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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Light Polarization

3Blue1Brown via YouTube

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Explore the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and its relationship to classical waves in this 22-minute video collaboration between 3Blue1Brown and Minutephysics. Delve into the math of superposition and quantum states, focusing on the context of polarized light and its connection to classical electromagnetic waves. Learn about the importance of linear algebra in quantum mechanics and gain insights into the conventions used in representing polarization states. Discover how this primer bridges the gap between classical and quantum physics, providing a solid foundation for further exploration of quantum concepts.

Syllabus

Some light quantum mechanics (with minutephysics)

Taught by

3Blue1Brown

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