Quantum Tunneling: Principles and Applications
Offered By: For the Love of Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating phenomenon of quantum tunneling in this 47-minute lecture from the "For the Love of Physics" series. Delve into the counterintuitive world of quantum mechanics where particles can pass through barriers they seemingly shouldn't be able to cross. Learn about wave-particle duality, the probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics, and how particles can "tunnel" through barriers with less energy than classically required. Discover the importance of quantum tunneling in various physical processes, including nuclear fusion in stars, electron behavior in semiconductors, and radioactive decay. Follow along with the detailed derivation and gain a deeper understanding of this essential quantum concept that challenges our classical intuitions about particle behavior.
Syllabus
Introduction
Quantum Tunneling Derivation
Taught by
For the Love of Physics
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