Rekindling My Love for Physics: Exploring the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics

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In summary, rekindling one's love for physics can be achieved by exploring the foundations of quantum mechanics. This branch of physics deals with the behavior of matter and energy at a microscopic level, and understanding its principles can lead to a deeper appreciation and fascination for the subject. By delving into concepts such as wave-particle duality, superposition, and entanglement, one can gain a better understanding of the fundamental workings of the universe and how seemingly contradictory phenomena can coexist. Exploring the foundations of quantum mechanics can reignite a passion for physics and inspire further curiosity and exploration.
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Greetings everyone,

I worked in physics until I finished grad school, after which I decided to do other things. Now I'm rekindling my love for it again, in part thanks to podcasts like "Physics Frontiers" and Sean Carroll's "Mindscape" . Right now I'm reading "What's Real?" by Adam Becker, supplemented by some texts in quantum mechanics as a refresher (David Albert's book, Shankar, Aharonov, and several others). I'm interested in the foundations of quantum mechanics, something that wasn't exactly encouraged when I was a student. It's irritating how much I've forgotten, but you have to start (again) somewhere.

Cheers,

Joe
 
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Welcome to the forum. Yeah, it's sad the way our knowledge slips away over time when not used by but it's inevitable.
 
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