
Wave-Particle Duality: Bridging Classical And Quantum Mechanics
Ty Greene
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Imagine a world where light behaves like a wave, rippling through space, yet also acts like a stream of tiny particles, raining down upon us. This is the fascinating realm of wave-particle duality, a cornerstone of quantum mechanics that revolutionized our understanding of the universe. "Wave-Particle Duality: Bridging Classical And Quantum Mechanics" is your guide through this captivating landscape, meticulously crafted to bridge the gap between classical and quantum physics. This book doesn't shy away from the complexities of these concepts. It tackles the historical development of wave-particle duality, showcasing the groundbreaking experiments and theories that led to its acceptance. You'll delve into the seemingly paradoxical nature of light and matter, exploring how seemingly incompatible ideas can coexist and illuminate our understanding of the physical world. The book goes beyond simply explaining the concept; it aims to empower you with a deeper understanding. It features clear explanations of key concepts like the photoelectric effect and the double-slit experiment, illustrating how these phenomena challenge our classical intuitions. You'll find a wealth of real-world applications, demonstrating how wave-particle duality shapes our understanding of everything from the behavior of electrons to the creation of cutting-edge technologies like lasers and transistors.
Duration - 3h 33m.
Author - Ty Greene.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Brian Wilbert ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Imagine a world where light behaves like a wave, rippling through space, yet also acts like a stream of tiny particles, raining down upon us. This is the fascinating realm of wave-particle duality, a cornerstone of quantum mechanics that revolutionized our understanding of the universe. "Wave-Particle Duality: Bridging Classical And Quantum Mechanics" is your guide through this captivating landscape, meticulously crafted to bridge the gap between classical and quantum physics. This book doesn't shy away from the complexities of these concepts. It tackles the historical development of wave-particle duality, showcasing the groundbreaking experiments and theories that led to its acceptance. You'll delve into the seemingly paradoxical nature of light and matter, exploring how seemingly incompatible ideas can coexist and illuminate our understanding of the physical world. The book goes beyond simply explaining the concept; it aims to empower you with a deeper understanding. It features clear explanations of key concepts like the photoelectric effect and the double-slit experiment, illustrating how these phenomena challenge our classical intuitions. You'll find a wealth of real-world applications, demonstrating how wave-particle duality shapes our understanding of everything from the behavior of electrons to the creation of cutting-edge technologies like lasers and transistors. Duration - 3h 33m. Author - Ty Greene. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Brian Wilbert ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: Introduction 2
Duration:00:11:31
Chapter 2: Classical Wave Properties of Light 9
Duration:00:12:36
Chapter 3: Particle Properties of Light 17
Duration:00:10:41
Chapter 4: Wave-Particle Duality in Matter 24
Duration:00:10:05
Chapter 5: The Uncertainty Principle 30
Duration:00:13:39
Chapter 6: Wave Function and Probability 38
Duration:00:11:23
Chapter 7: The Schrödinger Equation 45
Duration:00:12:48
Chapter 8: Applications of Wave-Particle Duality 54
Duration:00:10:30
Chapter 9: Quantum States and Superposition 61
Duration:00:11:44
Chapter 10: Quantum Measurement 68
Duration:00:10:46
Chapter 11: The Copenhagen Interpretation 75
Duration:00:13:02
Chapter 12: Other Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics 83
Duration:00:11:05
Chapter 13: The Legacy of Wave-Particle Duality 90
Duration:00:11:41
Chapter 14: Applications in Technology 97
Duration:00:11:50
Chapter 15: Historical Experiments 104
Duration:00:11:38
Chapter 16: Mathematical Foundations 112
Duration:00:13:45
Chapter 17: Philosophical Perspectives 121
Duration:00:11:29
Chapter 18: Conclusion 129
Duration:00:13:21