Your thinking caps on!: Physics

[j0z]

Hello my fellow Escapists! I shall now put forth a topic that might cause you to use the object that is attached to your neck, so beware!
I have always found quantum physics fascinating. And, if you have ever looked into this then you probably know this story.

Spoiler: I shall let the good doctor do the talking

here is the address if that doesn't work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfPeprQ7oGc

So, don your thinking caps and tell your theories of why that is.
Remember, no one's theories can be disproven at the moment, so play nice!
-EDIT- got the video working, thanx!

 

[Lexodus]

I reckon it's something to do with the negative charges of the electrons (which repel each other, and thus give the 'wave of interference' pattern). What I think may have happened is that a positive charge was being generated by the mechanical observer (after all, electricity is a flow of electrons with a negative charge, and to get from a neutral to a negative the positive charge must have been lost, right?) in the same way that static electricity is created, yet on such a miniscule scale that it doesn't divert the electrons.

Honestly, I'm bullshitting and postulating here. I have no idea, but I thought I might make myself look like an idiot for the entertainment of the physicists out there

 

[j0z]

I reckon it's something to do with the negative charges of the electrons (which repel each other, and thus give the 'wave of interference' pattern). What I think may have happened is that a positive charge was being generated by the mechanical observer (after all, electricity is a flow of electrons with a negative charge, and to get from a neutral to a negative the positive charge must have been lost, right?) in the same way that static electricity is created, yet on such a miniscule scale that it doesn't divert the electrons.

Honestly, I'm bullshitting and postulating here. I have no idea, but I thought I might make myself look like an idiot for the entertainment of the physicists out there

Maybe, or maybe the particle actually exists in 2 states until it is forced (through our observations) to choose a state. This might explain it without saying that the particle knew it was being watched.

 

[The Maddest March Hare]

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And honestly, I have no idea. I'm not a great physicist and anything I do think up would make me look a complete fool, however the video was very interesting and I'd love to know the answer to this

 

[Lexodus]

When the eye was put in place, they were probably thinking: "Christ! They're onto us! Let's act like those dumbass marbles until they go away."

 

[j0z]

When the eye was put in place, they were probably thinking: "Christ! They're onto us! Let's act like those dumbass marbles until they go away."

You just solved it, I bet that is what happened. But if an electron shows that level of intelligence, then god help use with neutrons or protons.

 

[Lexodus]

When the eye was put in place, they were probably thinking: "Christ! They're onto us! Let's act like those dumbass marbles until they go away."

You just solved it, I bet that is what happened. But if an electron shows that level of intelligence, then god help use with neutrons or protons.

Pshaw. You know that neutrons are fucking idiots. Protons, however, may be a problem...

 

[RavingPenguin]

I believe the current accepted theory is that electrons behave both as matter and waves. It all depends on the electrons energy level. I think light is believed to be electron streams. I think Einstein was the one to postulate this theory. Im not sure though. Its been a while since I read a physics book. Physics is a funky science, which is why I love it so much.

 

[j0z]

Yes, protons, when enraged, (a little bit of brainwashin too) can be quite deadly. The proton topedos actually guide themselves, no need for guidance systems.
Wow, this goes from serious discussion to a talk about intelligence in sub-atomic particles. lol

 

[manaman]

I go with M-theory. They seem to have an answer for everything.

 

[TheIr0nMike]

I'm guessing that the device they used to monitor the test somehow interfered with how electrons act, but then again, I'm not a scientist.

 

[GodsOneMistake]

Ya I failed this class, skrew this XD.

 

[the1ultimate]

Well, I know that this the change is to do with the transfer of information. Information being real etc.

I bet it would make more sense in 12 dimensions.

 

[Destal]

It has to do with the fact that light, photons are both waves and particles...it's quite confusing unless you are really good with physics.

Certain experiments can prove without a doubt that light is a photon, while others can prove without a doubt that it is a wave, similar to a sound wave. So the general accepted theory at the moment is that it is both, which also somewhat explains the curvature of space itself.

Keep in mind I tried to simplify this as much as possible...

 

[Nimbus]

The only logical conclusion is that there is a god, and he is an asshole!

 

[Datalord]

I think this has to do with the fact that matter is a collection of strings of energy at the base level, and so extremely small portions of matter can exist in multiple locations at the same time, or dissolve at point A and reform at point B with out going through line segment AB, this can also happen to larger segments of matter, but it happens less often because there is more energy at work and therefore the entropy is higher.

 

[GodsOneMistake]

The only logical conclusion is that there is a god, and he is an asshole!

I'll side with that, bastard why can't I dance

 

[Irridium]

The only logical conclusion is that there is a god, and he is an asshole!

I would be an asshole to if I was a god, If I had all that power, I would totally screw with people and be the biggest asshole ever!

Can anyone honestly say that they wouldn't do the same?


And I think that whatever they used to observe the electrons must have done something to them.
Or maybe its magic, who know.

 

[black lincon]

I have a feeling that if quantum physicists can't figure this one out, I don't have a chance in hell.