17min chapter

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AMA | June 2024

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

CHAPTER

The Complexity of Quantum Field Theory and Teaching

The chapter explores the intricacies of quantum field theory, including wave function normalization, modes, Fourier transforms, and the swampland idea. It also discusses the significance of teaching in academia, personal growth through imparting knowledge, and the intertwined nature of teaching and research. Additionally, the conversation touches on the challenges of modifying quantum mechanics, group theory, interaction between particles, and the continuous versus discrete nature of quantum mechanics.

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