The Character of Physical Law

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on a series of lectures delivered at Cornell University in 1964.
• Feynman uses clear and engaging examples to explain complex physical concepts.
• One of the key themes of the book is symmetry in nature and its role in physical laws.
• Feynman discusses conservation principles such as the conservation of energy, momentum, and angular momentum.
• The book highlights the importance of the mathematical formulation of physical laws.
• Feynman pays attention to quantum mechanics and its fundamental principles.
• The author examines the issue of predictability and chaos in physical systems.
• Feynman explains how physical laws can be universal and applicable across different scales.