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Quantum Interpretations and Foundations

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Is Impulse a Discrete Observable in Physics?
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Schrodinger's equation and the finite well(conceptual)
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Understanding Electron Mass in Classical and Quantum Electrodynamics
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Do atoms get bigger or further apart as an object's temperature increases?
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Deriving the Born Rule from the operator-centric formulation
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Polarisation Rotators and Measurement
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Detection of a Quantum Measurement
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Question about Quantum + Thermodynamic Perturbation theory
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How accurate is this video? Double Slit experiment
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Lorentz transformation in Coulomb gauge
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Why photons are free from decoherence?
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Problem with density matrix
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Why is this a definition of the partition function?
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Exchange Forces and Symmetrization of Fermions/Bosons
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Fermionic Fock space superselected?
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Still a bit confused about electron orbitals?
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Heiseinbeg's Uncertainty Priciple and Schrodinger's eqt
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Wavefunction from probability, OR current from charge density?
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Is Thomas Campbell's Interpretation of the Double Slit Experiment Valid?
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Fine structure constant and perturbation theory
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Decoherence Time Scale for Different Qubit Realizations
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Understanding Energy Bands in Solids: A Quick Question on Band Theory
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Free Particle in Quantum Mechanics Explained
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Static electric field in Quantum Field Theory?
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Need Help Understanding a Quantum Mechanics Equation
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Discovering Majorana Fermions - A Groundbreaking Physics Find
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Why is Q=q^{N} only valid for distinguishable particles?
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Heisenberg Principle: Position & Momentum Uncertainties & Velocity
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Bound State Problem: How can it be addressed?
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What does probability amplitude mean
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Probability of an observable
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Planck distance and less dimensional gravity
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Feyeman lectures on anti-particles
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Energy quantization and energy levels
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Understanding the Schrodinger Equation and 1/2 Spin in Quantum Mechanics
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Sum over histories and double slit?
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Proton, anti Proton annihilation help
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Vacuum energy and principle of uncertainty
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Single particle single slit interference - question about the experiment
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Is K*T Equal to hv in Thermal Equilibrium?
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Do Atoms Age? The Truth Behind the Lifespan of Atoms
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What are the sources of energy in a rigid rotator?
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Does every quantum field have a non-zero groundstate?
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Configuration space vs physical space
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Understanding the Concept of Expected Value in Quantum Mechanics
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Virtual particle production beyond the event horizon.
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What are the implications of electrons splitting into smaller quasi-particles?
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1 Electron, 2 Slits, and the Rest of the Pattern
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Is quantum mechanics a complete theory of nature?
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Are atoms truly physical entities or simply arrangements of energy?
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Quantum Computing: Attosecond Double-Slit Phenomena
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What Is the Significance of 720 Degree Symmetry in Fermion Rotations?
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Webpage title: Understanding the Energy Levels of Electrons in Atoms
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What are the postulates of QFT?
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Commutation relations for Spin opertors
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Cesium Atom quantum mechanical description
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Can Wave and Particle Be Separated in a Modified Double-Slit Experiment?
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How Do We Compute the Expectation Value <x̂p̂> in Quantum Mechanics?
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Reallllly dumb question about Feynman Parameters (and simplifying them)
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What is the exchange integral?
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(properties of) what travels through all possible paths?
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What is the functional integral theorem for polynomial times Gaussian integrals?
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Is Fock space always separable?
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Does a charge have spin outside an atom?
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Possibly Stupid Question on Atom Smashing
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Deriving Coulomb's Law with Virtual Photon Exchange Theory: Complete Explanation
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Equipartition theorem and molecule of CO
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EL Equations for the modified electromagnetic field Lagrangian
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Infinite Square Well and Energy Eigenstate question
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Possible Explanations of Spooky action at a distance
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Question on uncertainty Principle
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Imaginary numbers and the real part of the Schrodinger Equation
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Why can't quantum computers be used to solve SAT?
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Is Dirac's Sea Still Relevant in Modern Physics?
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Does the uncertainty relation apply to the past?
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Understanding - how universe/reality plays dice
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How does spin work in the position representation?
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Understanding the BPS Equation from SUSY Transformation Law
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To what extent is wind due to quantum indeterminacy
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Energy values in infinite potential well
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Is it the fallacy of my thought?
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Proving Entanglement - Do we need Bells Theorem?
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Angular momentum and its uncertainty
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Do the degrees of freedom change for particles in a relativistic system?
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Braket Notation: Is <φ|x+y+z|φ> = <φ|x|φ> + <φ|y|φ> + <φ|z|φ>?
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Time independence of probability amplitudes
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Smallest amount of vibrational energy
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What Are Majorana Particles and What Are their Potential Uses?
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DeBroglie Wavelength: Proton at Room Temp Scattering Behavior
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Difference between mixed states and pure states.
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Intensity in Electromagnetism versus probability density in Quantum Mechanics
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How to solve for Hamiltonian gradient?
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What are the next steps in constructing \phi_{3}^{4} in Field Theory?
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Question regarding Schrodinger's Cat (Sorry If I Spelled it wrong)
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Can quantum tunneling in solids generate useful energy when heated?
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Dirac equation and gamma factor
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Conceptual Foundations of Quantum Mechanics - Bernard D'Espagnat
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What is the relationship between quantum states and the size of the universe?
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Does Planck length and irrational solutions mean time can't be reversed?
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Slater Determinants for Large numbers of electrons
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