik download the smart. I hate to be biased, but we do have some astrophysicists who are worthy of four of five nobel prizes by now. Richard feynman was also a showman, an enormous showman. Onstage, physicist leonard susskind spins a few stories about his friendship with the. Richard feynman leonard susskind whats it like to be pals with a genius. Susskind relates a series of stories about feynman the man, the scientist, and the teacher.
Leonard susskind on richard feynman at tedxcaltech transcript. Leonard susskind is the felix bloch professor of physics at stanford university. Leonard susskind june 26, 20 anyone can see that the past is different from the future. The first day is here, the second here, and the third. Enjoy the best leonard susskind quotes at brainyquote. Leonard susskind on richard feynman, the holographic. His research interests include string theory, quantum field theory, quantum statistical mechanics and quantum cosmology. Tedxcaltech leonard susskind richard feynman youtube. On may 11, 2018, richard feynmanbeloved caltech physicist, nobel prizewinner, and masterful storytellerwould have turned 100 years old. May 11, 1918 february 15, 1988 was an american theoretical physicist, known for his work in the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum electrodynamics, and the physics of the superfluidity of supercooled liquid helium, as well as in particle physics for which he proposed the parton model. Richard feynman s scientific curiosity knew no bounds. Christopher riley pays tribute to an eccentric genius. My friend richard feynman leonard susskind 2011, modern theoretical physics.
Richard feynman was a fascinating and brilliant person, and james gleick captured it well. Come with me to macedonia by leonard drohan, fiction, 1957. He is a member of the national academy of sciences of. Leonard susskind v internet movie database po anglicky the cosmic landscape, february 2007. Leonard susskind the best differential equation differential equations in action duration. Preparing the jj sakurai solution manual to admittance all hours of daylight is welcome for many people. Susskind talks about several wellknown names of science such as stephen hawking, gerard t hooft, roger penrose, and richard feynman. Perhaps the greatest physicist of the second half of the twentieth century, richard feynman changed the way we think about quantum mechanics, the most perplexing of all physical theories. Quantum mechanical view of reality 1 in this series of 4 lectures, richard feynman introduces the basic ideas of quantum mechanics. Richard feynman 19181988 was an american theoretical physicist who received the nobel prize in 1965. You can read physicist richard feynmans most famous lectures online for free.
Learn physics from nobel prizewinner richard feynman for free. Feynman professor of theoretical physics, emeritus, at caltech and 2017 nobel laureate in physics the saturday symposium will look to the future and include scientists pushing the boundaries. What you need to know to start doing physics basic books, 20. Leonard susskind is a professor of theoretical physics at stanford university, and founding director of the stanford institute for theoretical physics. Paul stein hardt, leonard susskind, neil turok, henry tye, william v7armus, and. He was full of macho, a kind of macho oneupmanship. I would recommend neither as an introductory physics for the following reasons. However, there are still many people who furthermore dont later reading. Quotations by leonard susskind, american physicist, born january 1, 1940. Leonard susskind on richard feynman, the holographic principle, and unanswered questions in physics. Richard feynman introduces the basic ideas of quantum mechanics. Brian greene, stephen hawking, leonard susskind and other high.
David albert, ted baltz, nicholas boles, tracy day, peter demchuk, richard. And nnhen i read feynmans description of a roseln which h e explained. Listen to music from leonard susskind like tedtalks. George gamow, claude shannon, richard feynman, francois. Jul, 2014 the point though is that, whatever his actions may appear like to a modern crowd, i do not think richard feynman was any more sexist than a typical male product of his times and culture.
You might not know exactly who richard feynman is, but hes probably affected your life. An interview with leonard susskind american scientist. The feynman lectures is one of the most popular lecture series in physics. Essentials of physics explained by its most brilliant teacher, and more on. Feynman was many things a great scientist, a showman, a philosopher, drummer, teacher, a bit of an egotist who could coexist with other big egos, and much more.
In this tedxcaltech talk, physicist leonard susskind talks about his old friend richard dick feynman. Leonard susskind on richard feynman at tedxcaltech full. Feb 17, 1988 richard phillips feynman was born on may 11, 1918, in far rockaway, queens. However, the book offers a lot of personal stories and emotions, too. The new introductory textbook aims to be a mathematical tool kit on the subject for the ardent amateur. Melville was a businessman but had a great interest for science, a passion which he tried to transfer to his son as a child feynman took apart radios, made. The life and science of richard feynman 1 likes the taxi driver felt that it was a good observation, and said he was planning to build for the future, too.
