Links To Sites On

Quantum Mechanics

 

Fundamentals and History
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.

 

Applications
Pretty much all of modern technology is founded on quantum mechanics, one way or another. And that statement, broad as it is, doesn't exhaust the reasons why quantum mechanics is important. The list below captures none of this.
It just describes a few things I thought you might find interesting.
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.