Is the equation(s) in this photo legitimate?

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The discussion revolves around the legitimacy and meaning of equations presented in a photo, which some participants suggest may relate to quantum mechanics and wave equations. The context includes speculation about the origin of the equations and their connection to a controversial figure.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses curiosity about the legitimacy of the equations in the photo, noting their lack of understanding.
  • Another participant questions whether the equations were fabricated and posted alongside the figure's image.
  • A later reply suggests that the equations are intended to reflect Schrödinger's wave equation, indicating a possible spoof.
  • Another participant identifies the first line as the one-dimensional wave equation and mentions its solution related to the electrical part of a plane wave, along with references to special relativity and quantum mechanics.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the legitimacy of the equations, with some suggesting they are a spoof while others provide technical interpretations. Multiple competing views remain regarding the nature and origin of the equations.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about the equations' connections to various physical theories, but these connections are not universally accepted among participants.

aziluth
I am an undergraduate student beginning my journey to be a physicist. On that basis, things like this intrigue me even though I can't read it. Is the equation(s) in this photo legitimate? If so, what do they mean?

If you are unfamiliar with this man, he is currently in prison for barraging a theater crowd with automatic weapon fire during the premier of the movie, The Dark Knight. Later, after being arrested, he was sent to court where he claimed to not understand why he was there facing murder charges.
 

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aziluth said:
I am an undergraduate student beginning my journey to be a physicist. On that basis, things like this intrigue me even though I can't read it. Is the equation(s) in this photo legitimate? If so, what do they mean?

If you are unfamiliar with this man, he is currently in prison for barraging a theater crowd with automatic weapon fire during the premier of the movie, The Dark Knight. Later, after being arrested, he was sent to court where he claimed to not understand why he was there facing murder charges.
So someone just made this up and posted the guys picture?
 
Evo said:
So someone just made this up and posted the guys picture?


Yes, as far as I know.
 
The first line is the 1 dimensional wave equation followed by one of its solution, namely the electrical part of a plane wave.
In the middle there seem to be a bit of special relativity related equations and as Astronuc said the last part the equations are quantum mechanics related (Schrödinger's).