Dot Physics Courses

Python Physics: Rigid Body Rotations Using the Rotation Matrix and the Inverse Inertia Tensor

Explore rigid body rotations in Python using rotation matrices and inverse inertia tensors, with practical VPython implementation techniques.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Normal Force vs. Frictional Force on an Incline - Data from Vernier Force Plate

Explore the relationship between normal force and frictional force on an incline through a quick experiment using the Vernier force plate with lateral force sensor.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Classical Mechanics: Pendulum - Newtonian, Lagrangian, Hamiltonian

Explore three approaches to derive pendulum equations of motion: Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics, with detailed mathematical derivations including polar coordinate acceleration.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Classical Mechanics: Hamiltonian Solution for a Mass on a Spring - Phase Space Included

Explore the Hamiltonian mechanics approach to modeling a mass on a spring, including phase space analysis and Python implementation.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to the Eigenvalue Problem with Python

Explore the eigenvalue problem with 2x2 matrices, learn to find vectors that maintain direction, and solve eigenvalue problems both algebraically and using Python.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Astrophysics: Galaxy Rotation Curves and Dark Matter

Explore the discrepancy between theoretical and observed galaxy rotation curves, and how dark matter may explain this phenomenon in astrophysics.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Modeling Projectile Motion in Astrophysics Using Python

Explore the physics of projectile motion in space through Python modeling, comparing trajectories and escape velocities of balls launched at different angles from Earth.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Astrophysics: Demonstration of Kepler's Laws with Python

Explore Kepler's three laws of planetary motion through interactive Python demonstrations, visualizing elliptical orbits, equal areas, and the relationship between orbital period and distance.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Classical Mechanics: Normal Modes for the Double Pendulum and the Eigenvalue Problem

Explore the mathematical approach to finding normal modes of oscillation for the double pendulum through energy methods and eigenvalue problems.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Physics Question: For This Circular Moving Ball, Is the Angular Momentum Constant?

Explore the concept of angular momentum for a ball moving in a circular path, examining whether it remains constant when calculated from different reference points.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Making Histograms and Normal Distributions with Web VPython

Learn to create custom histograms and implement Box-Muller transformations in Web VPython through hands-on coding examples and data visualization techniques.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Python Physics: Creating Earth-Sun Light Interactions in Web VPython

Explore how to model Earth-Sun interactions by adjusting light settings in Web VPython, with hands-on coding examples and practical documentation guidance.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mathematical Physics - Vector Review and Practice Problems with Python

Dive into essential vector mathematics through practical problem-solving, including cube diagonals, square properties, and vector operations with Python implementation.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Random Walks in 2D Using Python - Normal and Self Avoiding Implementations

Explore 2D random walk simulations in Python, from basic implementations to advanced self-avoiding patterns using VPython - includes practical coding examples and troubleshooting.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Python Physics: 1D Random Walks and Animated Histograms

Explore 1D random walk simulations using VPython, creating animated histograms to visualize final positions after multiple iterations and steps.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video