The physics of time

City Lit

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    London

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    Different dates available

We will explore the concept of time in everyday life, and how it changes via the theories of special and general relativity. We will look at real life examples of time dilation and how it must be accounted for. We will investigate the nature of time in the quantum world from the particle perspective and we will discover the future of the Universe via the fundamental law of entropy.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

• describe how we keep track of time and why our calendar is the way it is
• explain the concept of time dilation and its relevance to everyday life
• explain how time slows down in a gravitational field
• describe the arrow of time from the perspective of elementary particles
• State the Planck time and it’s connection to the Big Bang
• State the second law of thermodynamics and explain how it governs the evolution of the Universe.

There are no other costs but you will require a notepad and pen if you wish to take notes.

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  • GCSE Physics
  • Law
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Course programme

• History of timekeeping (sundials to atomic clocks) – links to the Earth, Sun and Moon.
• Time dilation (special relativity) and examples
• Gravitational time dilation (general relativity) and examples
• The nature of time for electrons and photons
• Planck time and the Big Bang
• The second law of thermodynamics and the fate of the Universe.

Lecture - all information will be supplied via Powerpoint slides which will be made available for download. Be prepared to contribute to class discussion and group work.

Additional information

HS160 Physics the fundamental science HS003 Exploring the quantum world. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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