Day2 of #Quantum30 Challenge
I started Day 2 with the same enthusiasm as the day before. Today I had a bunch of more videos in my quantum bucket. Day 2 revolved around Quantum Physics and basics of this intriguing subject.
The first resource for the second day is a TEDx talk, “Quantum Physics for 7 Year Olds” by Dr. Dominic Walliman. The speaker shares experiences with communication breakdowns when discussing complex topics like investing or quantum physics. They emphasize the importance of asking questions and not feeling bad about not knowing something. Four principles of good science communication are presented: starting off with the audience’s knowledge, not overwhelming them with information, prioritizing clarity over accuracy, and conveying enthusiasm for the subject. The speaker encourages everyone to explore science with curiosity and interest, regardless of previous experiences.
The second and most visually soothing resource of today is, “If You Don’t Understand Quantum Physics, Try This!” by Domain of Science (YT channel). The video explains the basics of quantum physics, addressing its reputation for complexity and how it actually underlies many technologies. Quantum physics deals with the smallest things in the universe, like atoms and subatomic particles. These are described as waves through a mathematical concept called the wave-function, which provides probabilities of finding particles in specific locations. Measurement collapses the wave-function, turning it into a particle. The video covers various quantum phenomena like superposition (particles being in multiple places at once), entanglement (correlation between particles over large distances), quantum tunneling (particles passing through barriers), the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle (certain properties can’t be precisely known), and energy quantization. Despite being accurate, quantum physics has gaps, like the measurement problem.
Next resource is again a TEDx video, “How to become a quantum physicist in five minutes” by Dr. Jacob Sherson. The speaker’s personal story began at the age of 10, where they found a four-leaf clover, sparking a fascination with the unknown. They later became a quantum physicist and developed a computer game called “Quantum Moves” to solve quantum research challenges. Players intuitively found solutions better than physicists and supercomputers. Quantum physics involves strange phenomena like quantum superposition and quantum tunneling. The speaker believes normal people can be quantum physicists by using intuition. Quantum computers can revolutionize various fields, and players’ contributions have been significant. The speaker emphasizes the power of human intuition in solving complex problems and hopes to understand the underlying patterns of human innovation.
The last resource for today is literally a map of quantum physics, “The Map of Quantum Physics” by Domain of Science. The speaker has a PhD in quantum physics and has created a map of quantum physics to explain its concepts and boundaries. Quantum mechanics emerged as a solution to mysteries in classical physics. Key experiments, like the double-slit experiment, confirmed wave-particle duality. Quantum mechanics relies on wave functions and probabilistic outcomes due to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Bell’s theorem proved uncertainty is inherent in the universe. Quantum phenomena include superposition, entanglement, quantum tunnelling, and more. Quantum physics has led to various technologies like lasers, transistors, and quantum computers. Research in quantum physics spans fields like condensed matter physics, quantum biology, nuclear physics, particle physics, theoretical physics, and more. There are interpretations of quantum mechanics and efforts to merge it with general relativity into a grand unified theory.
Thankyou QuantumComputingIndia #Quantum30 for this initiative ! I’m loving this !
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