Commemorates 50 years of CECAM and the Berni J. Alder CECAM Prize, covering milestones in computational methods, quantum mechanics, slip motion, and more.
Introduces key quantum physics concepts such as commutators, observables, and the Schrödinger equation, emphasizing the importance of diagonalization and energy eigenvalues.
Covers the Boltzmann distribution in statistical thermodynamics, focusing on the harmonic oscillator system and analyzing state occupancy with varying temperatures.