Welcome to the quantum mechanics section! Here we will explore the fundamental framework that describes nature at the smallest scales. Unlike classical mechanics, quantum theory introduces probability amplitudes, wavefunctions, and operators to describe physical systems. Throughout this section, you'll find mathematical derivations, conceptual explanations, and interactive simulations to help build intuition.
In this section, we will cover the following topics:
Before diving into quantum mechanics, it is highly recommended that you are comfortable with linear algebra, complex numbers, and classical mechanics. A nice summary of what's needed (vectors, inner products, eigenvalues) can be found here. Feel free to use it as a kind of handbook as we go through the concepts here.
If you're ready, proceed to the first section on the mathematical formalism of quantum theory.