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Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by butterfly88(m): 7:26pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
Although this branch of physics is a vast ocean,will want to contribute a drop into it hoping it will enlighten readers and lovers of physics Want to be brief as possible so lemme start quick intro In the early twentieth century sometimes around 1925 a new theory burst into existence. With dizzying, almost meteoric speed, this theory overthrew long-cherished notions about matter that had been held since the time of the Greeks. Almost effortlessly, it vanquished scores of long-standing fundamental problems that had stumped physicists for centuries. What is matter made of? What holds it together? Why does it come in an infinite variety of forms, such as gases, metals, rocks, liquids, crystals, ceramics, glasses, lightning bolts, stars, and so on? The new theory was christened quantum mechanics, and gave us the first comprehensive formulation with which to pry open the secrets of the atom. The subatomic world, once a forbidden realm for physicists, now began to spill its secrets into the open. To understand the speed with which this revolution demolished its rivals, we note that in the early 1920s some scientists still held serious reservations about the existence of "atoms." What couldn't be seen or measured directly in the laboratory, they scoffed, didn't exist. But by 1925 and 1926, Erwin Schrodinger, Werner Heisenberg, and max born had been developed an almost complete mathematical description of the hydrogen atom. With devastating precision, they could now explain nearly all the properties of the hydrogen atom from pure mathematics. By 1930, quantum physicists such as Paul A. M. Dirac were declaring that all of chemistry could be derived from first principles. They even made the brash claim that, given enough time on a calculating machine, they could predict all the chemical properties of matter found in the universe. To them, chemistry would no longer be a fundamental science. From now on, it would be "applied physics" Fairly rapidly, quantum theory began to give us a comprehensive framework in which to describe the visible universe: The material universe consists of atoms and its constituents. There are about 100 different types of atoms, or elements, out of which we can build all the known forms of matter found on earth and even in outer space. Atoms, in turn, consist of electrons orbiting around nuclei, which in turn are composed of neutrons and protons. In essence, the key differences concepts of quantum theory can now be summarized as follows------** Oops before that let's give a formal definition of quantum physics what us quantum physics? Simply put it is the description of the behaviour of matter and light on an atomic scale(smale scale)---hence the difference between quantum physics and Einstein's relativity now the key concepts of quantum physicd 1-Forces are created by the exchange of discrete packets of energy, called quanta--meaning ? In quantum theory light was to be chopped up into tiny pieces. These packets of light were named photons, and they behave very much like point particles. When two electrons bump into each other, they repel each other not because of the curvature of space, but because they exchange a packet of energy, the photon. The energy of these photon measured in units of something called Planck's constant (6.626 x10*34js) The almost infinitesimal size of Planck's constant means that quantum theory gives tiny corrections to Newton's laws. These are called quantum corrections, and can be neglected when describing our familiar, macroscopic world. That is why we can, for the most part, forget about quantum theory when describing everyday phenomena. However, when dealing with the microscopic sub-atomic world these quantum corrections begin to dominate any physical process, accounting for the bizarre, counterintuitive properties of subatomic particles 2Different forces are caused by the exchange of different quanta. Lemme explain--we have the weak the strong the electromagnetic and gravitation force,and the 2nd theory is trying to explain how this forces are caused. Now this is how they are caused - weak force, is caused by the exchange of a different type of quantum, called a W particle (W stands for "weak" the strong force holding the protons and neutrons together within the nucleus of the atom is caused by the exchange of subatomic particles called pi mesons Both W bosons and pi mesons have been seen experimentally in the debris of atom smashers, thereby verifying the fundamental correctness of this approach. And finally, the subnuclear force holding the protons and neutrons and even the pi mesons together are called gluons In this way, we have a new "unifying principle" for the laws of physics. We can unite the laws of electromagnetism, the weak force, and the strong force by postulating a variety of different quanta that mediate them. Three of the four forces (excluding gravity) are therefore united by quantum theory OK let's take a short break,,hunger is knocking 3rd and 4th theory on their way.. 36 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by Princejebs(m): 7:38pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
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Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by butterfly88(m): 9:16pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
3-can never know simultaneously the velocity and position of a subatomic particle ....yes you know it..the hiennekien uncertainty priniciple And is by far the most controversial aspect of the theory, but one that has resisted every challenge in the laboratory for half a century. There is no known experimental deviation to this rule. The Uncertainty Principle means that we can never be sure where an electron is or what its velocity is. The best we can do is to calculate the probability that the electron will appear at a certain place with a certain velocity. The situation is not as hopeless as one might suspect, because we can calculate with mathematical rigor the probability of finding that electron. Although the electron is a point particle, it is accompanied by a wave that obeys a well-defined equation, the Schrodinger wave equation. Roughly speaking, the larger the wave, the greater the probability of finding the electron at that point. Thus quantum theory merges concepts of both particle and wave into a nice dialectic: The fundamental physical objects of nature are particles, but the probability of finding a particle at any given place in space and time is given by a probability wave. This wave, in turn, obeys a well defined mathematical equation given by Schrodinger This formulation, of course, had unsettling philosophical implications. The Newtonian vision held that the universe was a gigantic clock, wound at the beginning of time and ticking ever since because it obeyed Newton's three laws of motion; this picture of the universe was now replaced by uncertainty and chance. Quantum theory demolished, once and for all, the Newtonian dream of mathematically predicting the motion of all the particles in the universe Lemme stop here...want to make it brief Lastly and the part I love most----**There is a finite probability that particles may "tunnel" through or make a quantum leap through impenetrable barriers----quantum tunnelling ... This is one of more stunning predictions of quantum theory. On the atomic level, this prediction has had nothing less than spectacular success. "Tunneling," or quantum leaps through barriers, has survived every experimental challenge. In fact, a world without tunneling is now unimaginable But what is it trying to say? To clarify this concept better,let introduce an experiment. One simple experiment that demonstrates the correctness of quantum tunneling starts by placing an electron in a box. Normally, the electron does not have enough energy to penetrate the walls of the box.if classical physics is correct, then the electron would never leave the box. However, according to quantum theory, the electron's probability wave will spread through the box and seep into