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Does studying quantum mechanics require a high IQ?

Which specific part of quantum physics is it?

If it is quantum field theory, it is impossible if you are not good at mathematics.

If it is the basis of quantum mechanics, unless your intuition is very good, like Heisenburg, it is impossible to be bad at mathematics (even Heisenburg also made mistakes in mathematics).

If it is other fields, such as quantum information, quantum chemistry, or applications in particle physics and condensed matter, mathematics does not need to be very good.

In addition, the researchers in the quantum field you see may be very famous (Heisenburg, Dirac, Schrodinger, etc.), and they are all from the 20th century. And I hope you can understand one thing, that is, leaving your name will allow you to know that the seniors you learned through self-study in high school are all god-level, and there are many scientists whose names you don’t know who have also contributed to this science. A huge effort. If you really love it, don't imagine becoming Newton or Einstein, because there are thousands of stepping stones at the feet of every person standing at a high place. From a probability perspective, what do we have a higher probability of becoming?

Finally, two small suggestions:

Middle school mathematics is very simple, and its main function is not to let you understand and apply this knowledge (although it seems like this under exam-oriented education) ), but to train your logical thinking ability and rational analysis ability. So if you really want to do physics in the future, the training given to you by middle school mathematics is necessary, and in college, basic contents such as mathematical analysis, complex analysis, differential equations, linear algebra, and mathematical methods are required regardless of whether the class is offered or not. It is necessary to learn, and other subjects such as functional analysis, abstract algebra, differential geometry, topology (courses in the School of Mathematics) will depend on whether you can use them in the topics you will study in the future. This is not the era of Faraday. It is impossible to study Faraday and do physics without knowing mathematics at all.

To do physics, especially basic theory, you must be able to withstand loneliness and poverty. If you really like it, don't always think about great achievements, just treat it as fun. This sounds nice to say, but in fact you will encounter all kinds of things, whether in research or in life. Follow your heart. Also, look at the picture below. If you don’t feel fear or avoidance in your heart, you can try walking along your current dream. I hope you have a good future~

(Picture quoted from Advanced QM 2, Manchester University)