WKB Tunneling Through an Arbitrary Barrier
2022-10-17
Deriving the transfer matrix connecting incoming and outgoing WKB amplitudes across a general potential barrier, and extracting the tunneling transmission coefficient.
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3 minutes
Spin Eigenstates in a General Direction
2022-09-26
Deriving the explicit matrix form and normalization of the spin eigenstates |n; +⟩ for a general unit vector n̂ defined by spherical angles θ and φ.
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2 minutes
Heidelberg M.Sc. Physics Interview Tips
2022-01-01
Tips and insights to ace the Heidelberg M.Sc. Physics interview — preparation strategy, common questions, and advice from experience.
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8 minutes
Quantum Field Theory – Best References for Physics Students
2022-01-01
A curated reading list for Quantum Field Theory, featuring authoritative textbooks and resources used in leading physics programs worldwide.
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9 minutes
When 'Hermitian' Isn't Enough: A Case Study of the Momentum Operator
2021-12-01
A deep dive into why "Hermitian" operators aren’t always self-adjoint, and why this matters for the momentum operator in quantum mechanics.
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16 minutes
IPSP Leipzig Part 1- Application phase FAQ.
2021-08-24
How to apply to IPSP Leipzig as an international student — HEQ requirements, Studienkolleg, JEE-Advanced eligibility, and the Uni-assist application process.
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4 minutes
Electrodynamics – Best References for Physics Students
2021-02-12
Electrodynamics literature recommendations
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6 minutes
Statistical Mechanics: The Directed Polymer Problem
2020-12-23
A detailed look at the directed polymer on a square lattice, counting microstates and calculating typical deflection using the partition function.
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3 minutes