Basic Quantum Mechanics

[Polymath257]

There is an attitude I have seen that says that quantum mechanics, because it is so strange, must be purely theoretical and impractical. This is false: quantum mechanics was invented *because* it helps us understand the results of actual experiments, observations, and helps us develop technology.

Here are the first three of a nice series on the basics of Quantum Mechanics. No math is involved, no philosophical ponderings, but there is an emphasis on the practical aspects and actual observations:

A “no math” (but seven-part) guide to modern quantum mechanics

A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 2: The particle melting pot

A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 3: Rose colored glasses

So, if you are curious about what's up with QM, take a look and let us know what you think!

 

[exchemist]

There is an attitude I have seen that says that quantum mechanics, because it is so strange, must be purely theoretical and impractical. This is false: quantum mechanics was invented *because* it helps us understand the results of actual experiments, observations, and helps us develop technology.

Here are the first three of a nice series on the basics of Quantum Mechanics. No math is involved, no philosophical ponderings, but there is an emphasis on the practical aspects and actual observations:

A “no math” (but seven-part) guide to modern quantum mechanics

A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 2: The particle melting pot

A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 3: Rose colored glasses

So, if you are curious about what's up with QM, take a look and let us know what you think!

The only snag with this is that the last thing the purveyors of quantum woo on this forum want to do is actually learn what QM really says.

 

[sayak83]

There is an attitude I have seen that says that quantum mechanics, because it is so strange, must be purely theoretical and impractical. This is false: quantum mechanics was invented *because* it helps us understand the results of actual experiments, observations, and helps us develop technology.

Here are the first three of a nice series on the basics of Quantum Mechanics. No math is involved, no philosophical ponderings, but there is an emphasis on the practical aspects and actual observations:

A “no math” (but seven-part) guide to modern quantum mechanics

A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 2: The particle melting pot

A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 3: Rose colored glasses

So, if you are curious about what's up with QM, take a look and let us know what you think!

Brilliant articles!

 

[Ostronomos]

The only snag with this is that the last thing the purveyors of quantum woo on this forum want to do is actually learn what QM really says.

When the wavefunction of the body interferes with the wavefunction of the universe it is experienced as greatness from within.

Yeah, you're right. Quantum mechanics does not have broader applications to spirituality.

 

[exchemist]

When the wavefunction of the body interferes with the wavefunction of the universe it is experienced as greatness from within.

Yeah, you're right. Quantum mechanics does not have broader applications to spirituality.

Quod erat demonstrandum.

 

[Polymath257]

4th part of the series:

A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 4: Looking at the stars

Can you pick up the same photon in two different places?

 

[Valjean]

Yeah, you're right. Quantum mechanics does not have broader applications to spirituality.

What if a belief system asserts that the world does not work the way we perceive it to work? What if it asserts that our observation creates the reality observed?

 

[Polymath257]

5th part of the series. I hope everyone is enjoying this!

A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 5: Catching a wave