Introduction to quantum physics

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    London

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Students will learn about the failure of classical mechanics (everyday laws of physics) to explain particle behaviour and the emergence of the quantum revolution. They will be introduced to some of the interpretations of the quantum world and how quantum physics is used in current technology and how it will be applied in the future.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

• explain the technique of spectroscopy
• describe the origin of Planck’s constant and the birth of quantum physics
• describe the Bohr model of the atom
• describe the dual nature of matter and light
• explain the following concepts: wavefunction, quantum entanglement, Pauli’s Exclusion Principle and Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle
• list some of the theories for the quantum world
• describe current and future applications of quantum technology.

There are no other costs but you will require a notepad and pen if you wish to take notes.

Lecture - all information will be supplied via Powerpoint slides which will be made available for download. Be prepared to contribute to class discussion and group work.

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Subjects

  • Technology
  • GCSE Physics
  • Quantum Physics

Course programme

• Dispersion of light and Planck’s blackbody radiation
• Bohr’s model of the atom
• Wave-particle duality and the nature of the wavefunction
• Quantum entanglement and related experiments
• Pauli’s Exclusion Principle for electrons in atoms
• Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle – a fundamental law of nature
• The Copenhagen and Many-Worlds interpretations of the quantum world amongst others
• Current and future quantum technology in fields such as medicine, computing and encryption.

Additional information

HS052 The physics of life. 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

Introduction to quantum physics

£ 49 VAT inc.