What the Bleep about Quantum Physics?
Course Description
Quantum Physics keeps popping up in popular movies, books and TV shows.
What is this strange science all about? This hands-on workshop will explore the basic principles and theories behind Quantum Physics .We will explore all the weird stuff that results from quantum physics such as non-locality, entanglement, quantum teleportation, parallel universes and dark energy. We will then take an informed and critical look at Quantum Physics in popular culture. No math or science background is required.
Bio
Lynda Williams teaches physics at Santa Rosa Junior College. She also produces and performs science shows for audiences all over the world. More information: www.scientainment.com
Course Outline:
Part 1. Classical
Physics
1.The Realm of Physics : Powers of Ten
2. Forces & Energy
3. Conservation Laws
4. Particles
5. Waves
6. Light
Part 2. Modern Physics
1. Particle Wave Duality: Light
2. Particle Wave Duality: Electrons
3. Atomic Spectra: The Bohr Model
4. Quantum Physics: The Wave Equation
5. Quantum Superposition : Tunneling
6. Paradoxes: Collapse of the Wave Function
7. Quantum Uncertainty Principle
7. Interpretations of Quantum Theory
Part 3: The Wondrous Weirdness of Quantum Physics
1. EPR: Nonlocality
2. Entanglement
3. The Qubit: Quantum Computing
4. Quantum Consciousness
5.: The Problem: Coherence & Decoherence
6. Teleportation
7. Quantum Vacuum & Virtual Particles
8. Big Bang!
9. Quantum Quackery: Paranormal Phenomena
10. Unified Theories of Everything