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PERIMETER INSTITUTE RECORDED SEMINAR ARCHIVE

PIRSA:C09018 - ISSYP 2009PODCAST Subscribe to podcast

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The Strange Quantum: What does it mean and how can we use it?
Speaker(s): Robert Spekkens
Abstract: Put two physicists in a room and ask them to talk about the interpretation of quantum mechanics. This is a recipe for disagreement; the mysteries of quantum theory run so deep that it’s hard to find any interpretive claims that are immune to controversy. Therefore, when thinking about quantum theo... read more
Date: 15/08/2008 - 9:00 am
Collection: ISSYP 2009

Math Primer
Speaker(s): Richard Epp
Abstract: An introduction to the mathematics necessary to fully appreciate the ISSYP relativity and quantum lectures. Binomial theorem, series expansions of common functions, complex numbers, and real and complex waves.
Date: 10/08/2009 - 9:30 am
Collection: ISSYP 2009

Relativity 1
Speaker(s): Richard Epp
Abstract: Spacetime diagrams, a Doppler shift thought experiment, and introduction to Einstein's two principles.
Date: 10/08/2009 - 1:00 pm
Collection: ISSYP 2009

Our World as a Hologram?
Speaker(s): Richard Epp, Sean Gryb
Abstract: Our universe has a split personality: quantum and relativity. Understanding how the two can coexist, i.e. how our universe can exist, is one of the greatest challenges facing theoretical physicists in the 21st century. The presentation focuses on a simple but mind-bending thought experiment that hin... read more
Date: 10/08/2009 - 4:00 pm
Collection: ISSYP 2009

Quantum 1
Speaker(s): Richard Epp
Abstract: Single and double slit experiments as motivation for the de Broglie relation. Application to the particle in a box problem: superposition principle and energy quantization.
Date: 11/08/2009 - 9:00 am
Collection: ISSYP 2009

Relativity 2
Speaker(s): Richard Epp
Abstract: Einstein's two principles (continued), the relativistic Doppler shift, nature of time, and the geometry of spacetime.
Date: 11/08/2009 - 1:00 pm
Collection: ISSYP 2009
Tech Note: First half missing due to audio issue

The Problems with Dynamical Quantum Spacetime.
Speaker(s): Sean Gryb
Abstract: A discussion of the properties of the dynamics of spacetime and how certain aspects of the relational dynamics lead to difficulties in the quantum theory.
Date: 11/08/2009 - 4:00 pm
Collection: ISSYP 2009

Quantum 2
Speaker(s): Richard Epp
Abstract: Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, Feynman sum over paths interpretation of quantum mechanics, and the harmonic oscillator: introduction to tunnelling, QFT (what is a photon?), and zero point energy.
Date: 12/08/2009 - 9:00 am
Collection: ISSYP 2009

Informal Chalk and Talk
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: Dr. Smolin is a faculty member at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics and author of several books including most recently “The Trouble with Physics”. He is known for devising several different approaches to quantum gravity, in particular, loop quantum gravity. His research interests incl... read more
Date: 12/08/2009 - 1:00 pm
Collection: ISSYP 2009

Relativity 3
Speaker(s): Richard Epp
Abstract: Clock synchronization, relativity of simultaneity, nature of space, and how a universal speed limit can make sense.
Date: 12/08/2009 - 3:00 pm
Collection: ISSYP 2009

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