Exploring the quantum world

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    London

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    Different dates available

The father of quantum theory, Neils Bohr said ‘Anyone who is not shocked by this theory has failed to understand it’. Come and be shocked by the possibilities offered by quantum theory and how it helps us to understand the universe. You will be given a broadly non-mathematical grounding in the basics of the quantum world.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Describe the historical background of classical physics
- Discuss and analyse the decline of classical physics
- Outline the main ideas within quantum physics
- Identify and analyse the realism / anti-realism debate.

Bring a notepad and pen. No, there are no additional costs for the course.

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Course programme

- Historical background of classical physics
- Decline of classical physics
- Old and New Quantum Theory
- The standard, i.e. Copenhagen, interpretation
- Other interpretations and recent developments/experiments
- Implications for our conception of reality.

You will be taught in a number of different ways including presentations with visual examples, discussions and group work.

Additional information

You might also be interested in our courses on Astronomy, the Big Bang and the history of Science (HS054) and The Search for the Ultimate Particle (HS104). General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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Exploring the quantum world

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