"Mysteries of Modern Physics: Time" Prof. Sean Carroll (DVD) (24 Lectures / 30 Minutes Per Lecture /  4x DVD - The Great Courses)
The enigmatic nature of temporal flow and its role in the fabric of the universe takes center stage in Professor Sean Carroll’s masterful series, Mysteries of Modern Physics: Time. This 24-lecture exploration bridges the gap between everyday perception and the startling reality of theoretical physics, examining how time behaves at both the subatomic level and the cosmic scale. By deconstructing the "arrow of time" and the second law of thermodynamics, you will analyze why the past is fundamentally different from the future and how relativity permanently reshaped our understanding of simultaneity and duration.
 
Theoretical frameworks surrounding entropy and the Big Bang provide the cornerstone for understanding time's ultimate origin and eventual end. Through the expert guidance of a world-renowned Caltech physicist, you will navigate complex topics like spacetime curvature, black hole singularities, and the mathematical possibility of time travel within the constraints of General Relativity. This course delivers the essential physical and philosophical models needed to comprehend the most elusive dimension of our existence, transforming an abstract concept into a tangible subject of rigorous scientific inquiry.