the outside world. The seepage through the wall can be calculated precisely with the Schrodinger wave equation; that is, there is a small probability that the electron's position is somewhere outside the box. Another way of saying this is that there is a finite but small probability that the electron will tunnel its way through the barrier (the wall of the box) and emerge from the box. In the laboratory, when one measures the rate at which electrons tunnel through these barriers, the numbers agree precisely with the quantum theory. -ok now we know, so of what use is it? quantum tunneling is the secret behind the tunnel diode, which is a purely quantum-mechanical device. Normally, electricity might not have enough energy to penetrate past the tunnel diode. However, the wave function of these electrons can penetrate through barriers in the diode, so there is a non-negligible probability that electricity will emerge on the other side of the barrier by tunneling through it. When you listen to the beautiful sounds of stereo music, remember that you are listening to the rhythms of trillions of electrons obeying this and other bizarre laws of quantum mechanics Finally if quantum mechanics were incorrect, then all of electronics, including television sets, computers, radios, stereo, and so on, would cease to function. (In fact, if quantum theory were incorrect, the atoms in our bodies would collapse, and we would instantly disintegrate. According to Maxwell's equations, the electrons spinning in an atom should lose their energy within a microsecond and plunge into the nucleus. This sudden collapse is prevented by quantum theory. Thus the fact that we exist is living proof of the correctness of quantum mechanics.) Thanks for you time More topics to follow...stay tuned 19 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by geez18(m): 10:20pm On Sep 06, 2016 |
it'll take alot of indept studies to fully grasp the intricacies involved with quantum physics,but i generally get the gist. nice one OP. keep it up. 2 Likes |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by sunkieisland(m): 9:27am On Sep 07, 2016 |
When semi unclad celebrities and snakes are the threads that make fp always,........... Nigeria cannot join and make noticeable impact in the science community. Nice one OP. Very enlightening hope it makes FP 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by butterfly88(m): 9:46am On Sep 07, 2016 |
S sunkieisland:thanks man 1 Like |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by phensbassey: 7:59am On Sep 08, 2016 |
op you topics are always interesting |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by butterfly88(m): 8:01am On Sep 08, 2016 |
phensbassey:thanks friend |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by awesomegenius(m): 8:26am On Feb 14, 2017 |
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Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by Nobody: 8:24pm On Feb 14, 2017 |
Heisenberg uncertainty principle. an interesting fact, the Schrödinger equation is a modifications of the wave equation, used to describe the wave function of particles. it has an imaginary solution. this is mainly why quantum mechanics is so bizarre. No one ever imagined that a physical system would possess imaginary properties. another interesting fact, quantum mechanics was named so by max born. yet another interesting fact, Heisenberg developed an alternative way to describe quantum particles besides the Schrödinger equation and it is based on matrices. yet another interesting fact, the quantum particle can be described with an integral function called the Dirac function. this bizarre function equals zero everywhere except at zero and it can only exist inside an Integral. the weird nature of all these mathematics in describing a real world is why many physicists claim that quantum mechanics makes no sense. 3 Likes |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by Nobody: 6:10pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Please mods, Can this make FP Just for once, a true science topic making FP this year Lalasticlala, Seun, Mynd44 abeg. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by brunofarad(m): 6:15pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Op HEISENBERG UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE NOT HEINEKEN LOL ( I know u were being sarcastic) ALSO PLANCK' CONSTANT IS RAISED TO -34 ,TAKE NOTE NICE ONE THO physicists are smarter than their peers anytime AM A PROUD PHYSICIST 9 Likes |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by LIBSocials: 6:15pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Hmmm |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by promqueen247(f): 6:16pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
This is real knowledge here. Albert Einstein even made wrong assumptions prior to this topic. quantum physics is very advance, complex and broad. |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by DICKtator: 6:16pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Emmmm,.......... I'll stick to flipping burgers at McDonald's 11 Likes |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by SuperBlack: 6:17pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Thank gods i will be visiting Buhari next week, |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by STENON(f): 6:18pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
following... |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by Pavore9: 6:18pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
I can't just wrap my head around anything, Physics! My mind never developed in that direction. |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by Nobody: 6:19pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Interesting |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by Nobody: 6:19pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
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Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by olasmith10(m): 6:21pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Following.. I love physics Waiting for Bernoulli's theorem...fluid mechanics!!! That formula of p1=p2 |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by jejemanito: 6:21pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by dayleke: 6:21pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Cool |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by Nobody: 6:21pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
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Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by Nobody: 6:21pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
good post |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by aieromon(m): 6:22pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Who Physics theory don EPP? Shout-out to Mr Adeuji. 1 Like |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by dayleke: 6:22pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
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Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by ibitolad14(m): 6:22pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Nice one Op...get the gist.. Makes a lot of sense tho!! |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by pricipal2003(m): 6:23pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Good one from you @butterfly88, but please note that Planck's constant has a negative index. Typographical error I supposed. (h =6.629 *10-34Js) |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by babseg(m): 6:23pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by KevinDein: 6:23pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Physics has always been one of my favorite subjects back in secondary school. Most times I do have the feeling that I'd have been happier (and even more successful ) had I gone for a physics dominated course (physics itself, or any other engineering disciplines). All the same, it's all good. |
Re: Basic Concepts Of Quantum Physics by dayleke: 6:23pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
Quantum of ........ That James Bond movie noni |
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