科學與技術自工業革命之後，便在人類文明中扮演主要的角色，而物理學則是一切科學與技術的
基礎。但多數人所受之科學教育，往往著重於二十世紀前的科學發展，或僅是強調物理學在特定
科技上的應用。本課程著重在以儘可能通俗的方式介紹現代物理的思想與內容，重點在拓展學生
的文化視野，而非強調工程與技術的應用。藉此讓學生了解物理在現代人類文化中扮演的角色，
並期待學生能透過對物理的基本認識，增進其邏輯思考與分析問題的能力，進而反思人在宇宙中
的角色。
課程內容主要包含三部分：我們的宇宙，奇異的量子，與時間的源頭。適合各種不同背景，任何
對現代物理學發展感興趣的同學修習。
Science and technology have played a major role in human civilization since the industrial revolution, and physics is the basis of all science and technology.
Basics. However, the scientific education that most people receive often focuses on the scientific development before the twentieth century, or only emphasizes the specific application of physics.
Technology applications. This course focuses on introducing the ideas and content of modern physics in as popular a way as possible, with an emphasis on expanding students'
cultural perspective rather than emphasizing the application of engineering and technology. This allows students to understand the role that physics plays in modern human culture,
It is also expected that students can improve their ability to think logically and analyze problems through their basic understanding of physics, and then reflect on the role of human beings in the universe.
character of.
The course content mainly includes three parts: our universe, strange quanta, and the source of time. Suitable for a variety of backgrounds, any
Students who are interested in the development of modern physics should study.
The biggest ideas in the universe, Sean Carroll 著
從永恆到此刻：追尋時間的終極奧秘，Sean Carroll 著
引力是什麼（What is gravity）, 大栗博司 著
沙灘上的薛丁格，Charles Antoine 著
奇異的量子，Sam Treiman 著
熵的神秘國度 （Entropy demystified），Arieh Ben-Naim 著
The biggest ideas in the universe, by Sean Carroll
From Eternity to Now: The Search for the Ultimate Mystery of Time, by Sean Carroll
What is gravity, by Hiroshi Oguri
Schrödinger on the Beach, by Charles Antoine
Strange Quantum, by Sam Treiman
Entropy demystified by Arieh Ben-Naim
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| midtermmidterm midterm |
40 | |
| final term final term final term |
60 |
