Quantum weirdness

entropie · 08-19-2008, 02:56 AM

So finally I make the step. What are your opinions and most of all what do you know about Dr.Quantum's physics lecture about the "double slit experiment":

YouTube - Dr Quantum - Double Slit Experiment

entropie · 08-19-2008, 03:03 AM

No thrown gauntlets to real geeks here, real physics here ! xD

ygolo · 08-23-2008, 12:49 AM

The destructive part of the interference pattern... that's what convinces me.

Otherwise, I would say things like, "well the particles could be spinning in weird ways, etc."

Also, I am not sure what you want to discuss.

If you're looking for an opportunity to simply discuss and wonder about quantum mechanics and the sheer oddness of it. I'm all for it.

entropie · 08-23-2008, 04:42 AM

I have not much to discuss, yet; I am currently reading some mathematics about QED. I tend to fall asleep, while reading but it is not the topic that is uninteresting, it is the mass amount of text

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The Book is from the Feynman Lectures , Part 3.

I posted this thread to see, if someone else is intrested in the topic and knows some intresting theories already. If I can help it and not fall asleep during reading, I will be up to speed in 2 or 3 weeks

Samuel De Mazarin · 08-23-2008, 05:06 AM

I consider the double-slit experiment, from my non-mathematical background, very simply one more in a growing series of experiments which are warning us that some of the emphasis in physics needs to be shifted to biology and neuroscience in order to understand what happens when we perceive 'physical' events... it's also vindicating some of Kantian theory (along with other similar philosophical theories of the past).

Jack Flak · 08-23-2008, 05:08 AM

It's undeniably weird, but take a look at history. Things tend to turn out rational after all.

Samuel De Mazarin · 08-23-2008, 05:26 AM

The Double Slit Experiment - my crazy night in Amsterdam

ygolo · 08-29-2008, 09:41 AM

What are people's ideas for why wave functions collapse under observation?

nozflubber · 08-31-2008, 01:03 PM

well, if it didn't, we wouldn't have two vital things: Continuity and a Static Fabric to swim in. Everything would be a wonderous mess

Little Linguist · 08-31-2008, 01:17 PM

I *am* quantum weirdness, but it has nothing to do with physics. If you have question regarding this topic, feel free to ask.

Okay, please continue....

08-19-2008, 02:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
entropie Jedi Knight Join Date: Apr 2008 Type: entp Location: Bochum, Germany Posts: 2,354	Quantum weirdness So finally I make the step. What are your opinions and most of all what do you know about Dr.Quantum's physics lecture about the "double slit experiment": YouTube - Dr Quantum - Double Slit Experiment __________________ Enneagram 5w4 - Hank Moody: Whatever you do, don't be another brick in the wall.

08-19-2008, 03:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
entropie Jedi Knight Join Date: Apr 2008 Type: entp Location: Bochum, Germany Posts: 2,354	No thrown gauntlets to real geeks here, real physics here ! xD __________________ Enneagram 5w4 - Hank Moody: Whatever you do, don't be another brick in the wall.

08-23-2008, 12:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
ygolo My termites win Join Date: Aug 2007 Type: INTP Location: North of somewhere (so not the south pole) Posts: 2,629	The destructive part of the interference pattern... that's what convinces me. Otherwise, I would say things like, "well the particles could be spinning in weird ways, etc." Also, I am not sure what you want to discuss. If you're looking for an opportunity to simply discuss and wonder about quantum mechanics and the sheer oddness of it. I'm all for it. __________________ CTO of IPTN (see Maverick's Sig.) and member of Maverick's Biker Club. Accept the past. Live for the present. Look forward to the future. My Blog I linked some of your blogs; if you feel that is inappropriate, please let me know.

08-23-2008, 04:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
entropie Jedi Knight Join Date: Apr 2008 Type: entp Location: Bochum, Germany Posts: 2,354	I have not much to discuss, yet; I am currently reading some mathematics about QED. I tend to fall asleep, while reading but it is not the topic that is uninteresting, it is the mass amount of text . The Book is from the Feynman Lectures , Part 3. I posted this thread to see, if someone else is intrested in the topic and knows some intresting theories already. If I can help it and not fall asleep during reading, I will be up to speed in 2 or 3 weeks __________________ Enneagram 5w4 - Hank Moody: Whatever you do, don't be another brick in the wall.

08-23-2008, 05:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Samuel De Mazarin Wonderer Join Date: May 2008 Type: ENTP Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,062	I consider the double-slit experiment, from my non-mathematical background, very simply one more in a growing series of experiments which are warning us that some of the emphasis in physics needs to be shifted to biology and neuroscience in order to understand what happens when we perceive 'physical' events... it's also vindicating some of Kantian theory (along with other similar philosophical theories of the past). __________________ Madman's azure lie: a zen miasma ruled. Realize us, Madman! I razed a slum, Amen. ...............................................

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Jack Flak SCUBA Jack, that is. Join Date: Jul 2008 Type: INTP Location: Goin' Down. Posts: 6,481	It's undeniably weird, but take a look at history. Things tend to turn out rational after all. __________________ If I ain't back in an hour, tell my wife I love her! Jack Flak's Function Syste m

08-23-2008, 05:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Samuel De Mazarin Wonderer Join Date: May 2008 Type: ENTP Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,062	The Double Slit Experiment - my crazy night in Amsterdam __________________ Madman's azure lie: a zen miasma ruled. Realize us, Madman! I razed a slum, Amen. ...............................................

08-29-2008, 09:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
ygolo My termites win Join Date: Aug 2007 Type: INTP Location: North of somewhere (so not the south pole) Posts: 2,629	What are people's ideas for why wave functions collapse under observation? __________________ CTO of IPTN (see Maverick's Sig.) and member of Maverick's Biker Club. Accept the past. Live for the present. Look forward to the future. My Blog I linked some of your blogs; if you feel that is inappropriate, please let me know.

08-31-2008, 01:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
nozflubber Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Type: Location: Fl Posts: 237	well, if it didn't, we wouldn't have two vital things: Continuity and a Static Fabric to swim in. Everything would be a wonderous mess __________________ INTP + 5w4 + ADHD-pi + SPD = train wreck Haychoo.

08-31-2008, 01:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Little Linguist Curious Critter Join Date: Jun 2008 Type: ENFP Location: Westphalia, Germany Posts: 1,910	I am quantum weirdness, but it has nothing to do with physics. If you have question regarding this topic, feel free to ask. Okay, please continue.... __________________ My blog "Life is a struggle for balance."

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