What are the paradoxes in quantum mechanics? originally appeared on Quora: the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Allan Steinhardt, PhD, Author “Radar in the Quantum Limit”, Formerly DARPA’s Chief Scientist, on Quora: What are the paradoxes in quantum mechanics? I can give you five, all of which have been experimentally confirmed. Some are already commercial products, other may be soon. As quantum is rapidly entering commercial markets, it is insightful to approach the question as in “what are the capabilities that quantum mechanics can provide in the real world that most laymen would interpret as startling, or impossible,
An iconic physics experiment may be the key to unlocking a theory of everything, according to a physicist from the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology. The double-slit experiment, which proves that particles can be waves and vice-versa, could also help to unify quantum mechanics with relativity, creating a theory of quantum gravity or a 'theory of everything.' One of the foundational principles of quantum mechanics is that it's impossible to truly pinpoint where a particle is. Instead, physicists talk about probabilities. The probability that a particular particle is located in a certain area is given by an equation called the Born rule. Quantum Double-Slit Experiment Video Explainer