Quantum Mechanics Knowledge Base
Quantum Mechanics? Explain Quantum Mechanics in a clear precise paragraph or two the delves into most aspects of it. Appericiate it.
How did Einstein give birth to quantum mechanics? I've read that Einstein is the father or grandfather of quantum mechanics, even though he was against it. How did that happen? What theory of Einstein's opened up the world of quantum mechanics? I know that Einstein was a firm believer of a clockwork universe. In his own words "God doesn't play dice with the universe." So how did Einstein's clockwork universe become uncertain? Mostly based on probability? The next person that gives me a nonsense answer like miketherex is getting reported. Please be serious.
How is Relativity realted to Quantum Mechanics? The theory of relativity directly relates the four dimensions of our universe (time, motion, space, and the speed of light). Quantum mechanics is the study of measurements in extremely small quantities. I understand that if you distort one dimension of the universe, another must be distorted as well. But how does this relate to Quantum mechanics and how does it branch off from the M-Theory?
What is the best textbook for studying Quantum Mechanics? MIT uses 7 different textbooks for Quantum Mechanics II, III, but Rutgers uses one textbook for Quantum Mechanics II. Why is that? Does every Quantum Mechanics textbook have a different approach, different mathematical maturity level?
What do you think of quantum mechanics? Do you really think that there is a possibility that by chance and through periodic trials, one can actually walk through a wall? Because according to quantum mechanics, there is a possibility? Do you also believe that we do not really touch anything, but we are all floating on particles? Just wondering.
How does the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics treat radioactive decay? Examples of Everett's many-worlds theory of quantum mechanics invariably give an example of a one-time measurement, rather than a continuous process like detecting radioactive decay with a geiger counter. The theory would seem to say that at every moment there is a division into a decay world and a non-decay world, which would lead to an infinity of worlds in every time period, however short, and offer no way to deal with half-life and the probability of decay. (Probability seems like a problem with the theory even in the ordinary measurement case.)
How can I visualize a complex wave function of quantum mechanics? Anyone know of any websites with decent java applets or Flash animations that help to visualize a complex wave function in 3D, or in spacetime? If I can't find anything decent, I'm going to try to study quantum mechanics and create this visual aid myself. So then, if someone could give me a series of websites to study in order to learn quantum mechanics, that would be great.
Does quantum mechanics mean humans really have free will? If particle movement can't be predicted, then you can't predict the future, Newton thought if you knew the position and velocity of every particle in the universe, then you could predict the future, meaning we don't have free will, but does quantum mechanics mean we do?
Can you give a detailed analysis on the fundemental theories behind quantum mechanics? If you copy and paste i will know, because i know every answer that has ever been given to any question including this one. Summarize in your own words the fundemental theories of quantum mechanics. Keep in mind that, I already know the answer to this question in rigorous detail and I'm only asking because i want to see how little you know about it.
This thought came to me after thinking about free will and quantum mechanics? Even if quantum mechanics is true I can see no way that anything on a quantum scale can effect anything on a larger scale than it self. Quantum mechanics does show that thing are not always predictable but only in quantum mechanics, if Quantum Mechanics is the only true random occurrence in the universe, free will is in theory still not possible.
Which statement is the most correct on Quantum mechanics? Here is where I have to choes from 1.Quantum mechanics fits perfectly into the classical models of mechanics and electromagnetism. 2.Quantum mechanics overthrew mechanics and electromagnetism by replacing all of their laws with its own. 3.Quantum mechanics is now considered obsolete compared to classical mechanics and electromagnetism. 4.Quantum mechanics currently stands separate yet as equally viable as classical mechanics and electromagnetism. Can you please help me I have an idea but I am not sure.
Is the human brain significantly affected by Quantum Mechanics? Several books are out that say nerve impulses and synaptic connections are subject to quantum effects. These theories tend to advocate "free will" as being part of the human condition, as opposed to "fate" or "determinism". Other books I've read take a dim view of Quantum Mechanics as a brain-function impactor. What say You?
What portion of quantum mechanics would call themselves "Everettian"? I saw the band "Eels" last night, and they showed the BBC documentary recently filmed in which "E", who is basically the band, goes on a trip to discover what his father was really like throughout life and to understand the reportedly ground-breaking parallel universe theory of his father, Hugh Everett. The film implied this is one of the big theories of quantum mechanics right now. Is it, and how many physicists subscribe to it?
How to learn Quantum mechanics? Can anyone please tell me some really good books that explain quantum mechanics in detail? Secondly, what kind of math do you need to learn to understand quantum theory?
Is there a Quantum Physics/Mechanics course recorded online, like the MIT courses? MIT has great Electricity/Mag, and Vibration/Waves lectures, posted online in video form. Does there exist, not neccesarily from MIT, that teaches Quantum Mechanics in the same way? Like in video form? Thank yoU! I should mention, that it should be Quantitative. that is... include the equations and such, and therefore not just qualitative.
What is the significance of Quantum Mechanics? and quantum physics, etc. obviously we are studying them, however i believe (as far as my knowledge goes) that we have reached the peak. What can we do with the knowledge we've gained from it? If you know of any websites that will shed light onto the situation please tell. My biggest interest lies in the Quantum world currently.
How are quantum mechanics experiments carried out? Is it possible to actually observe the behavior of sub atomic particles (through a microscope? another peice of equiptment?) or are experiments purely theory based? What does a quantum physicist actually do when he's trying to experiment in quantum theory?
Can someone Freak me out with Quantum Mechanics? Hi. I have no mathematical background (at least not with vector calculus) and little scientific info regarding this theory- -but im interested Can someone please just freak me out a bit with some of the basic ideas of quantum mechanics? I know the obvious stuff---like from a Brief Historyo f Time, etc but What are the ideas with ex. sum over histories, a truck being a wave, virtual particles/reflecting millions of light yrs away --wave functions etc I have an basic understanding of all of these --but not enough to scare myself --Can someone just expalin in the enough so I can scare myself a bit because it's so bizzare??? Thnks
On Mathematical Formalism in Quantum Mechanics? What resource would be essential in order to tackle the formalism of Quantum mechanics? So far I understand the concepts intuitively such as path integration and entanglement yet I get lost with the formalism, especially Dirac notation, Poisson bra-kets, Hilbert spaces, and what not.
What do you think of the new theories in quantum mechanics today? I've just read Stephen Hawking's book "The Universe in a Nutshell" and Michio Kaku's book "Parallel Worlds." They both posit an 11-dimensional universe with the possibility of parallel universes. I'm not sure I understand it all, but I find it fascinating to contemplate that there may exist other universes with other me's in it doing other things and living other lives. Actually, they are hypotheses not theories. Again, there's the confusion of the definition of the word "theory." An hypothesis is conceived; experiments are performed and tested; a theory is developed. Theory, in scientific terms, does not mean a guess; it's an explanation.
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