I went to college a long time ago. Since then the LHC verified the higgs boson. The higgs field and the higgs bubbles that separated quarks from antiquarks is something I’ve been looking at.

However I never took quantum mechanics and have little understanding of quantum fields. I would like to rectify that problem.

Can someone with knowledge give me a push in the right direction… What books to start with, are there online lectures?

Thank you

  • Kevin@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    6 months ago

    I’d really recommend going through the basics about learning QM. Specifically: classical mechanics, a very good stats & probability math course, calc prereqs, intro to QM, intro to thermal/stat physics, maybe an atomic course, intro chem course. I’m not sure of the exact steps, but as a physics undergrad major, it’ll “click” after a certain amount of prereqs and if you need any help, feel free to PM me and I’ll gladly be of assistance (as far as I can remember, at least).

    • Kevin@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      6 months ago

      It’s also really important to remember that QM is really a formalized algebra of probability/stats, so it’s really really important to get a good grasp of that. QFT and all that comes after understanding the basics. It’s a fuck ton of work, but I think it’s rewarding.

      • LordCrom@lemmy.worldOP
        1·
        6 months ago

        Thanks. I have a good understanding of calculus and physics. I did take statistics like 30 years ago so probably very fuzzy now. Any specialities to focus on before I get started in QM?

        • Kevin@lemmy.worldEnglish
          3·
          6 months ago

          Nah, just the basics is fine. I would recommend Griffith’s and then moving on to Shankar.

        • Ziggurat@sh.itjust.works
          1·
          6 months ago

          If you remember linear algebra and know what’s a hilbert spaci, you`re good to go.

          It’s a solid math foundation but any second year student in math/physics/mechanics get it