愛因斯坦的物理改變了世界：愛因斯坦經常被認為是 20 世紀最有影響力的科學家之一，他的科學發現繼續幫助天文學家研究從重力波到水星軌道的新發現。狹義相對論著名的方程式E=mc2，即使不是理工科的專業人士也聽過這個方程式，廣義相對論（對引力的解釋）即使不是理工科的專業人士也聽過這個方程式，而光電效應的光子學說為他贏得了1921年諾貝爾物理學獎。愛因斯坦也試圖將宇宙的所有力量統一在一個單一的理論或萬有理論中，他在去世前仍在研究這個理論。這個課程將要介紹愛因斯坦在科學上的工作，這些研究工作對20世紀科學發展的影響，進而對世界歷史的影響。因為是通識課程，所以我們不會有太多的基礎理論和數學運算，我們著重於愛因斯坦理論創建的歷史背景，其卓越創新的思維導致的革命性突破。Einstein's Physics Changed the World: Einstein is often considered one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century, and his scientific discoveries continue to help astronomers study everything from gravitational waves to new discoveries about Mercury's orbit. The famous equation E=mc2 of the special theory of relativity has been heard even by those who are not professionals in science and engineering. Even those who are not professionals in science and engineering have heard of the equation of general relativity (explanation of gravity). The photon theory of the photoelectric effect is He won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics. Einstein also attempted to unify all the forces of the universe into a single theory or theory of everything, which he was still working on before his death. This course will introduce Einstein's scientific work, the impact of these research works on the development of science in the 20th century, and thus its impact on world history. Because it is a general course, we will not have too many basic theories and mathematical operations. We will focus on the historical background of the creation of Einstein's theory and the revolutionary breakthroughs caused by his outstanding and innovative thinking.
愛因斯坦--牛頓出版社，White & Gribbin，譯者：容士毅
https://physexp.thu.edu.tw/~AP/YC/EIN
Einstein-Newton Press, White & Gribbin, Translator: Rong Shiyi
https://physexp.thu.edu.tw/~AP/YC/EIN
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 期中考期中考 midterm exam |
40 | |
| 期末報告期末報告 Final report |
55 | |
| 學生自主實作學生自主實作 Students implement independently |
5 |
