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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is hamiltonian operator?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The quantum mechanical eigenvalue operator, defined in either finite or infinite dimensional Hilbert space, that returns as its eigenvalues the allowed energies of a wavefunction. May I suggest that you study more fundamental physics for awhile? Are you currently taking a course / what level are you at?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

iam actually trying to study them by myselves iam going to go to colg next month...its tough yet im trying

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That's good, and I'm glad to hear that you're making an effort on your own. However, the concepts of quantum mechanics are too advanced to be meaningful at this stage. Spend your time developing your intuition on classical mechanics, such as the course 8.01 by Dr. Lewin at OpenCourseWare, and then cross those bridges when you've mastered the basics.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks but i find that classical mechanics boring....i love quantum mechanics but i hate maths...thats wat making me tough:p

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is impossible to have any sort of legitimate understanding of quantum mechanics without years of mathematics and classical physics.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hmm...ill try i dint learn maths as intrstd as physics..can u suggest me wer i should start?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Algebra -> Trigonometry -> Single Variable Calculus -> Multivariable Calculus -> Linear Algebra -> Differential Equations

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok..thanks but i find the video lectures in mit ocw maths are too less as i learnt many of them in my high school

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Complex Analysis -> Differential Geometry and Topology -> Asymptotic Analysis and Perturbation Theory

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Throw in group theory and combinatorics somewhere as well. Quantum mechanics would start becoming accessible around Differential Equations and Complex analysis.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

will i learn these maths in my electrical engineering course..i think electricity is nothing without quantum mechanics

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but we won't start with the actual engineering course until next year.....that too will be the basics of electronics. i don't think we'll be seeing quantum netym soon.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

That's not true. The fact that the electromagnetic properties of the world are fundamentally a consequence of quantum electrodynamics does not mean that you need QED to understand the principles under which it operates. If you're interested in electricity and magnetism in an engineering context, a full understanding of QED is unnecessary.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but i could understand the quantum maths better rit?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

As with anything, the more math you know the better off you'll be, but you'll eventually come to a point where you need to decide whether you'd rather go deeper and deeper in the fundamental workings of the universe or would you like to say enough is enough and start working on more immediately practical problems of engineering and physics.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hmm correct...do you know any books tat could help me

OpenStudy (anonymous):

u know, i think u should first create a sound foundation of electronics in the coming years. then u can go deeper into quantum for ur masters. and try linking these 2 as per ur interest.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

^^ I'd agree with that. If you think classical physics is boring, try Taylor's Classical Mechanics. It's an excellent book that introduces you to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian physics (classical, not quantum) and also some special relativity.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is tat the exact name of the book

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh tnx @Jemurray3 found it in the web

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank u everyone for viewing and special tnx to you frnd @Jemurray3

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