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“Nobody Understands Quantum Mechanics”: An intro for beginners, with David Brunco

September 10 @ 7:00 pm 8:30 pm

“I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics.” -Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman

Join Dr. David Brunco for a guided introduction to the strange world of quantum mechanics (QM), presented for beginners. Is light a particle or a wave? What about the electron? Or Buckyballs?  What is electron “spin” if it actually isn’t spinning – and what else has spin?

We’ll explore what Einstein’s “spooky action at a distance” means for entangled wavefunctions collapsing faster than the speed of light. And what does “collapse of the wavefunction” really mean? Finally, has “understanding” of QM moved much beyond “Shut Up and Calculate”?

Bring your questions, and prepare to have your mind expanded and your assumptions questioned. This program is intended for adults and teens. Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please register below.

This program is intended for adults and teens. Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

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300 Beechwood Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106 United States
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