2006-06-07 08:12:58 · 4 answers · asked by AutumnDays 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
I am far from a math genius but the theory itself deeply intrests me. If saw everything broken down, and an instructor with alot of patience I believe I could catch on. Mainly, for start, I am just interested in the overview. I realize it is vast and not entirely understood, but I would love to at least get a glimpse.
2006-06-07 08:29:27 · update #1
It really is necessary to have a good grasp of three dimensional calculus to really understand quantum theory. Statistics and differetial equations are pretty important as well. It's not that it's that complex, it's that math is the language best used to describe quantum mechanics. Because it is all based on statistical analysis of a wave function. It's not about being a math genius, because I think most people can understand it, it's about knowing what the symbols mean mathematically and how they can be used.Otherwise, like the guy says, a brief history of time is alright. I've never read any non-math based literature that described it well though.
2006-06-07 08:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by TheHza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you wanna throw down some "ol skool" wisdom on QM, then i might propose examining Heisenberg's "Physics and Philosophy"... It talks concerning the themes with observations on minute scales and if those issues are "philosophical" issues (i.e. problems with wisdom) or in the event that they are problems with actual worldwide documents... Plus it is a sturdy study. you could could desire to comprehend somewhat philosophy to get by it yet its truly worth a study. Then, perhaps Weyl's "the character of Philosophy and Physics" a minimum of i think of it particularly is the call. he's have been given some good factors to boost too approximately remark. it is an out of print e book so think approximately a complicated time looking it. Plus, i'm uncertain if i've got named the call of the e book wisely. that could desire to get you began...
2016-12-08 07:27:51 · answer #2 · answered by leja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if A Brief History of Time covers quantum theory - I thought it did and it's a great layman's physics book.
2006-06-07 08:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by scruffy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how good are you at math?
2006-06-07 08:15:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