97 - The Schrödinger Equation: The Heart of Quantum Mechanics

About this episode

This episode explores the Schrödinger equation and its significance in quantum mechanics.

Quantum mechanics is full of surprises. But somehow, the theory is captured almost entirely in a single equation. Today we explore the Schrödinger equation: how it works, what it says about nature, and why it revolutionized physics. For ad-free episodes and exclusive ask-us-anything segments, join us for just $3 a month on Patreon: https://patreon.com/whythisuniverse Our merch is available here: https://www.shalmawegsman.com/why-this-universe Support the show

People in this episode

Hosts: Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman

Topics covered

• quantum mechanics
• Schrödinger equation
• physics
• theory
• nature
• revolutionized physics

Keywords

• quantum mechanics
• Schrödinger equation
• physics
• theory
• nature
• revolutionized

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Organizations: Patreon, Shalma Wegsman

Books & works: Schrödinger equation

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