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Walter Lewin

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Walter Lewin, MIT professor emeritus of physics, has been viewed millions of times on sites like OpenCourseWare, YouTube, and beyond. His introductory physics courses explain the fundamentals, with Lewin often as the test subject. Over the years, Lewin has given more than 800 lectures in Room 26-100.

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Leture 28: Index of Refraction and Poynting Vector
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Leture 28: Index of Refraction and Poynting Vector

With Walter Lewin

Measurements Demo Lecture 1
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Measurements Demo Lecture 1

Measurements Demo Lecture 1 More content on OCWhttp://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Physics/8-01Physics-IFall1999/CourseHome/

Polarization: Light Waves, Rainbows, and Cheap Sunglasses
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Polarization: Light Waves, Rainbows, and Cheap Sunglasses

01/26/2003 2:00 PM 26-100Walter Lewin, Professor of Physics; Description: In this lecture taped before a live audience of elementary and middle school students and their families, MIT Physics Professor Walter Lewin explains polarization, and demonstrates properties of ...

Professor Walter Lewin on OpenCourseWare
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Professor Walter Lewin on OpenCourseWare

Walter Lewin's videotaped physics lectures have won him fans around the world. See why The New York Times calls him a "web star" in this video which highlights his popular teaching style during 8.01, a first-semester freshman physics class.

The Birth and Death of Stars
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The Birth and Death of Stars

We know that some stars exist because we can see them with our own eyes. In this lecture Walter Lewin provides illuminating evidence of stars we cannot see.

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The Mystery of Light
  • Walter Lewin,
  • Demonstration
The Mystery of Light

An alternate title for this talk might be "Walter's World of Waves."

The Sounds of Music
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The Sounds of Music

09/28/2003 2:00 PM 6-120Walter Lewin, Professor of Physics; Description: Have you ever wondered about the annoying hum your car makes at a certain speed on a particular stretch of highway? Or why a flute's notes are higher than a trombone's? Walter Lewin uses rubber hose, wooden boxes with ...

The Wonders of Electricity and Magnetism
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The Wonders of Electricity and Magnetism

The inimitable Walter Lewin gives a literally hair-raising performance in this MIT Museum lecture/demonstration for learners young and old.

For the Love of Physics
  • Walter Lewin,
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Walter Lewin - For The Love of Physics

Professor of Physics Emeritus Walter Lewin performing his most famous physics demonstrations on the occasion of the publication of his new book, FOR THE LOVE OF PHYSICS: From the End of the Rainbow to the Edge Of Time - A Journey Through the Wonders

Walter Lewin Video Promo
  • Walter Lewin,
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Walter Lewin Video Promo

Watch some of Walter Lewin's greatest moments. To see more, check out Professor Lewin's classes, Physics 8.01, 8.02, and 8.03 on MIT OpenCourseWare.

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Walter Lewin: Art through the Eyes of a Physicist
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Walter Lewin: Looking at 20th Century Art through the Eyes of a Physicist

Physicist Walter Lewin shares his personal insights into major works of art from the first quarter of the 20th century.

Work - Potential Energy Demo Lecture 11
  • Walter Lewin,
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Work - Potential Energy Demo Lecture 11

Work - Potential Energy More content on OCWhttp://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Physics/8-01Physics-IFall1999/CourseHome/

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