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| | One of the most prominent theoretical physicists of our time, Professor Joe Polchinski of the University of Santa Barbara, who has made lasting contributions to our understanding of quantum field theory, of gravity, and of string theory, gave a couple of talks at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton this week. The two presentations...
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| | The curious fact that matter canexhibit wave-like properties (or should this rather be waves acting like particles?) is nowreferredto as the wave particle duality. In old times it was often bel...
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| | This is the International Year of the Quantum, celebrating quantum science and its many applications. This year marks the centenary of Werner Heisenberg's seminal work in modern physics. In recent years, there have been dramatic developments in quantum communications, cryptography and computing, and quantum science is key to solving pressing problems in clean energy, climate...
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| [AI summary] The text explores the intricate relationship between wave-packets, quantum fields, and fundamental particles, emphasizing the role of measurement and entanglement in shaping quantum phenomena. Key themes include the probabilistic nature of quantum systems, the impact of polarization on particle behavior, and the distinction between classical and quantum randomness. The discussion highlights how quantum fields and wave-packets underpin phenomena like superconductivity and entanglement, while also touching on the philosophical implications of indeterminism and the construction of 'white light' as an apparatus-dependent concept.