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Let's Code Physics - Programming Simulations for Wave Functions, Rope Physics, and Beam Optimization - Season 2

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Overview

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Explore advanced physics simulations and computational modeling through this comprehensive video series spanning nearly 10 hours of hands-on programming content. Dive into quantum mechanics by building a wave function evolver that demonstrates fundamental principles of quantum systems and their time evolution. Master classical mechanics through the development of a sophisticated rope simulator that models tension, elasticity, and dynamic motion. Learn optimization techniques by creating an FTL (Faster Than Light) beam optimizer that explores theoretical physics concepts through computational methods. Discover the intersection of physics and popular culture by constructing a Star Wars-inspired Fourier lightsaber that demonstrates wave analysis and signal processing. Develop data analysis skills through interactive correlation guessing exercises that strengthen your understanding of statistical relationships in physical systems. Apply graph theory and optimization algorithms by building a route generator for the board game Ticket to Ride, demonstrating how physics principles extend to game theory and network analysis. Each project builds progressively through multiple episodes, allowing you to develop complex simulations from basic concepts while gaining practical experience in physics programming, mathematical modeling, and computational problem-solving techniques.

Syllabus

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Wave Function Evolver - Episode 1
Rope Simulator - Episode 1
FTL Beam Optimizer - Episode 1
Wave Function Evolver - Episode 2
Rope Simulator - Episode 2
FTL Beam Optimizer - Episode 2
Wave Function Evolver - Episode 3
Rope Simulator - Episode 3
FTL Beam Optimizer - Episode 3
Wave Function Evolver - Episode 4
Rope Simulator - Episode 4
FTL Beam Optimizer - Episode 4
Spring Break Update and Question
Wave Function Evolver - Episode 5
Rope Simulator - Episode 5
Star Wars Fourier Lightsaber - Episode A
Wave Function Evolver - Episode 6
Let's Play Guess the Correlation
Star Wars Fourier Lightsaber - Episode B
Wave Function Evolver - Episode 7
Rope Simulator - Episode 6
Ticket to Ride Route Generator - Episode 1
Rope Simulator - Episode 7

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