Tag: quantum mechanics

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

Back in 2015, the two detectors that make up the experiment called LIGO detected gravitational waves generated by two merging black holes. And now, some researchers believe they can build instruments that can detect gravitational waves even LIGO can’t see … Read the rest

Ever heard of the term “wave function” in relation to quantum mechanics? What does it mean? How is it interpreted?

Hey everyone, I’m back with a new video! This time, we’re going back to basics and understanding exactly what a … Read the rest