21. Quantum Mechanics: Definition From Answers.com n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) Quantum theory, especially the quantum theory of the structure and behavior of atoms and molecules. http://www.answers.com/topic/quantum-mechanics

22. Theory: Parity Invariance (SLAC VVC) An overview of Parity in quantum mechanics and of the ways to break quantum mechanical symmetry. http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/theory/parity.html

Skip to main content. Virtual Visitor Center at SLAC Main Topics Home Accelerator Detectors Experiments ... Theory Interactive Areas EGS FGST LAT LAT instrument FGST LAT Simulator ... Cosmic Ray Detector Guided Tour Quick Bits Introduction to Cosmic Rays Environment Glossary More Educational Sites ... Site Map document.write('') Parity Invariance Many physics processes have a property known as parity invariance This means that the probability of a particle process occurring is exactly the same as the probability of the same process occurring with the position vectors and directions of travel of all particles reversed. What does it mean to reverse a position vector? Choose any point as your position vector origin and draw a line from the origin to the position of an object. That is the position vector of the object. A parity transformation about that origin would relocate the object at a point found by flipping that position vector so it goes the same distance from the origin but in exactly the opposite direction. It turns up to down, left to right, and front to back! This seems odd because we are used to thinking of up as physically very different from down, but if we reverse everything then the position of the earth changes, too. Consider, for example, a collision of two spheres in space. There would be no way you could tell by looking at a movie whether you were watching an actual collision or a parity reversed simulation of the collision, each would look equally plausible.

23. The Many Worlds ( Everett ) Interpretation Of Quantum Mechanics The Many Worlds Interpretation FAQ THE EVERETT FAQ Michael Clive Price. Michael Clive Price February 1995 http://quantum-mechanics.com/

THE EVERETT FAQ Michael Clive Price Michael Clive Price February 1995

24. DISF - Interdisciplinary Encyclopaedia Of Religion And Science | Quantum Mechani Home Interdisciplinary Encyclopedia Quantum Mechanics . Copyright Interdisciplinary Encyclopedia of Religion and Science ISSN 20372329 and John Polkinghorne http://www.disf.org/en/Voci/83.asp

Edited by Giuseppe Tanzella-Nitti Philip Larrey and Alberto Struḿa Home Interdisciplinary Encyclopedia Quantum Mechanics No part of this article may be reproduced, stored in a retrievial system or transmitted without the prior permission of the Editors. To refer to the content of this article, quote: INTERS – Interdisciplinary Encyclopedia of Religion and Science, edited by G. Tanzella-Nitti, P. Larrey and A. Strumia, http://www.inters.org Quantum Mechanics John C. Polkinghorne I. History - II. Uncertainty and complementarity - III. Double slit experiment and superposition - IV. Measurement in quantum mechanics. 1. Large measuring apparatus. 2. Consciousness. 3. Many Worlds. 4. Deterministic theory. - V. Non-locality - VI. Wider lessons. I. History In 1912, Niels Bohr made a brilliant new use of Planck's idea to explain the stability of atoms and the structure of atomic spectra. This was achieved by mixing quantum and classical concepts in a way that was empirically successful but where their mutual consistency was far from evident. II. Uncertainty and complementarity

25. Quantum Mechanics help. Preface. Quantum mechanics is a mathematical theory that can describe the behavior of objects that are roughly 10,000,000,000 times smaller than a typical human being. http://msc.phys.rug.nl/QuantumMechanics/

