Word count: 2500 words
Objectives to cover:
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics – An overview of the principles governing physical phenomena at microscopic scales.
Wave-Particle Duality – Describes how particles like electrons exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior.
Mathematical Formulation – Uses linear algebra and Hilbert spaces to describe quantum states and observables.
The Schrödinger Equation – A fundamental equation that predicts how quantum systems evolve over time.
Quantum Superposition and Entanglement – Explains how particles can exist in multiple states and be correlated over distance.
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle – States that certain pairs of physical properties cannot be precisely known simultaneously.
Quantum Measurement Problem – Addresses how and when quantum systems appear to collapse into definite states.
Quantum Computing and Information Theory – Applies quantum principles to computation and secure information processing.
Conclusion and Future Outlook – Quantum mechanics continues to revolutionize science and technology, shaping future innovations.
Reference: APA style