Comment on What is a good starting point for learning about quantum fields
poopsmith@lemmy.world 2 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, 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).
poopsmith@lemmy.world 2 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.
LordCrom@lemmy.world 2 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?
poopsmith@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Nah, just the basics is fine. I would recommend Griffith’s and then moving on to Shankar.
Ziggurat@sh.itjust.works 2 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