Tag: quantum mechanics

Are quantum events required for consciousness in a very special sense, far beyond in the general sense that quantum events are part of all physical systems? What would it take for quantum events, on such a micro-scale, to be relevant … Read the rest

Quantum mechanics is the area of physics that deals with the behaviour of atoms and particles on microscopic scales. Since its inception, the many counter-intuitive aspects and results of quantum mechanics have provoked strong philosophical debates and many interpretations.

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Quantum mechanics, the best theory of the very small, and general relativity, the best theory of the very large, are deeply incompatible. One way to compare and contrast the two is by discerning the nature of an “event” in each. … Read the rest

Since the very beginning of quantum mechanics, a debate has raged about how to interpret its bizarre predictions. And at the heart and origin of that debate is the quantum jump or quantum leap – the seemingly miraculous and instantaneous … Read the rest

We often think of quantum mechanics as only affecting only the smallest scales of reality, with classical reality taking over at some intermediate level. But in his 1944 book, What is Life?, the quantum physicist Erwin Schrödinger suggested that “incredibly … Read the rest

Brian Greene explains the basic idea of String Theory in under 3 minutes.… Read the rest

This video outlines virtual particles, quantum teleportation, Schrödinger’s cat theory, quantum entanglement and the sun re photons and quantum energy.… Read the rest

While you might not think about quantum mechanics being part of your everyday life, it turns out that it might play a role in some of the most familiar things, from the sunlight in the trees to the nose on … Read the rest

I try to teach my wife (biologist) about the basics of quantum mechanics: wave functions, Schrodinger’s equation, superpositions, and the measurement problem.… Read the rest