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Where quantum weirdness hides.

Authors :
Rivlin, Tom
Source :
New Scientist. 2/3/2024, Vol. 261 Issue 3476, p36-39. 4p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article explores the question of how quantum particles, which exist in multiple states simultaneously, give rise to the solid, well-defined world we experience. The author suggests that the answer may lie in the principles of thermodynamics, specifically the process of equilibration. They propose the measurement-equilibration hypothesis (MEH), which describes measurement as a process where quantum information spreads into the measuring device, making the classical information available to read while hiding the quantum behavior. The article discusses the implications of this hypothesis and the potential for future experiments to test its validity. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
261
Issue :
3476
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
175179178