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The Startling Behavior of Quantum Particles - Understanding Superposition and Measurement

Offered By: Arvin Ash via YouTube

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Quantum Mechanics Courses Wave-Particle Duality Courses Schrodinger Equation Courses Quantum States Courses Superposition Courses Wave Functions Courses

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Explore the fascinating world of quantum mechanics in this 13-minute video that challenges common misconceptions about particle behavior. Delve into the true nature of superposition, wave-particle duality, and the measurement problem in quantum physics. Learn why particles are not actually in multiple places simultaneously and discover how probability waves describe quantum objects before measurement. Examine the double-slit experiment to understand the evidence for superposition and gain insights into what quantum objects might look like in three dimensions. Uncover the mysteries of quantum behavior when no one is looking and grasp the fundamental concepts that shape our understanding of the quantum realm.

Syllabus

What you've been taught is wrong!
Particles are not at many places at once
What is superposition?
What happens when we measure things?
How do we know that superposition is real?
Animations show probability waves
What do quantum objects look like in 3D


Taught by

Arvin Ash

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