MIT Physics III Vibrations and Waves Course

24 Lessons
135 Students
Certificate of completion

Track:

Science

For a vibration to occur an object must repeat a movement during a time interval. A wave is a disturbance that extends from one place to another through space. Light and sound are vibrations that move through space -- they are waves!

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What You'll Learn

Understand the principles of simple harmonic motion and apply them to real-world vibrating systems
Analyze wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, and amplitude in various physical contexts
Calculate wave speed, frequency, and wavelength for different types of waves including sound and light
Differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves and identify their characteristics in physical phenomena
Apply the wave equation to solve problems involving wave propagation and energy transfer
Describe the behavior of waves at boundaries, including reflection, refraction, and diffraction
Utilize mathematical tools to model vibrations and wave phenomena in physical systems
Assess the impact of damping and resonance on vibrations and wave behavior in engineering applications
Interpret experimental data related to vibrations and waves to draw meaningful conclusions
Develop practical skills in using laboratory equipment to observe and analyze vibrations and wave phenomena

Course Content

24 Lessons • 30 h 2 m total

8 03 Introduction Walter Lewin

7:17

8 03 Lect 1 Periodic Phenomena SHO Complex Notation Physical Pendulum

1:17:56

8 03 Lect 2 Beats Damped Free Ocillations Quality Q

1:20:52

8 03 Lect 3 Driven Oscillations With Damping Steady State Solutions Resonance

1:09:05

8 03 Lect 4 Forced Oscillations Power Resonance Transient Solutions

1:17:22

8 03 Lect 5 Coupled Oscillators Resonance Frequencies Superposition of Modes

1:18:19

8 03 Lect 6 Coupled Oscillators Steady State Transient Solutions Intial Conditions

1:20:24

8 03 Lect 7 Many Coupled Oscillators Wave Equation Transverse Traveling Waves

1:18:31

8 03 Lect 8 Traveling Waves Standing Waves Longitudinal Waves Energy in Waves

1:16:28

8 03 Lect 9 Sound Cavities Resonance Frequencies Musical Instruments

1:20:25

8 03 Lect 10 First Exam Review Breaking Wine Glass with Sound

1:17:20

8 03 Lect 11 Fourier Analysis Time Evolution of Pulses on Strings

1:14:22

8 03 Lect 12 Dispersion Phase Velocity Group Velocity

1:18:42

8 03 Lect 13 Electromagnetic Waves Solutions to Maxwell s Equations Polarization

1:15:11

8 03 Lect 14 Accelerated Charges Poynting Vector Power Rayleigh Scattering

1:17:03

8 03 Lect 15 Doppler Effect Big Bang Cosmology Neutron Stars Black Holes

1:17:32

8 03 Lect 16 Standing EM Waves Reflection Transmission Lines Rad Pressure

1:15:51

8 03 Lect 17 Wave Guides Resonance Cavities Great Sound Demo in Closed Box

1:16:48

8 03 Lect 18 Index of Refraction Reflection Fresnel Equations Brewster Angle

1:21:33

8 03 Lect 19 Second Exam Review

1:20:11

8 03 Lect 20 Interference Huygen s Principle Thin Films Double Slit Demo

1:16:42

8 03 Lect 21 Diffraction Gratings Spectral Angular Resolution Human Eye

1:23:38

8 03 Lect 22 Rainbows Coronae Glories Glass Bow Great Demos

1:23:09

8 03 Lect 23 Farewell Special My Early Years at MIT Balloon Astrophysics

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Reviews

Govardhan K S

· 4mos ago

It's good

Nandish K

· 4mos ago

its was very good session , MIT professor . i have gained some known knowledge abt vibration and , sound waves . etc....

Ahmad Yasir Sahibi

· 9mos ago

nice

Ali Zahed Sarwari

· 1yr ago

I really enjoyed the MIT Physics III course on Vibrations and Waves. The lectures were clear and well-structured, making complex concepts like wave interference, standing waves, and resonance easier to understand. I particularly appreciated the mix of theory and practical examples, which helped me see how the principles apply in real-world situations. The problem sets were challenging but rewarding, pushing me to think critically and deepen my understanding. Overall, this course strengthened my foundation in wave physics and has motivated me to explore more advanced topics in the field.

RAMAMOHAN REDDY

· 1yr ago

Thanks For your valuable knowledge

Boussada Ahmed Amine

· 1yr ago

THANKS

Muhammad Arsal

· 2yrs ago

Good

Satpute Sanjyot Balaji

· 3yrs ago

I like the way they teach

MIT Physics III Vibrations and Waves Course Description

For a vibration to occur an object must repeat a movement during a time interval. A wave is a disturbance that extends from one place to another through space. Light and sound are vibrations that move through space -- they are waves!

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