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skeith
Hi everybody,
I just joined these fine forums after having spent the last couple of years lurking and occasionally collecting needed information. I'm currently occupying a position at a REU (stands for Research Experience for Undergrads) at the University of Oregon in this summer between my junior and senior years as an undergraduate. So, that's what's going on with me.
My research project is in Quantum Information Science (aka quantum computing).
It just started and I have zero research experience. Most of the lab stuff we'll be doing is in the realm of optics, which so far means working with lasers and setting up interferometers.
Have I grabbed your attention yet?
I was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of some good material in the area of introductory quantum (i.e. what means what in a (psi) wave function especially) as well as any other helpful resources for someone in my position (maybe a newbie's guide to differential equations and any specific maths related to quantum/optics, and anything to do with research etc). I have only had through calculus 2 and the highest physics I've had is classical mechanics! So i feel a bit overwhelmed as you might imagine. But I'm trying not to be discouraged.
I am currently working through some of Eugene Hecht's OPTICS book (2nd edition, pretty outdated and so I can't find solutions online) so if anyone can help me there I'd greatly appreciate that. Also I apologize if there was a more appropriate place for me to post this message. Thanks for reading. Peace
I just joined these fine forums after having spent the last couple of years lurking and occasionally collecting needed information. I'm currently occupying a position at a REU (stands for Research Experience for Undergrads) at the University of Oregon in this summer between my junior and senior years as an undergraduate. So, that's what's going on with me.
My research project is in Quantum Information Science (aka quantum computing).
It just started and I have zero research experience. Most of the lab stuff we'll be doing is in the realm of optics, which so far means working with lasers and setting up interferometers.
Have I grabbed your attention yet?
I was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of some good material in the area of introductory quantum (i.e. what means what in a (psi) wave function especially) as well as any other helpful resources for someone in my position (maybe a newbie's guide to differential equations and any specific maths related to quantum/optics, and anything to do with research etc). I have only had through calculus 2 and the highest physics I've had is classical mechanics! So i feel a bit overwhelmed as you might imagine. But I'm trying not to be discouraged.
I am currently working through some of Eugene Hecht's OPTICS book (2nd edition, pretty outdated and so I can't find solutions online) so if anyone can help me there I'd greatly appreciate that. Also I apologize if there was a more appropriate place for me to post this message. Thanks for reading. Peace