Quantum microphone and phonons

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Phonons, which are quasiparticles representing quantum vibrations in solids, play a critical role in superconductivity, particularly in the context of the BCS theory. While the discussion touches on advanced levitation technology, it clarifies that the levitation effect primarily relies on sound waves rather than quantum phenomena. The quantum microphone developed by physicists allows for the counting of sound particles, enhancing our understanding of phonons and their applications. Overall, the quantum aspects of sound do not significantly influence levitation capabilities.

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Solomei said:
advanced levitation technology

What "advanced levitation technology" are you referring to?
 
Solomei said:
If we figure out more about phonons we might scale up the levitation abilities(?)

I couldn't say for sure, but the levitation itself doesn't seem to depend on any particularly quantum effects; it's just using sound to exert force on objects to counteract gravity. The quantum aspects of the sound don't seem to be important.
 
Solomei said:
Summary: Physicists count sound particles with quantum microphone

Interesting.

Solomei said:
Are phonons fundamental for advanced levitation technology?

Not the levitation effect you were thinking about in post #3, but there is the Meissner effect which is some sort of magnetic levitation in the presence of a superconductor, and phonons are essential there for the superconductivity - look up the BCS theory.
 

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