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Richard Feynman
The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures
A set of four priceless archival recordings from the University of Auckland (New Zealand) of the outstanding Nobel prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman - arguably the greatest science lecturer ever. Although the recording is of modest technical quality the exceptional personal style and unique delivery shine through.

The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures - Part 1 : Photons - Corpuscles of Light The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures: Part 1 : Photons - Corpuscles of Light
A gentle lead-in to the subject, Feynman starts by discussing photons and their properties.
 
The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures - Part 2 : Fits of Reflection and Transmission - Quantum Behaviour The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures: Part 2 : Fits of Reflection and Transmission - Quantum Behaviour
What are reflection and transmission, and how do they work?
 
The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures - Part 3: Electrons and their Interactions Electrons and their Interactions: The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures - Part 3
Feynman diagrams and the intricacies of particle interaction.
 
The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures - Part 4: New Queries New Queries: The Douglas Robb Memorial Lectures - Part 4
What does it mean, and where is it all leading?
 

Feynman gives us not just a lesson in basic physics but also a deep insight into the scientific mind of a 20th century genius analyzing the approach of the 17th century genius Newton.

For the young scientist, brought up in this age of hi-tech PC / Power Point-based presentations, we also get an object lesson in how to give a lecture with nothing other than a piece of chalk and a blackboard. Furthermore we are shown how to respond with wit and panache to the technical mishaps that are part-and-parcel of the lecturer's life.

If you are unable to access the streaming video or would like a video copy of the lectures, they are available from the University of Auckland, contact physics@auckland.ac.nz, or The Tuva Trader.

Links To Other Information:

Auckland University
Physics Department

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These lectures are available on VHS

Feynman
The official Richard Feynman website

Quantum Physics
Online java demonstrations (aussi en Francais)

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
Video available of excellent Feynman interviews

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