help Preface Quantum mechanics is a mathematical theory that can describe the behavior of objects that are roughly 10,000,000,000 times smaller than a typical human being. Quantum particles move from one point to another as if they are waves. However, at a detector they always appear as discrete lumps of matter. There is no counterpart to this behavior in the world that we perceive with our own senses. One cannot rely on every-day experience to form some kind of "intuition" of how these objects move. The intuition or "understanding" formed by the study of basic elements of quantum mechanics is essential to grasp the behavior of more complicated quantum systems. The approach adopted in all textbooks on quantum mechanics is that the mathematical solution of model problems brings insight in the physics of quantum phenomena. The mathematical prerequisites to work through these model problems are considerable. Moreover, only a few of them can actually be solved analytically. Furthermore, the mathematical structure of the solution is often complicated and presents an additional obstacle for building intuition. This presentation introduces the basic concepts and fundamental phenomena of quantum physics through a combination of computer simulation and animation. The primary tool for presenting the simulation results is computer animation. Watching a quantum system evolve in time is a very effective method to get acquainted with the basic features and peculiarities of quantum mechanics. The images used to produce the computer animated movies shown in this presentation are not created by hand but are obtained by visualization of the simulation data. The process of generating the simulation data for the movies requires the use of computers that are far more powerful than Pentium III based PC 's. At the time that these simulations were carried out (1994), most of them required the use of a supercomputer. Consequently, within this presentation, it is not possible to change the model parameters and repeat a simulation in real time.

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27. Chapters II-V Of Quantum Mechanics An intuitive description of Feynman s version of quantum mechanics written in poetic language. http://www.jupiterscientific.org/science/baeparts/qm2345.html

Chapters II-V of Quantum Mechanics of The Bible According to Einstein To the index of The Bible According to Einstein (Adjust width of browser to the width of the running title (the first line). Much of the formatting of The Bible According to Einstein cannot be implemented in html) To Chapter I To Chapters VI-XIII The Bible According to Einstein Chapter II: Paths Ask among all paths, which is the good way? And walk therein, for ye shall find there peace. N ow quantum mechanics has two formulations. And the first is the path integral. Now the position of a moving particle as time evolves shall constitute the particle's trajectory . Thus a trajectory shall be a curve through space and time. And because it is a curve in space and time, it shall also be a path . And a point on the path at a particular time shall be the position of the particle. The New Testament 213 And it is as though thou walkest along a wooded valley trail between two mountains. And thou beginst thy walk at the beginning of the trail. And thirty minutes later, thou hast traversed one mile of track. And one hour later, thou art two miles from the start. And two hours later, thou finishest thy walk. And since thou traverst the trail in a steady manner, anyone knows where thou art at any time. Thy motion is

28. [physics/0302089] Mona Lisa - Ineffable Smile Of Quantum Mechanics The portrait of Mona Lisa is scrutinized with reference to quantum mechanics http://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0302089

arXiv.org physics Search or Article-id Help Advanced search All papers Titles Authors Abstracts Full text Help pages Full-text links: Download: PDF PostScript Other formats Current browse context: physics new recent NASA ADS Bookmark what is this? Physics > Popular Physics Title: Mona Lisa - ineffable smile of quantum mechanics Authors: Slobodan Prvanovic (Submitted on 25 Feb 2003) Abstract: The portrait of Mona Lisa is scrutinized with reference to quantum mechanics. The elements of different expressions are firstly recognized on her face. The contradictory details are then classified in two pictures that, undoubtedly representing distinct moods, confirm dichotomous character of the original. Consecutive discussion has lead to conclusion that the mysterious state Mona Lisa is in actually is coherent mixture - superposition, of cheerfulness and sadness. Comments: 13 pages, 3 figures Subjects: Popular Physics (physics.pop-ph) ; History and Overview (math.HO); Physics Education (physics.ed-ph); Quantum Physics (quant-ph) Cite as: arXiv:physics/0302089v1 [physics.pop-ph]

29. Visual Quantum Mechanics Instructional units that introduce quantum physics to high school and college students who do not have a background in modern physics or higher level math using interactive http://phys.educ.ksu.edu/

Visual Quantum Mechanics The Visual Quantum Mechanics project, funded by the National Science Foundation, introduces quantum physics to high school and college students who do not have a background in modern physics or higher-level math. To reach these students, the instructional units integrate interactive computer programs and digital multimedia with inexpensive materials and written documents in an activity-based environment. Physics Education Research Group Kansas State University

