Schrodinger's Cat and Leonard Susskind

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Leonard Susskind's explanation of Schrödinger's Cat clarifies that the cat is not in a superposition but rather entangled with the apparatus, resulting in a definitive state of being either alive or dead. This perspective emphasizes that opening the box does not alter the cat's state; instead, it creates entanglement between the observer and the system. Susskind's insights provide a deeper understanding of quantum mechanics and the implications of entanglement.

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Hi Guys

For all people interested in Schrödinger'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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