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Origins and Meaning of Quantum Theory (Spring 2007)
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This course fulfills Category II of the General Education Requirement. Faculty:
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Course Description: Quantum theory provides the fundamental underpinning of modern physical science, yet its philosophical implications are so shocking that Einstein could not accept it. The interpretation of quantum phenomena strikes at the roots of classical notions of causality and determinism, and undermines classical physical conceptions of the matter of matter. By following the historical development of 20th century quantum science, the student should gain an appreciation of how a scientific theory grows and develops, and the strong interplay between a scientific observation and its philosophical meaning. While the presentation of the scientific material will be essentially nonmathematical, the student should also come to understand what quantum mechanics is about and how it relates to current technology. (Back to Course Descriptions Menu) |
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