30. The Transactional Interpretation Of Quantum Mechanics Paper presenting new interpretation of the formalism of quantum mechanics. http://mist.npl.washington.edu/npl/int_rep/tiqm/TI_toc.html

31. Measurement In Quantum Mechanics FAQ Lucid description of existing Interpretations and their problems, accessible to general public. http://www.mtnmath.com/faq/meas-qm.html

Mountain Math Software home consulting videos ... contact Previous Next Table of Contents Measurement in quantum mechanics FAQ Maintained by Paul Budnik, paul@mtnmath.com http://www.mtnmath.com This FAQ describes the measurement problem in QM and approaches to its solution. Please help make it more complete. See What is needed for details. Web version: http://www.mtnmath.com/faq/meas-qm.html About this FAQ Quantum mechanics The measurement problem ... Is this a real FAQ? Previous Next Table of Contents Mountain Math Software home consulting videos ... contact Email comments to: webmaster@mtnmath.com

32. Quantum Mechanics: Definition From Answers.com Branch of mathematical physics that deals with atomic and subatomic systems. It is concerned with phenomena that are so smallscale that they cannot be described in classical http://www.answers.com/topic/quantum-mechanics-physics-in-encyclopedia

var isReferenceAnswers = true; BodyLoad('s'); On this page Library Animal Life Health History, Politics, Society ... Technology quantum mechanics Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: quantum mechanics Home Library Miscellaneous Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Branch of mathematical physics that deals with atomic and subatomic systems. It is concerned with phenomena that are so small-scale that they cannot be described in classical terms, and it is formulated entirely in terms of statistical probabilities. Considered one of the great ideas of the 20th century, quantum mechanics was developed mainly by Niels Bohr Erwin Schrödinger Werner Heisenberg , and Max Born and led to a drastic reappraisal of the concept of objective reality. It explained the structure of atom s, atomic nuclei ( see nucleus ), and molecule s; the behaviour of subatomic particle s; the nature of chemical bonds ( see bonding ); the properties of crystalline solids ( see crystal nuclear energy ; and the forces that stabilize collapsed star s. It also led directly to the development of the laser , the electron microscope , and the transistor For more information on quantum mechanics , visit Britannica.com

33. Many-Worlds Interpretation Of Quantum Mechanics (Stanford Encyclopedia Of Philos Interpretation of quantum mechanics due to Hugh Everett according to which many universes exist in parallel at the same space and time. http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-manyworlds/

Cite this entry Search the SEP Advanced Search Tools ... Please Read How You Can Help Keep the Encyclopedia Free Many-Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics First published Sun Mar 24, 2002 The Many-Worlds Interpretation (MWI) is an approach to quantum mechanics according to which, in addition to the world we are aware of directly, there are many other similar worlds which exist in parallel at the same space and time. The existence of the other worlds makes it possible to remove randomness and action at a distance from quantum theory and thus from all physics. 1. Introduction 2. Definitions 2.1 What is "A World"? 2.2 Who am "I"? ... Related Entries 1. Introduction The fundamental idea of the MWI, going back to Everett 1957 , is that there are myriads of worlds in the Universe in addition to the world we are aware of. In particular, every time a quantum experiment with different outcomes with non-zero probability is performed, all outcomes are obtained, each in a different world, even if we are aware only of the world with the outcome we have seen. In fact, quantum experiments take place everywhere and very often, not just in physics laboratories: even the irregular blinking of an old fluorescent bulb is a quantum experiment. There are numerous variations and reinterpretations of the original Everett proposal, most of which are briefly discussed in the entry on

34. Quantum Mechanics | Define Quantum Mechanics At Dictionary.com –noun Physics . a theory of the mechanics of atoms, molecules, and other physical systems that are subject to the uncertainty principle. Abbreviation QM Use quantum http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/quantum mechanics

