Breaking Light Speed: The Quantum Tunneling Enigmascitechdaily.com/breaking-light-speed-the-quantum-tunneling-enigma/
364 sats \ 6 comments \ @ch0k1 19 May science
Quantum tunneling allows particles to bypass energy barriers. A new method has been proposed to measure the time it takes for particles to tunnel, which could challenge previous assertions of superluminal tunneling speeds. This method involves using atoms as clocks to detect subtle time differences.
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50 sats \ 5 replies \ @Undisciplined 19 May
My recollection is that tunneling isn’t about motion, but rather about uncertainty in position.
The probability wave goes to zero in the barrier and becomes positive again on the other side.
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42 sats \ 4 replies \ @grayruby 19 May
Didn’t know you were into quantum physics.
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50 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 19 May
I studied physics in undergrad and switched to econ a few years after graduating.
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42 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby 19 May
That’s awesome. I am fascinated by astrophysics. Quantum is way over my head.
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50 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 19 May
You're in good company:
“I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics.” -Richard Feynman
I didn't take any astrophysics and I actually think Relativity is quite a bit weirder than Quantum Mechanics.
My area focus was atmospheric physics.
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 19 May
If it’s good enough for Feynman. It’s good enough for me.
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