The Beginner's Guide to Quantum Physics

Your gateway to understanding the strange and fascinating world of the very small. Whether you're a curious reader or a science enthusiast, this book offers a clear and accessible journey through the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics.

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What You'll Learn

Fundamental Concepts

Explore wave-particle duality, superposition, entanglement, and what it means to observe a quantum system.

Quantum Mechanics

Delve into energy levels, photons, tunneling, and quantum statistics that shape our understanding.

Modern Applications

Discover how quantum theory shapes advances in computing, simulation, and thermodynamics.

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Coming Soon: French, Tamil, and Marathi translations will be available online once they have been distributed in person to local communities.

About

Author

Nishant Sinari, author

Nishant Sinari

Nishant is the founder of Solace Global, a teen-led nonprofit focusing on humanitarian aid and STEM education around the world. As a senior in high school with a deep passion for quantum physics, he wants to major in electrical engineering.

Driven by a desire to help underserved communities access quality science education, he was mentored by Saikat Das to research and publish this comprehensive guide to quantum physics.

His mission is to make complex scientific concepts accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or resources, believing that knowledge should be free and available to all.

Research Mentor

Saikat Das, research mentor

Saikat Das

Physics PhD Student @ USC (Levenson-Falk Lab)

Saikat is a Physics PhD student at the University of Southern California working in the Levenson-Falk Lab, which focuses on quantum computing using superconducting circuits.

Current Research

Graduate Research Assistant focusing on superconducting circuits and resonant cavities for quantum computing, quantum simulation, precision measurement, and foundational physics research.

Previous Experience

Research experience at KAIST studying topological quantum computing using Majorana fermions, quantum fluids, and axion dark matter search experiments at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS).

Education

PhD in Physics (2024-2029) at USC, Double Major in Physics and Computer Science from KAIST (2018-2023)

Our Mission

This book is completely free and open to everyone. We believe that quality education in quantum physics should be accessible to all students, regardless of their economic background. Our goal is to democratize scientific knowledge and inspire the next generation of quantum physicists.