Massive Space Objects Have Connections to QM Math

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Massive space structures exhibit unexpected connections to quantum mechanics mathematics, specifically through the application of the Schrödinger equation. Research by Konstantin Batygin at the California Institute of Technology reveals that astrophysical disks, such as those composed of stars or debris, can operate under the same principles governing subatomic particles. This finding challenges the traditional view that quantum mechanics and astrophysics are distinct fields, highlighting a profound relationship between large-scale cosmic phenomena and quantum mechanical equations.

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Massive Space Structures Have Surprising Connection to Quantum Mechanics Math
Reading my daily science news I came across an interesting article that talks about how massive space objects have unexpected relationships to quantum mechanical mathematics.

I was quite surprised to hear this, as I have always been told and found that QM and Astrophysics are very different fields and do not much correlate. It is surprising even to me how a quantum mechanical equation can describe something on the large scale.

Enormous disks of stars or debris can operate under the same rules as subatomic particles, changing based on the Schrödinger equation, which physicists use to model quantum-mechanical systems.

California Institute of Technology researcher Konstantin Batygin has come across such conclusion when studying astrophysical disks.

More to follow on:
https://phys.org/news/2018-03-massive-astrophysical-subatomic-equation.html

http://www.quantumspaceelements.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq5LYuKLX2QIVVDAqCh02uQx0EAEYASAAEgI0i_D_BwE

http://www.caltech.edu/news/massive-astrophysical-objects-governed-subatomic-equation-81517

Thank you.
 

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