Richard feynman and jirayr zorthian on art and beauty by hotch1776. Leonard susskind works on string theory, quantum field theory, quantum statistical mechanics and quantum cosmology at stanford. Leonard susskind was born to a jewish family from the south bronx section of new york city, he now resides in palo alto, california. Richard feynman, in full richard phillips feynman, born may 11, 1918, new york, new york, u. Leonard susskind is the felix bloch professor of theoretical physics at stanford university.
Should i study feynmans lecture or susskinds theoretical. Leonard susskind, father of string theory, warmly remembers. A worthy addition to the feynman shelf and a welcome followup to the standardbearer, james gleicks genius. May 16, 2011 onstage at tedxcaltech, physicist leonard susskind spins a few stories about his friendship with the legendary richard feynman, discussing his unconventional approach to problems both serious and. It supports independent organizers who want to create a tedlike event in their own community. Leonard susskind on quantum information, quantum gravity, and holography may 6, 2019 physics for decades now physicists have been struggling to reconcile two great ideas from a century ago. The theoretical minimum by leonard susskind not in english common knowledge.
The fact that i beat a drum has nothing to do with the fact that i do theoretical physics. Nov 08, 2016 how could richard feynman have been such a great physicist and have done so phenomenally well on the putnam competition and yet still have an iq score of only 125. Richard feynman physics lecture 01 photons, corpuscles of light richard feynman physics lecture 01 photons, corpuscles of light. A centennial celebration for richard feynman human resources. Other speakers included physicists leonard susskind, a.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from leonard susskind. In his memoirs from the 1980s surely youre joking, mr. What you need to know to start doing physics ebook written by leonard susskind, george hrabovsky. Jun 18, 20 5 productivity strategies from the mind of richard feynman nobelprizewinning physicist richard feynman was an eccentric within the scientific community. Feb 23, 2017 genius, james gliecks recent masterly biography of richard feynman, revealed the worlds greatest postwar theoretical physicist as a notorious philanderer. Later, he enrolled in the city college of new york as an engineering student, graduating with a b. If you also enjoyed this book, and you want more, there are lots of youtube videos and a couple of documentaries about richard feynman that i encourage you to look for. If a theory doesnt square with experiment, its wrong.
In this episode, joe joins leonard at stanford to remember leonard s friend and mentor richard feynman, one of the great physicists of the twentieth century. The anthropic principle radio interview from this week in science march 14, 2006 broadcast father of string theory muses on the megaverse. Richard phillips feynman was an american physicist known for the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum electrodynamics and the physics of the superfluidity of supercooled liquid helium, as well as work in particle physics he proposed the parton model. Lex fridman did six interviews with leonard susskind. The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool. Look at the world, the fortune atlas for world strategy by richard edes harrison. Youre so wrong, richard feynman the multidisciplinarian. The whole thing was basically an experiment, richard feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. When youre done with susskind s talk, dont miss these very related items. Leonard susskind is the felix bloch professor in theoretical physics at stanford university. A very nice and readable introduction to special relativity and classical field theory. Susskind cites an analogy to athletics that, in order to make a major contribution, you needed the mental agility. His research interests include string theory, quantum field theory, quantum statistical mechanics, and quantum. Richard phillips feynman 19181988 find a grave memorial.
Feynman was a fabulously famous in certain circles theoretical physicist in the midlate 20th century. The character of physical law by richard feynman not in english common knowledge. All the adventures of a curious character, and six easy pieces. His meditative approach to radio repair, a hobby he took up when he was 11 or 12 years old, gave him a neighborhood. A centennial celebration for richard feynman parents. New york times bestseller book awards librarything. He is the author of quantum mechanics with art friedman and the theoretical minimum with george hrabovsky, among other books. What i know is that richard feynman came of age during the manhattan project. Bush, the white house, and the education of paul oneill by ron suskind. Ill pick one that hasnt been mentioned in the answers which shows how awesome and witty feynman was. Here he archives how the worlds best games bettors beat the bookies out of millions in this book loaded up with relentless interest.
