Quantum Physics FAQ

Quantum FAQ: The Basics

Q: Is quantum physics real?

A: It's real, we swear. Our physicists have been known to have a good time in the lab.

Q: What is superposition?

A: It's like being in two places at once. Like, you know, in two places. At once.

Q: What is entanglement?

A: It's when two particles are connected by a quantum connection that's stronger than any bond between two people who love each other.

Q: Can I use quantum physics to get rich quick?

A: No, no, no. That's just classical thinking. Quantum physics is about probabilities and uncertainty, not get-rich-quick schemes.

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Quantum Physics FAQ: The Weird Stuff

Quantum FAQ: The Really Weird Stuff

Q: What about Schrödinger's cat?

A: Ah, yes. That's just a classic example of quantum non-determinism. It's like, if you look at it, it's dead. But if you don't, it's alive.

Q: Can I use quantum physics to communicate with the past?

A: No. That's just a bunch of hooey. Unless you're a time-traveling physicist, in which case, good luck with that.

Q: Can I use quantum physics to predict the future?

A: Ha! Good luck with that. Quantum physics is great at predicting probabilities, but not so much with certainties.

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