Can an Electron be in Two Places at the Same Time?

Max Planck Society ^ | 11 October 2005 | Staff

[Capitalism2003]

". In addition, the researchers succeeded in proving something long doubted: that a disruption of the reflective symmetry of this molecule leads to a partial loss of coherence through the introduction of two different heavy isotopes, in this case N14 and N15" I've been saying that since my 12th birthday...but did anyone listen? Noooooooo...

[Ichneumon]

[Ichneumon]

Spelling correction: Heisenberg = Heisenberg.

Isn't that more of a spelling tautology?

[BipolarBob]

The researchers provided evidence that disrupting the reflective symmetry of these molecules by introducing two different heavy isotopes, in this case N14 and N15, leads to a partial loss of coherence.

Tequilla in copious amounts can also account for this.

[BipolarBob]

When Doc Brown invented the flux capacitor, even time travel was within our grasp.

[BMCDA]

I am always uncertain whether "e" or the "i" comes first.

If it's pronounced "I" the "e" comes first but if it's pronounced "E" it's the other way around ;-)

[RazzPutin]

For an alternative description of the electron (with some experimental evidence) check this out: http://www.blacklightpower.com/

[IronJack]

It can, according to Heisenberg. But I'm not sure.

And neither was he.

[A knight without armor]

"Upshot of this is that an electron needs two alibis."

LOL! That is so funny!

This reminds me of that idea that on the other side of the sun there is a twin planet Earth where we all have twins. Plus I've heard the saying that somewhere on Earth we all have a twin. Jerry Seinfeld or someone was talking about the German doppleganger and said he can't believe it is enough of a problem that they actually have a word for it!

[gridlock]

If it's pronounced "I" the "e" comes first but if it's pronounced "E" it's the other way around ;-)

I dunno. Better we go out and poison some cats in a box, just to make sure...

[metmom]

"I am always uncertain whether "e" or the "i" comes first.

If it's pronounced "I" the "e" comes first but if it's pronounced "E" it's the other way around ;-)"


I believe that's specifically for words that are of German origin. With "ie" or "ei" combinations, you pronounce the second letter.

[Gumlegs]

[Physicist]

Indeed, quantum physics has simply come to accept as a given over the years that there does not seem to be an independent reality. Physics has ceased questioning this, because experiments have confirmed it repeatedly and with a growing accuracy.

Codswallop. If an electron is in two places, it doesn't mean that there's no independent reality. It means that the independent reality is that the electron is in both places. "No independent reality" would mean that the electron is over here for me and over there for you, but this doesn't happen, not in quantum theory, and not in experiment.

If there were no such thing as independent reality, there'd be no possibility of a science of physics.

[martin gibson]

...I am always uncertain whether "e" or the "i" comes first...

"I" before "E" except when it's wrong...(thank you, Dave Barry)

[kanawa]

electrons - "both/and" and "either/or" exist side-by-side.

The Kerry Effect

[js1138]

Obviously the Matrix is being unraveled. We have caught our reality between ticks of the master clock, and time, which is supposed to be seen as continuous, is not.

It's like the scene in The Truman Show, where we reach the edge of the world.

;-)

[Doc Savage]

If evolution is a random series of events proceeding from the simple to the complex, exactly how do you explain the de-evolution of our species as personified by Matt Lauer and Katie Couric?

[R. Scott]

I am beginning to believe that “wave” and “particle” are artificial constructs we have created as a result of living and observing in the macro world for so long. In “reality” (what ever it may be) everything is composed of wave like particles – or particle like waves. Maybe a new word is needed.

[R. Scott]

AH! The Good Ole Daze!

[Junior]

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25. 2005-10-07 University of Idaho Bans All Alternatives to Evolution
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