How do I start learning advanced physics?

Start with a general physics book (1st year undergrad) and find the advanced topic(s) of interest in the index. If you understand the pages referenced in the index, then find a more advanced book and use the index again. Repeat until you encounter concepts you are unfamiliar with and then use the index procedure on them!

Is it possible to learn physics on your own?

You could always do the math and theory on your own, but you will be missing one of the most important part of learning physics, which are the experiments. The ability to perform good experiments and to write them up as lab reports is an essential part of learning physics, from grade school to post doc and beyond.

What kind of math do I need to know before studying physics?

Before you begin studying physics and working through the topics in the sections below, you have to be familiar with some basic mathematics. A high school education usually provides you with enough mathematical background to begin, and there’s no need to be familiar with calculus before starting (though you’ll need to learn when you begin).

What is the best way to learn physics equations?

Learn the Math. Focus on the theory and the equations should come naturally. Albert Einstein had to learn a lot of math before he could express his ideas in equations. Calculus 1, 2, and 3 are commonly used in much of physics. Khan academy may be useful here.

How many times can you learn physics in one lifetime?

You cannot “learn Physics” in one lifetime, period. The more Physics you learn, in fact, the more Physics you understand that you don’t know. If that didn’t make sense, consider the following analogy. Imagine that your knowledge is a circle. As you add knowledge to the circle, it grows in size.

What happens to your knowledge of physics the more you learn?

The more Physics you learn, in fact, the more Physics you understand that you don’t know. If that didn’t make sense, consider the following analogy. Imagine that your knowledge is a circle. As you add knowledge to the circle, it grows in size. However the boundary of the circle, which represents uncertainty, also grows.