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Quantum poets
Feb. 23rd, 2011 03:05 pmToday was the first day of our seven weeks with Lederman and Hill (Quantum Physics for Poets). So far, Lederman and Hill are supremely easy to teach from. I'll write their book up properly for BiblioBuffet, when we're a bit more advanced. What I promised you here are the topics each Wednesday.
Today we discussed some of the major differences between classical science and quantum physics. We also discussed the difference between a physics that firmly predicted outcomes and one that relied on possibilities. We used the word "probabilities" a lot and mentioned the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. The class was disappointed we couldn't go into the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle today, because they thought it was a concept particularly suited to poets.
We divided the poems the class wrote into two groups: some reflected the world view of classical science and some of quantum.
If you post any poetry of your own on these topics, let me know and I'll link to it next week.
Today we discussed some of the major differences between classical science and quantum physics. We also discussed the difference between a physics that firmly predicted outcomes and one that relied on possibilities. We used the word "probabilities" a lot and mentioned the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. The class was disappointed we couldn't go into the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle today, because they thought it was a concept particularly suited to poets.
We divided the poems the class wrote into two groups: some reflected the world view of classical science and some of quantum.
If you post any poetry of your own on these topics, let me know and I'll link to it next week.