TEACH YOURSELF PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS WITH PERVEZ HOODBHOY
Languages: Urdu, English
These are self-study lectures on probability theory suitable for college level students studying mathematics, physics, economics, and business.
Module 1.1 (English, Urdu)
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Random experiments, sample space and events, A quick review of sets, Venn diagrams and consequences, Sample space and events — examples, Axioms of probability, Probability — elementary examples
Module 1.2 (English, Urdu)
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Factorials and their applications, Pascal’s Triangle, Counting outcomes, Conditional probability, Worked examples of conditional probability, Probability trees, Bayes’ Rule
Module 1.3 (English, Urdu)
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Random variables, Geometric random variable, Binomial random variable, Expectation (mean) values, Worked examples. Poisson random variable, Call centre problem
Module 1.4 (English, Urdu)
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Variance and standard variation, E[X] and E[X^2] for binomial distribution, The Chebyshev Rule, Cumulative Distribution Function, Continuous random variables, Connecting discrete to continuous probabilities, Examples of continuous probability distributions
Module 1.5 (English, Urdu)
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Covariance and Correlation, Some simple properties of covariance, A physical understanding of covariance, Several discrete random variables, Illustrative solved examples
Module 1.6 (English, Urdu)
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Two continuous random variables, Some basic formulae, Practice with double integrals, Example: trains arriving at a station, Example: aiming darts at a board, Example: Buffon’s needle
Module 1.7 (English, Urdu)
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A function of generating moments, Example: Binomial Distribution, Example: Poisson Distribution, Example: Exponential Distribution, Introduction to Normal Distribution, Binomial Distribution Normal Distribution (proof), Law of Large Numbers (with proof)
Module 1.8 (English, Urdu)
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Central Limit Theorem – with potatoes, CLT – why it is astonishing, Generating moments of the normal distribution, Generating moments for n independent variables, Proof of CLT, CLT for i.i.d’s that are uniformly distributed, CLT – three applications
Module 1.9 (English, Urdu)
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One-dim drunkard’s walk – a first look, Random walk definitions, First return theorem, The eventual return problem, Random walk in two dimensions
Module 1.10 (English, Urdu)
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States, Transitions, Markov Chains, Three examples of Markovian processes, Markovian basics, Regular (ergodic) Markov Chains, Absorbing Markov Chains
Recommended textbooks and materials:
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A Natural Introduction to Probability Theory, Robert Meester, Birkhäuser Verlag (2008).
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Introduction to Probability Models, 9th Edition, Elsevier (2009).
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Grinstead and Snell’s Introduction to Probability, the CHANCE Project (2006).
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Probability Theory and its Applications, William Feller, 3rd edition, John Wiley (1970).
For worked examples, I strongly recommend the books by Hossein Pishro-Nik which you can easily locate with a Google search.
TEACH YOURSELF THERMODYNAMICS WITH PERVEZ HOODBHOY
Languages: Urdu, English
These lectures are suitable for undergraduate level teaching (years 16-20) and provide the conceptual foundations of thermodynamics. Although several examples are worked out here, for a fuller grasp of the subject students should work out at least some problems in the texts recommended below.
Module 1.1 (English, Urdu)
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Heat, temperature, zero’th Law of thermodynamics, thermometers, absolute zero, third law of thermodynamics
Module 1.2 (English, Urdu)
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Conversion of energy from one form to another, units of heat and energy, internal energy (example: ideal gas), thermodynamic variables and equation of state, isolated, closed and open systems, first law of thermodynamics (circa 1840), exact and inexact differentials
Module 1.3 (English, Urdu)
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Adding heat to a system, various heat capacities of a substance, enthalpy and its uses, moles: a quick reminder from chemistry, measuring heat capacities, heat capacities of a non-ideal gas
Module 1.4 (English, Urdu)
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Reversible and irreversible processes, isothermal expansion of a gas, adiabatic expansion of a gas, free expansion of a gas, application: speed of sound
Module 1.5 (English, Urdu)
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Entropy – a qualitative understanding, entropy – formal definition, entropy as a state function, thermodynamic cycles, worked example
Module 2.1 (English, Urdu)
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Heat engines and efficiency, carnot engine, second law of thermodynamics, equivalence between Clausius and Kelvin statements, the Carnot engine is universal – proof, analyzing the Carnot engine, solved example
Module 2.2 (English, Urdu)
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Absolute temperature defined, the Clausius inequality – derivation, consequences of the Clausius inequality, why the entropy of the universe has to increase, using entropy as a state variable, solved example I, solved example II
Module 2.3 (English, Urdu)
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Helmholtz free energy, Gibbs free energy, application to chemical reactions, melting and Gibbs free energy, open systems and Gibbs free energy, chemical potential – physical interpretation, chemical potential for an ideal gas
Module 2.4 (English, Urdu)
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Examples of phase transitions, melting of ice – worked example, Euler’s theorem and molar quantities, Clausius-Clapeyron equation – derivation, phase diagrams, first and second order phase transitions
Module 2.5 (English, Urdu)
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Black body radiation, planetary temperatures from Stefan-Boltzman Law, radiation pressure, entropy of a photon gas, thermodynamics of the expanding universe
Recommended textbooks and materials:
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Feynman Lectures in Physics – chapters 44, 45, 46
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Principles of Thermodynamics, Jean-Philippe Ansermet and Sylvain D. Brechet
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Essential Classical Thermodynamics, Ulf W. Gedde
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Problems and Solutions on Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics, World Scientific
TEACH YOURSELF WAVES AND OSCILLATIONS WITH PERVEZ HOODBHOY
GOAL
To enable students to learn this beautiful subject with zero or minimal assistance.
