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GEORGINA PARRY wrote on March 30, 2009
from the article,
"instead particles really are particles that occupy a definite position in space, regardless of whether or not they have been observed. On the subatomic scale, however, their motions are guided by a pilot wave, which isn’t a physical wave but rather a wave through a high- dimensional mathematical space."
Why not a physical wave? Why must it be a "wave through high-dimensional mathematical space?Is it because the aether has such a bad reputation?
The Prime...
from the article,
"instead particles really are particles that occupy a definite position in space, regardless of whether or not they have been observed. On the subatomic scale, however, their motions are guided by a pilot wave, which isn’t a physical wave but rather a wave through a high- dimensional mathematical space."
Why not a physical wave? Why must it be a "wave through high-dimensional mathematical space?Is it because the aether has such a bad reputation?
The Prime...
ECKARD BLUMSCHEIN wrote on March 10, 2009
In Einstein's words, 'elements of reality' are 'free creations of the mind'. On the other hand, Einstein believed into a deeper-lying theoretical framework when he spoke of objective reality. Accordingly, we may expect paradoxes due to incompatibilities between different points of view.
There are several cases where a mathematical model is correct and complete but not appropriate to its application.
Let me start with the joke of more people leaving a room and than it contains....
In Einstein's words, 'elements of reality' are 'free creations of the mind'. On the other hand, Einstein believed into a deeper-lying theoretical framework when he spoke of objective reality. Accordingly, we may expect paradoxes due to incompatibilities between different points of view.
There are several cases where a mathematical model is correct and complete but not appropriate to its application.
Let me start with the joke of more people leaving a room and than it contains....
BRIAN BEVERLY wrote on March 7, 2009
I recently graduated with a physics degree and I found several parts I liked which resonated with me:
1)
“Students in quantum mechanics classes around the world are told that if they just swallow that big, nasty, quantum-mechanical pill, it will all make sense.”
Pill?
I think they mean a quantum-mechanical suppository.
2)
“If students are bothered by this kind of question, they’re given the impression it’s because they’re just not smart enough or...
I recently graduated with a physics degree and I found several parts I liked which resonated with me:
1)
“Students in quantum mechanics classes around the world are told that if they just swallow that big, nasty, quantum-mechanical pill, it will all make sense.”
Pill?
I think they mean a quantum-mechanical suppository.
2)
“If students are bothered by this kind of question, they’re given the impression it’s because they’re just not smart enough or...
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