Einstein’s Unfinished Revolution - Lee Smolin Public Lecture Special
Offered By: Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the unresolved mysteries of quantum physics in this thought-provoking public lecture by Lee Smolin, based on his book "Einstein's Unfinished Revolution." Delve into the fundamental issues that have plagued quantum theory since its inception and discover why these problems remain unsolved. Examine the concept of an incomplete theory and the potential for groundbreaking discoveries in quantum physics. Investigate key topics such as realism, operational theory, and the contributions of Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg. Analyze the uncertainty principle, general relativity, and the measurement problem. Tackle the famous Cat Problem and explore entangled states, criteria for reality, momentum and position, locality, and the Bell inequality. Gain insights into the ongoing quest to reconcile quantum mechanics with our understanding of the universe and the potential for a more complete theory of quantum physics.
Syllabus
Introduction
The Unfinished Revolution
A Complete Theory
Realism
Operational Theory
Niels Bohr
Werner Heisenberg
Postmodernism
Uncertainty Principle
General Relativity
The Measurement Problem
The Cat Problem
entangle states
criteria for reality
momentum and position
locality
Bell inequality
Taught by
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
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