Schrodinger's Cat and Leonard Susskind

In summary, Schrodinger's Cat is a thought experiment that highlights the paradoxical nature of quantum superposition and the role of observation in determining the state of a system. It is often used in quantum mechanics to illustrate the concept of superposition and raise questions about measurement and observation. Leonard Susskind is a physicist and professor who has written about Schrodinger's Cat and its implications in his work on string theory and the holographic principle. The holographic principle, which suggests that information can be encoded on a two-dimensional surface, is related to Schrodinger's Cat and provides a possible explanation for its paradoxical nature.
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For all people interested in Schrodinger's Cat check out Leonard Susskind's explanation - very lucidly explained:
http://www.newpackettech.com/Resources/Susskind/PHY30/LectureRv9_Video_Lec7.htm

The cat is most definitely not in a superposition - it is entangled with the other parts of the apparatus and that entanglement is such the cat is alive or dead - never in a superposition. Open the box - that doesn't change the state of the cat - all that happens is you become entangled with it.

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Related to Schrodinger's Cat and Leonard Susskind

1. What is Schrodinger's Cat?

Schrodinger's Cat is a thought experiment in quantum mechanics proposed by Austrian physicist Erwin Schrodinger in 1935. It illustrates the paradoxical nature of quantum superposition and the role of observation in determining the state of a system.

2. What is the significance of Schrodinger's Cat in quantum mechanics?

Schrodinger's Cat is often used to highlight the concept of superposition, where a particle can exist in multiple states simultaneously. It also raises questions about the role of observation and measurement in determining the outcome of an experiment.

3. Who is Leonard Susskind?

Leonard Susskind is an American physicist and professor at Stanford University. He is known for his contributions to string theory, quantum field theory, and the holographic principle. He is also a popular science author and has been awarded multiple prizes for his work.

4. How is Leonard Susskind related to Schrodinger's Cat?

Leonard Susskind is not directly related to Schrodinger's Cat, but he has written extensively about the thought experiment and its implications in his book "The Black Hole War" and in his lectures on quantum mechanics.

5. What is the holographic principle and how does it relate to Schrodinger's Cat?

The holographic principle is a theory that suggests the information about a three-dimensional object can be encoded on a two-dimensional surface surrounding it. This principle is related to Schrodinger's Cat as it provides a possible explanation for the paradox of superposition and the role of observation in determining the state of a system.

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