The Wonders of Quantum Physics as a Teen: Tips and College Insights

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A teenager expresses a strong interest in quantum physics and aspirations to become a theoretical physicist or astrophysicist. They seek guidance and tips for understanding complex concepts, relying on books, TV, and online resources for learning. Forum members encourage the teenager to ask specific questions about topics they find challenging, emphasizing the importance of demonstrating prior attempts to understand before seeking help. This approach aims to facilitate more focused discussions rather than broad, generalized lessons. Additionally, the teenager is looking for comments on potential colleges for their studies.
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Hi, I am just a teenager but I am very interested and dedicated to learning quantum physics, i want to be a theoretical physicist or astrophysicist, something like that. But I am trying to learn as much as I can using books, tv, and the internet mostly. Sometimes i have a hard time understanding it and would really be pleased if some people could help me, I am not asking for a tutor, just some tips, explanations, to help me understand more. And I am also looking into certain colleges if anyone has any comments on that.

Thank you
 
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You're asking someone to... teach you physics? That's too broad a request.

- Warren
 
Gravitons said:
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Sometimes i have a hard time understanding it and would really be pleased if some people could help me, I am not asking for a tutor, just some tips, explanations, to help me understand more.
That's what this forum is for !
 
Gravitons said:
Hi, I am just a teenager but I am very interested and dedicated to learning quantum physics, i want to be a theoretical physicist or astrophysicist, something like that. But I am trying to learn as much as I can using books, tv, and the internet mostly. Sometimes i have a hard time understanding it and would really be pleased if some people could help me, I am not asking for a tutor, just some tips, explanations, to help me understand more. And I am also looking into certain colleges if anyone has any comments on that.

Thank you

Okie dokie ... so start asking questions!
 
Gravitons said:
Hi, I am just a teenager but I am very interested and dedicated to learning quantum physics, i want to be a theoretical physicist or astrophysicist, something like that. But I am trying to learn as much as I can using books, tv, and the internet mostly. Sometimes i have a hard time understanding it and would really be pleased if some people could help me, I am not asking for a tutor, just some tips, explanations, to help me understand more. And I am also looking into certain colleges if anyone has any comments on that.

Thank you

Don't ask to ask, just ask!

The most effective way to use this forum is to ask specific questions, preferably on something that you've tried to understand (i.e. you've made an attempt first) but still have problems with. This way, it doesn't degenerate into a full-blown lesson on a general topic, which is almost impossible to do on a public forum such as this. So ask your question, and indicate that you already know or attempted to understand, and where exactly you don't.

Zz.
 
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