A comprehensive study repository for The Feynman Lectures on Physics - one of the most renowned physics lecture series ever created.
This repository is organized to support structured study of Richard Feynman's legendary physics lectures delivered at Caltech from 1961-1963. The structure mirrors the resources available on the official Feynman Lectures website, with dedicated spaces for notes, code implementations, and exercises.
volume-1-mechanics-radiation-heat/
├── ch01-atoms-in-motion/
│ ├── notes/ # Chapter notes and summaries
│ ├── code/ # Simulations and calculations
│ └── exercises/ # Problem solutions
├── ch02-basic-physics/
├── ch03-relation-of-physics-to-other-sciences/
├── ch04-conservation-of-energy/
├── ch05-time-and-distance/
├── ch06-probability/
├── ch07-theory-of-gravitation/
├── ch08-motion/
├── ch09-newtons-laws-of-dynamics/
├── ch10-conservation-of-momentum/
└── ... (and 42 more chapters)
Volume I Topics:
- Classical mechanics
- Conservation laws
- Gravitation
- Kinematics and dynamics
- Work and potential energy
- Oscillations and resonance
- Rotational motion
- Relativistic effects
- Radiation and heat
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Sound and waves
volume-2-electromagnetism-matter/
├── ch01-electromagnetism/
│ ├── notes/
│ ├── code/
│ └── exercises/
├── ch02-differential-calculus-vector-fields/
├── ch03-vector-integral-calculus/
├── ch04-electrostatics/
├── ch05-application-of-gauss-law/
└── ... (and 37 more chapters)
Volume II Topics:
- Electrostatics and Gauss's law
- Electric fields and potentials
- Dielectrics
- Magnetostatics
- Maxwell's equations
- Electromagnetic waves
- AC circuits and resonance
- Waveguides and cavity resonators
- Properties of matter
- Magnetism in matter
volume-3-quantum-mechanics/
├── ch01-quantum-behavior/
│ ├── notes/
│ ├── code/ # Quantum simulations
│ └── exercises/
├── ch02-wave-and-particle-viewpoints/
├── ch03-probability-amplitudes/
├── ch04-identical-particles/
├── ch05-spin-one/
└── ... (and 16 more chapters)
Volume III Topics:
- Quantum behavior and uncertainty
- Wave-particle duality
- Probability amplitudes
- Identical particles and spin
- The Hamiltonian matrix
- Time-dependent systems
- Angular momentum
- Hydrogen atom
- Propagators and path integrals
- Quantum electrodynamics
exercises-tips-on-physics/
├── notes/ # Study notes from "Feynman's Tips on Physics"
└── solutions/ # Exercise solutions
For the companion book Feynman's Tips on Physics and additional problem-solving exercises.
cornell-messenger-lectures/
├── lecture-1-law-of-gravitation/
│ ├── notes/
│ └── transcript/
├── lecture-2-relation-mathematics-physics/
├── lecture-3-great-conservation-principles/
├── lecture-4-symmetry-in-physical-law/
├── lecture-5-distinction-of-past-and-future/
├── lecture-6-probability-and-uncertainty/
└── lecture-7-seeking-new-laws/
The Character of Physical Law - Seven HD video lectures Feynman gave at Cornell University in 1964, exploring the fundamental principles underlying physical laws.
flp-audio-recordings/
├── volume-1/notes/ # Notes from 122 original lecture recordings
├── volume-2/notes/
└── volume-3/notes/
122 audio recordings of Feynman's original Caltech lectures (1961-1963).
flp-lecture-photos/
├── volume-1/ # Photos from Volume I lectures
├── volume-2/ # Photos from Volume II lectures
└── volume-3/ # Photos from Volume III lectures
3,043 photographs from the original lectures.
feynman-lecture-notes/
├── volume-1/ # Feynman's handwritten preparation notes
├── volume-2/
└── volume-3/
611 pages of Richard Feynman's original handwritten notes used to prepare the lectures.
original-course-handouts/
├── 1961-1962/ # First year handouts
└── 1962-1963/ # Second year handouts
744 pages of original mimeographed materials given to students: lecture summaries, lab guidelines, homework assignments, exams, and quizzes.
info-resources/
├── about-the-lectures/ # Background information
├── commentary/ # Expert commentary and context
└── errata/ # Known errors and corrections
Additional context, commentary, and reference materials.
- notes/: Write your chapter summaries, key concepts, and insights
- code/: Implement simulations, visualizations, and numerical solutions
- exercises/: Work through problems and save your solutions
- Read the chapter on feynmanlectures.caltech.edu
- Listen to the corresponding audio recording (if available)
- Review Feynman's original preparation notes
- Take notes in the
notes/directory - Implement concepts in code in the
code/directory - Solve exercises in the
exercises/directory - Review original course handouts for additional context
- Python: NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib for simulations and visualizations
- Julia: For high-performance physics simulations
- Mathematica/Maple: Symbolic calculations
- Jupyter Notebooks: Interactive exploration
- LaTeX: Mathematical notation in notes
- Use Markdown for text notes
- Include LaTeX for mathematical equations
- Reference specific sections and equation numbers
- Link to relevant chapters and resources
- Tag important concepts for easy searching
- The Feynman Lectures Website
- Volume I: Mechanics, Radiation, and Heat
- Volume II: Electromagnetism and Matter
- Volume III: Quantum Mechanics
- Cornell Messenger Lectures (Video)
- FLP Audio Recordings
- Feynman's Lecture Notes
- Original Course Handouts
Important: This repository is for personal study notes and code implementations only.
- The Feynman Lectures on Physics © California Institute of Technology
- The online edition is free to read at feynmanlectures.caltech.edu
- Do not upload copyrighted content (book text, photos, recordings)
- Original work, notes, and code in this repo: Use as you see fit for learning
- Complete Volume I (52 chapters)
- Complete Volume II (42 chapters)
- Complete Volume III (21 chapters)
- Watch all 7 Cornell Messenger Lectures
- Review key audio recordings
- Implement significant simulations for each volume
- Solve exercises from Feynman's Tips on Physics
Endless gratitude to:
- Richard Feynman, Robert Leighton, and Matthew Sands
- Caltech and the Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
- The Feynman Lectures Website team
- Carver Mead, for supporting the free online edition
- All contributors who made these lectures freely available
"I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics." — Richard Feynman
"Study hard what interests you the most in the most undisciplined, irreverent and original manner possible." — Richard Feynman