Modern Theoretical Physics
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Stanford Course - PHY24
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The old Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics associated with Niels Bohr is giving way to a more profound interpretation based on the idea of quantum entanglement. Entanglement not only replaces the obsolete notion of the collapse of the wave function but is also the basis for Bell’s famous theorem, the new paradigm of quantum computing, and finally the widely discussed “Many Worlds” interpretation of quantum mechanics by Everett.
This course stands on its own, but also serves as a continuation of a year-long course looking at the basics of quantum mechanics, entanglement, Bell’s theorems, elements of quantum computing, quantum teleportation, and similar material.
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Brilliant!, May 19, 2008
Reviewer: jphi
Leonard Susskind is without doubt, one of a kind. A brilliant physicist on his own right, he is also a brilliant teacher. The quality, clarity and care he puts into conveying complex ideas is unparalleled. I took two quantum physics courses in undergraduate and graduate school at MIT and Stanford. His is by far the clearest exposition I have come across of the principles underlying quantum mechanics. I certainly recommend this and all of the different video courses he has offered, available on the web, to all those in search of understanding the beauty of modern physical reasoning. The vision of Stanford's physics department and of Prof. Susskind in offering this material to the public at large is deeply appreciated.
These are brilliant!, April 28, 2008
Reviewer: mozartvanb
These lectures are spot on, just what I wanted to listen to. I had studied physics in my undergrad (not in the US) but unfortunately we did not have any advanced introduction to classical mechanics (or quantum mechanics) like they have them in the US. Watching these lectures now brings me full circle as this prepares me to learn advanced and also introductory quantum mechanics( I read Goldstein but could not take it on the subway and now I can watch advanced CM anywhere as they are available as podcast). The lectures on relativity and lagrangian mechanics are at last available (Stanford quality) to the general public. I guess thanking Stanford, Mr. Susskind and also Apple technology is in order. Bravo!
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