Funny QM Video

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This discussion highlights a humorous yet informative video on Quantum Mechanics (QM) by eigenchris, which resonates with the experiences of students in Modern Physics courses. Key topics covered include the square well, Bohr's atom, Schrödinger's equation, Statistical Mechanics, Classical Mechanics, Lagrangians, Hamiltonians, and the application of QM in measuring scattering angles and cross-sections. The video serves as a light-hearted reminder of the complexities and practical applications of QM in understanding particle interactions.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Quantum Mechanics fundamentals
  • Familiarity with Schrödinger's equation
  • Knowledge of Statistical Mechanics and Classical Mechanics
  • Concepts of Lagrangians and Hamiltonians
NEXT STEPS
  • Watch eigenchris's QM video for a humorous take on complex concepts
  • Study the applications of Quantum Mechanics in particle physics
  • Explore the principles of scattering angles and cross-sections
  • Review the differences between Heisenberg matrix mechanics and Schrödinger wave mechanics
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Students and educators in physics, particularly those studying Quantum Mechanics, as well as anyone interested in the practical applications of QM in particle interactions.

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TL;DR Summary: Funny (but very well informed) video about QM.

Hope this is not considered off-topic, but anyone so inclined and with 4+ mins to spare might enjoy this (intentionally funny) QM video by eigenchris:
 
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The beginning of the video is so true. In our Modern Physics course, we used Tipler and learned about the square well, Bohr's atom, and Schrödinger's equation briefly.

Then, we took Statistical Mechanics, followed by Classical Mechanics, Lagrangians, and, more importantly, Hamiltonians, in preparation for QM.

Upper-level QM was a blur with its mixin of Heisenberg matrix mechanics, and then we got to scattering angles and cross-sections. We wondered why we were learning this.

Much later, we learned, "Oh, that's how QM is used in physics to measure scattering angles and cross-sections to understand how particles interact."

I should have written a book about it. ;-)
 

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