Intrinsic Quantum Mechanics - Extending Classical Physics to Quantum Structures

Explore an in-depth lecture on intrinsic quantum mechanics delivered by Neil Dewar from the University of Cambridge as part of the Foundations of Physics @Harvard Seminar Series. Delve into the extension of intrinsic structure characterization from classical physics to quantum physics. Examine concepts such as scalar quantities, semivector spaces, positive scalar quantities, and complex scalar quantities. Investigate the motivation behind this extension and the proposed solution, including discussions on C bar, complex conjugates, and complex scale of quantities. Learn about intrinsic product spaces, inner products, and their examples. Gain insights into Planck Units and Dimensional Analysis in the context of quantum mechanics. Engage with the speaker's references and participate in a question-and-answer session to deepen your understanding of this advanced topic in quantum physics.

Intro
Motivation
scalar quantities
semivector spaces
positive scalar quantities
complex scalar quantities
the motivation
the solution
C bar
Complex conjugate
Complex scale of quantities
Intrinsic product spaces
Inner products
Examples
References
Questions
Planck Units
Dimensional Analysis