Monday, April 20, 2015

Q is for Quantum Physics

R.a.n.t. of day 04/20/15
This is one of those things I have very little or no knowledge of. It's a scientific term, I know, and some of my favourite scientists have dabbled in this field. (See my Einstein mug HERE, or my 'Schrödinger's Cat' poem HERE for further proof I do have favourites). My problem is I really don't know what this scientific field is all about or it's usefulness. And that bothers me, mostly because I like to think of myself as intelligent. So to know there is something out there I don't understand, is frustrating.

Quantum Physics isn't the only thing I don't understand obviously, but the point is, when I come across something I don't understand it makes me uncomfortable. Why can't I figure it out? Why, even when I read a paragraph describing what it's about, do I either fall asleep half way through, or zone out? Unlike Will Smith's solution to the problem, I will have to come to grips there are things in this world I will never understand. Women; decaffeinated coffee; drivers who speed around you on the right then get in front of you only to stop and make a left hand turn at the next block. Now I will add quantum physics to the list.

I'd complain more on this subject, but I'm getting brain tired thinking about it. I need a nap.

Some questions for discussion:
What are your thoughts on quantum physics?
Do you believe little Tiffany deserved to die? (See video below).
What things do you have problems understanding?

20 comments:

  1. I don't understand quantum physics either. The only science I understand is earth and space science. This made me think of something though...did you ever watch the show Quantum Leap?

    I had to laugh at the "Women; decaffeinated coffee" comment.. I love coffee but the caffeine doesn't do me good, so decaf it is! :)

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    1. I have seen Quantum Leap and I was thinking on finding something about that to rant about for Q. But I have another TV show up for ranting later on. I'll my TV rant for that.

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  2. I don't "science" very well. If I applied myself, I could. I took chemistry twice and hated it both times (don't ask, long story!) I'm not sure Tiffany deserved to die, but I agree with Will that she was about to start something. What 8yo reads Quantum Physics?

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    1. I have to admit, that's one of my favourite scenes from Men In Black. I suppose if I really applied myself, I'd finally get Quantum Physics. There is just so many other things I'm trying to learn.

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  3. This ought to clear things ups. From Wikipedia.

    "Quantum mechanics (QM; also known as quantum physics, or quantum theory) is a fundamental branch of physics which deals with physical phenomena at nanoscopic scales, where the action is on the order of the Planck constant."

    Understand now? :)

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    1. I think my brain just melted.
      Thanks for sharing. LOL

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  4. Must analyse.....quantum physics does not compute....Error, Error, sparks flying..... must analyse, running necessary diagnostic programes, OMG I am imperfect!!! LOL! I must sterilize...Error!

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    1. Yep, kinda sounds like my brain as I was preparing this r.a.n.t.

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  5. I actually like quantum mechanics. Not that I presume to understand it. You're totally right: it makes the brain ache. But the concepts are intriguing to them. My dystopian series is based on quantum physics concepts, so I have fun with it. :D

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    1. Sounds interesting. I may have to check that out and see how you work that in.

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  6. Ha ha! Too funny. My brain doesn't take in Quantum physics or mechanics or anything quantum like that, maybe a leap? Lisa, co-host AtoZ 2015, @ http://www.lisabuiecollard.com

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    1. Next year, Quantum Leap will be my Q word for sure.

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  7. Visiting from A/Z :) I don't understand quantum physics myself or simple directions to put together furniture LOL :)

    betty

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  8. I'm so glad you're in the same boat with me this time!

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    1. And we don't need to know Quantum Physics to build that boat either.

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  9. Some things we don't understand but we also don't want to understand, either.

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  10. Hello there.
    I never liked science, biology or physics when I was in school. I prefer to keep things simplified.

    Entrepreneurial Goddess

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    1. Science doesn't scare me so much. It's always neat to see how things work.

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