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This lecture introduces the fundamental laws of physics, focusing on mechanics, electromagnetism, and the crisis of classical physics. It covers topics such as Newton's laws, electromagnetic waves, the black body spectrum, and the stability of matter, leading up to the laws of Stefan-Boltzmann and Wien. The instructor provides insights into the historical development of atomic models and the experimental observations that challenged classical physics theories.