The state of a particle changes when viewed

In summary, particles conform to a non-quantum state only when they are viewed. The primary principle governing particles is light, which can change their state even when they are trillions of miles apart. It is suggested that all matter exists within a massive container of space, but it is uncertain how matter behaves outside of this container or if it is limited to its boundaries. This concept may also relate to the uncertainty principle.
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Only if particles are viewed, do they conform to a non-quantum state. And when viewed, the light governs the state of the particle, as if the particle was a class, with a boolean property, normal state = yes, or normal-state = no (quantum).

So the primary principle which governs particles is light, but how can light be fast enough to change the state of two particles existing in separate spaces, trillions of miles apart? I therefore expand that these two points (in non-normal state) must exist as one, and space as a whole is like one MASSIVE container. So how does matter behave outside of this container. If matter past through the boundaries of space fabric, would it still exist?, could it exist? and is matter limited to the boundaries of space?
 
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Sounds like you're talking about uncertainty principle.
 
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Or perhaps in this case the container is always and only where matter (or energy) is or has been, and therefore matter can never cross its boundary, because the boundary is defined by matter.
 

What is meant by "the state of a particle changes when viewed"?

When a particle is observed or measured, its physical properties such as position, momentum, and energy can change. This is known as the collapse of the wave function and is a fundamental principle in quantum mechanics.

Why does the state of a particle change when viewed?

The state of a particle changes when viewed because of the uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics. This principle states that the more precisely we know one property of a particle, the less precisely we know another property. Therefore, when we observe a particle, we are affecting its state and causing it to "collapse" into a specific state.

Is the state of a particle changing a random process?

The state of a particle changing when viewed is not a random process, but rather a probabilistic one. This means that we cannot predict exactly what state the particle will collapse into, but we can determine the probability of it being in a certain state.

Does the state of a particle change only when it is observed?

According to the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics, the state of a particle only becomes "real" when it is observed. However, there are other interpretations that suggest the state of a particle is constantly changing, but we can only observe it at a specific moment in time.

Can we control the state of a particle by observing it?

No, we cannot control the state of a particle by observing it. The observation only reveals the state that the particle is already in. However, we can manipulate the state of a particle through other means, such as applying external forces or using quantum technologies like quantum computing.

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