Instant Genius: Quantum Theory
Everything you need to know about the weird world of physics on tiny scales. Wanted: quantum theory, dead and alive...
Published: April 9, 2020 at 11:00 pm
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Dead and alive: why it's time to rethink quantum physics
5/5/2019
Quantum physics is strange and confusing. John Gribbin argues in his book Six Impossible Things that it doesn't have to be quite so bad.
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Quantum field theory: "An unholy crossbreed between quantum physics in a bad mood and every button you never push on a calculator"
11/6/2019
Quantum field theory doesn’t get much coverage in popular science and if you open any textbook on the subject you’ll see why.
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The parallel worlds of quantum mechanics
11/16/2019
There are many ways to interpret quantum mechanics, each weirder than the last. Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll says that the most plausible is the Many-Worlds theory.
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Are there any quantum effects that we can see in everyday life?
5/5/2018
To see how the quirky quantum behaviour of atoms influences everything around us, look no further than the humble fridge magnet.
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Quantum cryptography in a box of chocolates
12/29/2019
Quantum cryptography sounds hard, but as this simple demonstration by Karl Svozil shows, it’s easily digestible (especially for chocolate lovers)
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Quantum levitation: How it works
10/17/2011
If you've never heard of quantum levitation, you soon will, as this demonstration video made by researchers at Tel-Aviv University is going viral. Watch the video below to be amazed, and read on to find out how it works.
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What kind of logic gates are used by quantum computers?
7/30/2017
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Star Wars' last Jedi may use the Force of quantum science
12/14/2017
The Force in Star Wars suggests it may be a form of quantum entanglement. Here's how.
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