Jan 12, 2017 full transcript of physicist leonard susskinds tedx talk on richard feynman at tedxcaltech conference. I decided when i was asked to do this that what i really wanted to talk about was my friend, richard feynman. If theoretical work in the absense of 11 decimal precision is ever to be awarded, i would think that field would and should be the first one to be signaled out. Oct, 2015 for anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to learn from a nobel prizewinning scientist, youre in luck. Leonard susskind stanford institute for theoretical physics and department of physics, stanford university, stanford, ca 943054060, usa abstract quantum gravity may have as much to tell us about the foundations and interpretation of quantum mechanics as it does about gravity. He slept with many of his colleagues wives, was a regular visitor to strip clubs, and on one occasion appears to have financed his mistresss illegal abortion although the details are.
Join facebook to connect with frank rhodes and others you may know. Youre so wrong, richard feynman philosophy of science is about as useful to scientists as ornithology is to birds this post is more thoughts on the minds of interesting folk who can think from a variety of perspectives, inspired by bruce vojaks epistemology of innovation articles. Leonard susskind, the discoverer of string theory, and lee smolin, a theoretical physicist and. The original post is gone, but you can read it on the authors personal blog. A polymath physicist on richard feynmans low iq and. Richard feynman on quantum mechanics part 1 photons corpuscles of light richard feynman on quantum mechanics. Questions and answers with leonard susskind and george. And im going to tell you about the richard feynman that i knew. Tedx was created in the spirit of teds mission, ideas worth spreading. Its a great resource for science enthusiasts, students, teachers basically everyone.
Richard feynmans grave at mountain view cemetery photo. He is widely regarded as the father of string theory. Friday speakers included feynman s sister joan feynman and daughter michelle feynman, and many prominent scientists, including caltechs john p. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Tedxcaltech leonard susskind richard feynman by tedx talks. Classical mechanics, leonard susskind and george hrabovksy on. Im almost done reading the shack, with just 50 pages left to read tomorrow. Richard feynman grew up in a small town outside new york. I am loving leonard susskind s lectures in my physics comeback after 35 years in the wilderness. Feynman professor of theoretical physics and knew feynman personally. Challenging, lucid, and concise, the theoretical minimum provides a tool kit for amateur scientists to learn physics at their own pace. Richard feynman, our favorite bongoplaying, nobel prizewinning physicist, reduces science to the barest essentials, to its most fundamental truth. Thorne bs 62, who both hold the title of richard p. These topics are combined in such a way as to take you to the doorsteps of general relativity and quantum field theory i am eagerly awaiting prof.
Robert wilson recruited feynman, only 24 at the time, for the manhattan project as a junior physicist soon after completing his ph. But the man had, somehow, a lot of room at the bottom. In this bestselling introduction, physicist leonard susskind and hackerscientist george hrabovsky offer a first course in physics and associated math for the ardent amateur. I appreciated that he didnt downplay feynman s more problematic characteristics. Richard feynman wondered about it in considering the. Feynman died of cancer in 1988 and his wife died the following year. Physicist leonard susskind spins a few stories about his friendship with the legendary richard feynman, discussing his unconventional approach to problems both serious and. He began working as a plumber at the age of 16, taking over from his father who had become ill. His father, melville, was a jewish immigrants from belarus and his mother, lucille, was born in the u. When he died in 1988 at age 69, the caltech community mourned, hanging a sign on the campuss tallest building that read we love you dick.
Leonard susskind, the theoretical physicist who came up with the concept of string theory, says the standard wisdom about age and scientists held true for theoretical physics for a long time. Now, you can watch the feynman lectures online for free. Feynman lectures are very sophisticated in approach, you might read some pages and come out clueless as to what he is talking about. Susskind and krauss think they are channelling the great richard feynman. Feb 15, 2011 leonard susskind is the felix bloch professor of physics at stanford university. The fabric of the cosmos space, time, and the texture of reality. During those years, susskind was a new ahab waiting for hawkings elusive concession. Dec 26, 2011 a conversation with steve hsu, a modern day polymath, on physics and richard feynman s supposedly low iq to intelligence, gifted education, and whether we will find another einstein. Leonard susskind, felix bloch professor of theoretical physics, stanford university kip s. Physicists are not bookies, and physics is not the business of calculat ing odds. Onstage at tedxcaltech, physicist leonard susskind spins a few. Tim jones today i paid my respects at the grave of physicist richard feynman, interred with his wife gweneth at the mountain view cemetery in altadena, california.
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