Eva Miranda: The Mathematical Bridge Between Classical and Quantum

Eva Miranda explains how hidden geometric structures can unite classical and quantum physics, exploring integrable systems, Bohr‑Sommerfeld leaves, and geometric quantization. The conversation reveals a promising path toward bridging long‑standing gaps in theoretical physics.

- 00:00 - Introduction
- 06:12 - Classical vs. Quantum Mechanics
- 15:32 - Poisson Brackets & Symplectic Forms
- 24:14 - Integrable Systems
- 32:01 - Dirac’s Dream & No‑Go Results
- 39:04 - Action‑Angle Coordinates
- 47:05 - Toric Manifolds & Polytopes
- 54:55 - Geometric Quantization Basics
- 1:03:46 - Bohr‑Sommerfeld Leaves
- 1:12:03 - Handling Singularities
- 1:20:23 - Poisson Manifolds Beyond Symplectic
- 1:28:50 - Turing Completeness & Fluid Mechanics Tie‑In
- 1:35:06 - Topological QFT Overview
- 1:45:53 - Open Questions in Quantization
- 1:53:20 - Conclusion

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