35. [quant-ph/9609013] The Ithaca Interpretation Of Quantum Mechanics A paper by N. David Mermin presenting criteria for a good interpretation of quantum mechanics. http://arxiv.org/abs/quant-ph/9609013

arXiv.org quant-ph Search or Article-id Help Advanced search All papers Titles Authors Abstracts Full text Help pages Full-text links: Download: PDF PostScript Other formats Current browse context: quant-ph new recent SLAC-SPIRES HEP refers to ... what is this? Bookmark what is this? Quantum Physics Title: The Ithaca Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics Authors: N. David Mermin (Submitted on 17 Sep 1996) Abstract: I list several strong requirements for what I would consider a sensible interpretation of quantum mechanics and I discuss two simple theorems. One, as far as I know, is new; the other was only noted a few years ago. Both have important implications for such a sensible interpretation. My talk will not clear everything up; indeed, you may conclude that it has not cleared anything up. But I hope it will provide a different perspective from which to view some old and vexing puzzles (or, if you believe nothing needs to be cleared up, some ancient verities.) Comments: 21 pages, plain TEX. Notes for a lecture given at the Golden Jubilee Workshop on Foundations of Quantum Theory, Tata Institute, Bombay, September 9-12, 1996 Subjects: Quantum Physics (quant-ph) Journal reference: Pramana 51 (1998) 549-565 Cite as: arXiv:quant-ph/9609013v1 Submission history From: N. David Mermin [

36. FUSION Anomaly. Quantum Mechanics Quantum Mechanics. This nOde last updated June 25th, 2005 and is permanently morphing (11 K'an (Corn) / 2 Tzec 24/260 - 12.19.12.7.4) http://fusionanomaly.net/quantummechanics.html

Telex External Link Internal Link Inventory Cache Quantum Mechanics This nOde last updated June 25th, 2005 and is permanently morphing... (11 K'an (Corn) / 2 Tzec - 24/260 - 12.19.12.7.4) quantum mechanics quantum mechanics or quantum theory, branch of mathematical physics that deals with the emission and absorption of energy by matter and with the motion of material particles. Because it holds that energy and matter exist in tiny, discrete amounts, quantum mechanics is particularly applicable to ELEMENTARY PARTICLES and the interactions between them. According to the older theories of classical physics, energy is treated solely as a continuous phenomenon (i.e., WAVES by Max PLANCK , who proposed that the energies of any harmonic oscillator , such as the atoms of a blackbody radiator, are restricted to certain values, each of which is an integral (whole number) multiple of a basic minimum value. In 1905 Albert EINSTEIN proposed that the radiation itself is also quantized, and he used the new theory to explain the PHOTOELECTRIC EFFECT. Niels BOHR used the quantum theory in 1913 to explain both atomic structure and atomic spectra, showing the connection between the energy levels of an atom's electrons and the frequencies of light matrix uncertainty principle , enunciated by Heisenberg in 1927, which places an absolute theoretical limit on the accuracy of certain measurements; as a result, the assumption by earlier scientists that the physical state of a system could be measured exactly and used to predict future states had to be abandoned. Other developments of the theory include quantum statistics, presented in one form by Einstein and S.N. Bose (Bose-Einstein statistics, which apply to BOSONS) and in another by Dirac and Enrico FERMI (Fermi-Dirac statistics, which apply to FERMIONS); quantum electronics, which deals with interactions involving quantum energy levels and

37. Indeterminism And The Bohm Interpretation Of Quantum Mechanics | Peter Ericson In this essay it is argued that it is possible to subscribe to the Bohm interpretation of quantum mechanics without giving up indeterminism in nature. http://www.pericson.com/writings/bohmindeterminism/

