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Quantum Physics: A Full Guide for BEGINNERS

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6 sessions

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About

Curious about the mysteries of quantum physics? This beginner-friendly course - taught to you by a student certified in an Introduction to Quantum Computing course - covers foundational concepts like qubits, quantum gates, wave-particle duality, superposition, entanglement, and more!
No prior knowledge of quantum physics is needed—if you've completed Algebra I, you're good to go. Bring a paper and pen/pencil, and get ready to explore the fascinating world of quantum science!

Tutored by

Hannah O 🇺🇸

Certified in 7 topics

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Hi! I'm Hannah, currently a high school student in North Carolina, and I am so excited to be helping out here! I've joined Schoolhouse to tutor for the SAT, physics, math, and help students improve their test-taking strategies! Outside of tutoring, I love to compete in math and science competitions, play piano, and volunteer. I would love to meet you all, so feel free to reach out!

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance

• To make the most out of our sessions, please try not to miss more than two, as each session builds on the last (and message me if you will be absent or late). However, if you are only interested in certain topics in Quantum Physics, you can pick and choose which sessions you want to join!

Participation

• I understand that not everyone feels comfortable speaking up, and that’s completely okay! Just know that I always encourage participation!

• If you have a question, always ask! As a student myself, I truly believe there’s no such thing as a silly question - especially in quantum physics.

• Use respectful language when communicating with me or your peers or you will be removed from the series.

SESSION 1

8

Jul

SESSION 1

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Tue 11:30 PM - Wed, 12:15 AM UTCJul 8, 11:30 PM - Jul 9, 12:15 AM UTC

Introduction to Quantum Physics:
Explore the basics of quantum physics and how it differs from classical physics. Understand why quantum physics is essential today and discover exciting real-world applications, setting the stage for the course.
SESSION 2

10

Jul

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Thu 11:30 PM - Fri, 12:15 AM UTCJul 10, 11:30 PM - Jul 11, 12:15 AM UTC

Wave-Particle Duality:
Learn about the dual nature of matter and light, acting both as particles and waves. Explore the famous double-slit experiment that challenges classical ideas and reveals the strange behavior of quantum particles.
SESSION 3

15

Jul

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Tue 11:30 PM - Wed, 12:15 AM UTCJul 15, 11:30 PM - Jul 16, 12:15 AM UTC

Superposition:
Understand the concept of superposition, where quantum particles can exist in multiple states simultaneously. Use simple analogies to grasp this key principle that distinguishes quantum from classical physics.
SESSION 4

17

Jul

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Thu 11:30 PM - Fri, 12:15 AM UTCJul 17, 11:30 PM - Jul 18, 12:15 AM UTC

Qubits and Quantum States:
Meet the qubit, the quantum equivalent of a classical bit. Learn how qubits can represent multiple states at once, and visualize quantum states that enable quantum computing’s unique power.
SESSION 5

22

Jul

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Tue 11:30 PM - Wed, 12:15 AM UTCJul 22, 11:30 PM - Jul 23, 12:15 AM UTC

Quantum Gates & Entanglement:
Explore how quantum gates manipulate qubits. Learn about basic gates like NOT, Hadamard, and CNOT (which creates entanglement), which control and change qubit states to perform quantum operations.
SESSION 6

24

Jul

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Thu 11:30 PM - Fri, 12:15 AM UTCJul 24, 11:30 PM - Jul 25, 12:15 AM UTC

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD):
Explore how quantum physics secures information through Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). Learn how QKD uses quantum principles like superposition and entanglement to create unbreakable encryption keys, making communication safe from eavesdropping. This session highlights the practical impact of quantum physics on cybersecurity and the future of secure communication.

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Jul 8 - Jul 25

3 weeks

45 mins

/ session

Next session on July 8, 2025

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