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Did you guys get this link yet?
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept06/schwab.quantum.html
Simply amazing.
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept06/schwab.quantum.html
Simply amazing.
Thank you. I was thinking of the relativistic mass of the light photons in the room as the cause of the experimental "movement" reported, I do not see how we get an "actual measurement" in this experiment without the lights in the room, thus I think this is the issue as you say for understanding the reported movement--but if I error please correct my thinking.ptabor said:...It seems to me you're thinking that the lights in the room are affecting the outcome of the experiment. This isn't the issue, rather it's the issue of the actual measurement.
The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle is a fundamental principle in quantum mechanics that states that it is impossible to simultaneously know the precise position and momentum of a particle. This means that the more accurately we know the position of a particle, the less accurately we can know its momentum, and vice versa.
Verifying the HUP is important because it is one of the foundational principles of quantum mechanics and has significant implications for our understanding of the behavior of particles at the subatomic level. By verifying the HUP, we can better understand the limitations of our ability to measure and predict the behavior of particles.
The HUP has been verified through numerous experiments, including the double-slit experiment and the Stern-Gerlach experiment. These experiments have provided evidence that supports the principle that it is impossible to know both the position and momentum of a particle with absolute certainty.
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If the HUP is further verified, it could have implications for our understanding of the nature of reality at the subatomic level. It may also lead to advancements in quantum technologies and potentially even a better understanding of the universe as a whole.