Statistical Mechanics Lecture 1

(April 1, 2013) Leonard Susskind introduces statistical mechanics as one of the most universal disciplines in modern physics. He begins with a brief review of probability theory, and then presents the concepts of entropy and conservation of information.
Originally presented in the Stanford Continuing Studies Program.
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