History | A brief synopsis on how quantum mechanics was founded interlaced with many hyperlinks for those that want to know more. |
Basic Ideas I | A discussion of the basic framework of quantum mechanics (complementarity, etc.) |
Basic Ideas II | An overview aimed at the "ordinary person." |
Visual Quantum Mechanics | Contains a collection of applets and other interactive computer programs. This was developed by the Kansas Physics Education Research group is association with NSF. |
The Particle Adventure | A guided tour of the subatomic particles and the forces that act on them. |
Quantum Computing Introduction | It seems likely to me that we will eventually construct a useful quantum computer. What could it do? |
Quantum Computer Tutorial | More involved discussion that the above. |
The Transistor
- how does it work? and Brief Overview Of History and History |
These are from Lucent Technologies, current home of Bell Laboratories where the transistor was invented. The history link includes behind-the-scenes stories about the people and business decisions involved that helped make the world what it is today. |
The Transistor | History and development of the transistor, the integrated circuit and a brief discussion of the connection to quantum mechanics. |
How Lasers Work | From How Stuff Works. |
Rami Arieli - The Laser Adventure | This is a long, but relatively simple, tutorial on lasers. You'll find that you already know much of the introductory material! |
Some of the Brightest and Biggest Lasers in the World | Like the Petawatt Laser or MIRACL. |