Explaining the Principle of Least Action: Physics Mini Lesson

The principle of least action is a different way of looking at physics that has applications to everything from Newtonian mechanics, to relativity, quantum mechanics, and beyond. Get the notes for free here: https://courses.physicswithelliot.com...

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This video is the first part of a series about the principle of least action, explaining the action for a particle in Newtonian mechanics. The second is about a particle in special relativity, the third about a particle in general relativity, and the fourth about the action for a string in string theory.

Part 2 The action in special relativity:    • The Special Relativistic Action, Expl...  

Part 3 The action in general relativity:    • How Einstein Uncovered the Path a Par...  

Part 4 The action for string theory:    • The First Thing You'll Learn in a Str...  

Review of potential energy:    • The Trick that Makes Understanding Ph...  

Example of solving a problem with the Lagrangian:    • Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics ...  

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