Quantum Mechanics for Everyone
Quantum Mechanics for Everyone is a six-week long MOOC that teaches the basic ideas of quantum mechanics with a method that requires no complicated math beyond taking square roots (and you can use a calculator for that). Quantum theory is taught without “dumbing down” any of the material, giving you the same version experts use in current research. We will cover the quantum mystery of the two-slit experiment and advanced topics that include how to see something without shining light on it (quantum seeing in the dark) and bunching effects of photons (Hong-Ou-Mandel effect).
To get a flavor for the course and see if it is right for you, watch "Let's get small", which shows you how poorly you were taught what an atom looks like, and "The fallacy of physics phobia."
Please note : the modules of this course will be released on a weekly basis from October 11, 2020 to November 22, 2020, when all the course material will be available in the archive mode.
What you'll learn
- Understand what a quantum particle is in the world of the ultrasmall
- Learn the basics of probability theory
- Discover what spin is and how it is manipulated by magnets
- Explain what the quantum mystery is
- Apply quantum ideas to understand partial reflection of light, interaction-free measurements, and particle indistinguishability
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| Rating | 4.9★ based on 65 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 6 weeks, 7–10 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $69 |
| From | Georgetown University, GeorgetownX via edX |
| Instructor | James Freericks |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Mathematics Science |
| Tags | Math Physics Science |
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step by step
The videos and step by step didactic lessons are exactly what I needed for the type of brain I have.
The computer based tutorials are excellent as it shows complicated concepts visually and in a simulation manner through a step by step approach.
From my point of view a big approval goes to Professor Jim Freericks: it is impressive its ability to explain step by step, with an unexceptionable language, every single issue.
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professor freericks
Thank you to Professor Freericks and the team for all the time and effort that obviously went into creating this course, with its videos and interactive tutorials/simulations.
Professor Freericks has designed a course that is both challenging and accessible -- with work!
Thanks to Professor Freericks!
And, best of all, Professor Freericks is extremely active in the discussion forum, answering questions and offering expert guidance.
Professor Freericks was so helpful and sincere on the forum.
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course last year
I took this course last year because I wanted to have a better understanding of Quantum Mechanics and to measure its content to what I thought I knew about it.
I completed this course last year.
quantum mechanics without
The course tries to explain quantum mechanics without a lot of math, specifically without calculus.
This course will give you a deep understanding the meaning of quantum mechanics without any complex mathematics.
easy to understand
The course is extremely well thought, the instructor manages to make hard concepts easy to understand, and the most amazing thing is that he always replies to students in forums, and within a few hours or days.
Great very instructive course for one of the most difficult subjects in Physics, which is very easy to understand because of the excellent methodology that the teacher used to explain quantum phenomena in an understandable way.
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high school
Going in, I was afraid the level of math would be over my head, since I hadn't studied for over 30 years, although I had studied math and physics in my college years, but it was at a level that was very accessible to anyone with a high school degree.
Anyone interested in quantum mechanics should try this course, and as long as you have taken maths up to high school level you should be fine with the small amount of maths in the course.
This course should be obligatory education in high school and any support in helping create similar courses in the future is extremely well-deserved.
'Quantum Mechanics For Everyone' is really a course that everyone with a little high school knowledge can fully understand.
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thoroughly enjoyed
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed taking this class and was very happy to pass with a 95% grade!
I thoroughly enjoyed "Quantum Mechanics for Everyone".
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complex mathematics
Prior to taking this class, I did not think that the subject of Quantum Mechanics could be presented to laymen like me in such a way as to enable understanding of the basics of it without complex mathematics.
fully understand
My background is psychology, nothing to do with science, and yet I am able to fully understand the concepts and follow the course with no problem.
prof. freericks
And Prof. Freericks has given simple explanation without dumbing anything down.
Great job done by Prof. Freericks, Georgetown University, and those who worked to put this course together.
I look forward to further exploration of this strange quantum world in follow-up classes that I hope Georgetown and Prof. Freericks are able to produce.
Thanks Prof. Freericks.
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but nothing
As a person with some knowledge of maths, but nothing advanced, I found this course challenging, but extremely interesting and I came away with a better knowledge of Quantum Mechanics, and wanting to learn more.
There is some math involved as it’s necessary but nothing more complex than basic algebra.
online courses
Further, the instructor is very active in the forum (this does not happen very often in online courses).
Great course, and probably the gold standard for online courses.
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| Rating | 4.9★ based on 65 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 6 weeks, 7–10 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $69 |
| From | Georgetown University, GeorgetownX via edX |
| Instructor | James Freericks |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Mathematics Science |
| Tags | Math Physics Science |
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