Quantum observers with knowledge of quantum mechanics break reality

Quantum observers with knowledge of quantum mechanics break reality

11/15/2018

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https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/09/quantum-observers-with-knowledge-of-quantum-mechanics-break-reality/

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This article discusses an experiment that challenges our understanding of quantum mechanics and the nature of reality. Researchers conducted a study in which they subjected electrons to a series of tests to observe their behavior. Surprisingly, they found that the mere act of observing the electrons with knowledge of quantum mechanics affected their behavior, causing them to act as both particles and waves simultaneously. This phenomenon, known as wave-particle duality, has long been a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics, but this experiment suggests that our knowledge and observations can actually shape the behavior of particles. The implications of this study are profound and raise new questions about the nature of reality and the role of consciousness in quantum mechanics.

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