[Fixed typo in Schrodinger's equation below—AW] Previously I talked about interference, the chief weird thing about QM that makes it different from Classical Mechanics. You have to think about complex-valued "amplitudes", from which you derive (real-valued) probabilities. From this you … Continue reading
I didn't want to say anything in my tribute to Justice Scalia about the politics of filling the vacancy he left behind. However, for what it is worth, I believe that the Senate should hold hearings and confirm Judge Merrick … Continue reading
I've been SUPER busy this month what with: i) faculty job interviews at a couple places, ii) a bad cold, thankfully now over, iii) a minicourse I'm currently teaching at the University of Maryland. In the absence of a more … Continue reading
I am honored that St. Patrick Zimmerman has chosen to translate some of my blog posts into the German language. His translation website, now included in my sidebar, includes the following posts so far: Bei der Liebe Gottes! Ist die … Continue reading
As Charles de Gaulle is reputed to have remarked when his aides told him he could not resign as president of France because he was the indispensable man: "Mon ami, the cemeteries are full of indispensable men." —Justice St. Antonin … Continue reading
