Lecture: Back-of-the-Envelope Physics – Overview

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In the lecture the following topics will be discussed:

1. Introduction to Back-of-the-Envelope Physics

2. A Tour of Physics with Dimensional Analysis 

3. Electromagnetism

4. Quantum Physics

5. Black Hole Radiation

6. Thermodynamics

7. Symmetry

8. From Stars to Gravitational Waves

9. Hydrodynamics

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Literature: 

• "Fly by Night Physics: How Physicists Use the Backs of Envelopes", by A. Zee
• "Back-of-the-Envelope Physics", by C. Swartz
• "Modern Physics from an Elementary Point of View", by V. Weisskopf
• "The Art of Insight in Science and Engineering", by S. Mahajan
• "Sustainable Energy — without the hot air", by D. MacKay
• "Sleeping Beauties in Theoretical Physics: 26 Surprising Insights", by T. Padmanabhan