Atoms, Subatomic Particles, and Quantum Mechanics
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Quantum mechanics describes the behavior of objects the size of atoms and smaller. In class, we will discuss insights that led to the development of quantum theory. We will address quantum concepts such as Wave-Particle duality, the Uncertainty Principle, and virtual particles. We will examine experiments that led to the discovery of subatomic particles, from the electron in 1897 to the Higgs boson in 2012. We will also explore the strange and counterintuitive behavior of quantum systems, including quantum entanglement that Einstein called "Spooky Action at a Distance"
Questions? Call Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 801-581-6461 or use our online form.
Class Sections For Atoms, Subatomic Particles, and Quantum Mechanics (OSHER 858)
Spring 2025 Section 1, Starting on: 03/24/2025
This class meets once a week for four weeks.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/25 - 04/14/25 | M | 11:30 am -1:00 pm | UUCE 154 |
Instructor: ROBERT BIGELOW
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