Peter Ericson: Mostly Movie Reviews HOME ARCHIVES ABOUT Loading search form Indeterminism and the Bohm Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics February 7, 2004 (revised February 11, 2004) Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 The Uncertainty Principle 3 Determinism and Indeterminism in Bohm's Worldview 4 Conclusion ... References 1 Introduction One reason why many people prefer an interpretation of quantum mechanics other than the Bohm interpretation is, I believe, because of the indeterminism that is implied in one way or another in those interpretations. I want to argue that it is possible to accept the Bohm interpretation of quantum mechanics without giving up indeterminism in nature. This may seem strange considering the deterministic character of this interpretation, but as I hope to show, it makes sense when Bohm's general and more philosophical ideas are taken into account, something which is natural to do if one accepts the Bohm interpretation of quantum mechanics. To me it seems that many only consider Bohm's interpretation of quantum mechanics and fail to notice or understand his broader ideas about nature and reality. 2 The Uncertainty Principle Heisenberg's uncertainty principle says that there is a limit on the accuracy with which you can simultaneously measure conjugate attributes. In the case of the position and the momentum, the uncertainty principle says that the more accurately the position of a particle is measured, the less accurately can its momentum be measured, and vice versa. To get high accuracy in the measurement of, say, the momentum, an accurate measurement of the position must be sacrificed. If the momentum is measured with perfect accuracy, then there is complete uncertainty in the particle's position.

38. Einstein's Method A book adopting Socratic method to the ontological questions in quantum mechanics and relativity. http://www.einsteinsmethod.com

A scholarly inquiry... Suppose we take a method Einstein used extensively and apply it to current problems in QM and relativity? Duality Discussion Links: Wave-Particle Duality Blog Physics.About.com Open Directory ... here. If you are looking for an explanation of the conceptual dilemma that modern physics has given us then continue below. If you simply want to follow your own path through these pages then choose from the options on the menu to the left of this page. Whatever your choice, thank you for visiting and consider leaving your own comments/questions. What is ontology and how can an ontological inquiry help us regarding the problems of modern physics? here.

39. Theory: Quantum Mechanics (SLAC VVC) Quantum Mechanics. Quantum mechanics is the description of physics at the scale of atoms, and the even smaller scales of fundamental particles. http://www2.slac.stanford.edu/vvc/theory/quantum.html

Skip to main content. Virtual Visitor Center at SLAC Main Topics Home Accelerator Detectors Experiments ... Theory Interactive Areas EGS FGST LAT LAT instrument FGST LAT Simulator ... Cosmic Ray Detector Guided Tour Quick Bits Introduction to Cosmic Rays Environment Glossary More Educational Sites ... Site Map document.write('') Quantum Mechanics Quantum mechanics is the description of physics at the scale of atoms, and the even smaller scales of fundamental particles. Quantum theory is the language of all particle theories. It is formulated in a well-defined mathematical language. It makes predictions for the relative probabilities of the various possible outcomes, but not for which outcome will occur in any given case. Interpretation of the calculations, in words and images, often leads to statements that seem to defy common sense because our common sense is based on experience at scales insensitive to these types of quantum peculiarities. Because we do not directly experience objects on this scale, many aspects of quantum behavior seem strange and even paradoxical to us. Physicists worked hard to find alternative theories that could remove these peculiarities, but to no avail. The word quantum means a definite but small amount. The basic quantum constant

40. Quantum Mechanics Examples Some examples of quantum mechanics and the Mathematica code that generated them. http://www.physics.csbsju.edu/QM/

Index The new theories, if one looks apart from their mathematical setting, are built up from physical concepts which cannot be explained in terms of things previously known to the student, which cannot even be explained adequately in words at all. Like the fundamental concepts (e.g., proximity, identity) which every one must learn on his arrival into the world, the newer concepts of physics can be mastered only by long familiarity with their properties and uses. P.A.M. Dirac (1930) Preface The Principles of Quantum Mechanics We have always had a great deal of difficulty understanding the world view that quantum mechanics represents. At least I do, because I'm an old enough man that I haven't got to the point that this stuff is obvious to me. Okay, I still get nervous with it... You know how it is, every new idea, it takes a generation or two until it becomes obvious that there's no real problem... I cannot define the real problem, therefore I suspect there's no real problem, but I'm not sure there's no real problem. R. P. Feynman as quoted in

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