LECTURES
- Unit 1: Introduction
- Unit 2: Standing Waves
- Unit 3: String Theory
- Unit 4: Transfer of Energy and Information
- Unit 5: Sound Propagation in Gases
- Unit 6: Interference, Diffraction and Huygen’s Principle
- Unit 7: Electromagnetic Waves
(More units will be added one by one. Stay connected.)
TEACH YOURSELF QUANTUM MECHANICS WITH PERVEZ HOODBHOY
GOAL
To enable students to learn this beautiful subject with zero or minimal assistance.
LECTURES
- Unit 1: Introduction
- Unit 2: Basics
- Unit 3: Observables and Operators
- Unit 4: The Free Particle in Quantum Mechanics
- Unit 5: Expanding in Eigenfunctions
- Unit 6: Quantum Simple Harmonic Oscillator
- Unit 7: Bound and Unbound States
- Unit 8: Quantum Mechanical Tunneling
- Unit 9: Angular Momentum (Part I)
- Unit 10: Angular Momentum (Part II)
- Unit 11: Hydrogen Atom (Part-I)
- Unit 12: Hydrogen Atom (Part-II)
TEACH YOURSELF SPECIAL RELATIVITY WITH PERVEZ HOODBHOY
GOAL
To enable students to learn this beautiful subject with zero or minimal assistance.
CONTENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Click here to download the contents and instructions for this series of 8 self-learning lectures by Pervez Hoodbhoy.
LECTURES
- Lecture 1: Space and Time (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 2: Einstein’s Postulates (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 3: Simultaneity and Causality (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 4: Adding Velocities (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 5: Scalars, Vectors, and Tensors (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 6: Momentum and Energy (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 7: Applications of Relativity (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 8: Relativity and Electromagnetism (English, Urdu)
TEACH YOURSELF CALCULUS WITH PERVEZ HOODBHOY
GOAL
To enable students to learn this beautiful subject with zero or minimal assistance.
CONTENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Click here to download the contents and instructions for this series of 30 self-learning lectures by Pervez Hoodbhoy.
LECTURES
- Lecture 1: Functions (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 2: Graphs of Functions – I (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 3: Graphs of Functions -II (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 4: Limits (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 5: Continuous Functions (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 6: Differentiation – I (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 7: Differentiation – II (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 8: Maxima and Minima (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 9: Useful Calculus Theorems (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 10: The Exponential Function (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 11: Inverse Functions and Logarithms (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 12: Taylor’s Theorem (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 13: Integration – I (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 14: Integration – II (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 15: Integration Techniques – I (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 16: Integration Techniques – II (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 17: Integration Techniques – III (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 18: Convergent and Divergent Integrals (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 19: Numerical Integration (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 20: Length of a Curve (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 21: Areas and Volumes (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 22: Parametric Curves (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 23: Polar Coordinates (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 24: Vectors (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 25: Vector-valued Functions (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 26: 1st Order Differential Equations – I (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 27: 1st Order Differential Equations – II (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 28: Complex Numbers (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 29: Sequences and Series – I (English, Urdu)
- Lecture 30: Sequences and Series – II (English, Urdu)
TEACH YOURSELF PHYSICS WITH PERVEZ HOODBHOY
Click here for accompanying Notes for Video Lectures (1-45) below:
- Lecture 1: Introduction to physics and this course
- Lecture 2: Kinematics – I
- Lecture 3: Kinematics – II
- Lecture 4: Force and Newton’s Laws
- Lecture 5: Applications of Newton’s Laws – I
- Lecture 6: Applications of Newton’s Laws – II
- Lecture 7: Work and Energy
- Lecture 8: Conservation of Energy
- Lecture 9: Momentum
- Lecture 10: Collisions
- Lecture 11: Rotational Kinematics
- Lecture 12: Physics of Many Particles
- Lecture 13: Angular Momentum
- Lecture 14: Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
- Lecture 15: Oscillations – I
- Lecture 16: Oscillations – II
- Lecture 17: Physics of Materials
- Lecture 18: Physics of Fluids
- Lecture 19: Physics of Sound
- Lecture 20: Wave Motion
- Lecture 21: Gravitation
- Lecture 22: Electrostatics – I
- Lecture 23: Electrostatics – II
- Lecture 24: Electric Potential
- Lecture 25: Capacitors and Currents
- Lecture 26: Currents and Circuits
- Lecture 27: The Magnetic Field
- Lecture 28: Electromagnetic Induction
- Lecture 29: Alternating Current
- Lecture 30: Electromagnetic Waves
- Lecture 31: Physics of Light
- Lecture 32: Interaction of Light with Matter
- Lecture 33: Interference and Diffraction
- Lecture 34: The Particle Nature of Light
- Lecture 35: Geometrical Optics
- Lecture 36: Heat – I
- Lecture 37: Heat – II
- Lecture 38: Heat – III
- Lecture 39: Special Relativity – I
- Lecture 40: Special Relativity – II
- Lecture 41: Matter as Waves
- Lecture 42: Quantum Mechanics
- Lecture 43: Introduction to Atomic Physics
- Lecture 44: Introduction to Nuclear Physics
- Lecture 45: Physics of the Sun