Time Course
This course explores time from Newtonian basics to relativity, thermodynamics, and quantum theory. Delve into time dilation, entropy, quantum measurement, and advanced clock technologies like atomic clocks and GPS corrections. Gain conceptual depth and practical skills for physics research and applications, enhancing your intuition on time measurement and its real-world impacts.

4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Explore how time is defined, measured, and understood across Newtonian physics, relativity, thermodynamics, and quantum theory. Study proper time, dilation effects, entropy’s role, quantum measurement issues, and cutting-edge clocks, linking theory to metrology for sharper insights and precise applications.
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Develop skills
- Apply relativistic time dilation to clocks using Lorentz and gravitational effects.
- Analyze time’s arrow with thermodynamic entropy and decoherence.
- Contrast time as parameter versus operator in quantum theory.
- Explain precision timing in atomic clocks, GPS corrections, and quantum limits.
- Critically assess metaphysical claims about physical time.
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