The site is now live, along with the first published topic, The Standard Model, and the first snippet, Atoms, Energy, Temperature.

This first release is small by design. The goal is to publish material early, improve it in public, and keep building toward a complete physics curriculum from first principles.

The next courses will appear gradually rather than all at once. I expect to publish subjects such as mechanics and quantum mechanics chapter by chapter, so the site can grow steadily while each part is revised and strengthened as it goes.

If you would like to follow the project, this Journal is where I will post new releases, roadmap updates, and notes on how the material evolves.

Jelle

I spent a long time reflecting on the best format for this, but a website always felt like the right choice. Not only because it is easily accessible, but also because it allows for a much more interactive experience than a traditional textbook.

By incorporating simulations and visualisations, abstract physical principles can be explored more intuitively, adding context where words alone fall short. In my teaching, I place a strong emphasis on understanding the underlying physical concepts, rather than focusing solely on their mathematical formulation. Mathematics is an essential tool in physics – but without interpretation, it risks losing much of its meaning.

The main goal of this website is to gradually bring together the courses I have taught over the years – always aimed at a broad audience – and to build a clear and solid introduction to the world of physics. I obtained both my master's degree and PhD in physics at Ghent University, and I have always enjoyed teaching, with one guiding principle at heart: true understanding comes first.

Jelle