Welcome to the weirdest side of physics—where particles teleport, light exists in two places at once, and reality itself might depend on whether you're watching. Mysteries of Quantum Mechanics: Simplified takes you on a mind-bending journey into the quantum world, where classical physics breaks down and the rules get really strange.
Discover the pure mystery of quantum mechanics, without equations or complex math—just pure curiosity and joy in uncovering the deepest secrets of the quantum universe. From Einstein’s battle with uncertainty to the experiment that shattered reality, we explore the quantum puzzles that still baffle scientists today.
How can an electron be both here and there? Why do photons behave like waves—until we look at them? And is the universe really just a game of cosmic probability?
Whether you’re a science lover or just quantum-curious, get ready for a show that will break your brain in the best way possible.
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Welcome to the weirdest side of physics—where particles teleport, light exists in two places at once, and reality itself might depend on whether you're watching. Mysteries of Quantum Mechanics: Simplified takes you on a mind-bending journey into the quantum world, where classical physics breaks down and the rules get really strange.
Discover the pure mystery of quantum mechanics, without equations or complex math—just pure curiosity and joy in uncovering the deepest secrets of the quantum universe. From Einstein’s battle with uncertainty to the experiment that shattered reality, we explore the quantum puzzles that still baffle scientists today.
How can an electron be both here and there? Why do photons behave like waves—until we look at them? And is the universe really just a game of cosmic probability?
Whether you’re a science lover or just quantum-curious, get ready for a show that will break your brain in the best way possible.
Don't want to wait for episodes to come? Listen to all episodes together at https://theturingapp.com/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Atoms should be unstable. According to classical physics, electrons should spiral into the nucleus in a fraction of a second. Yet, atoms persist, and the universe exists. How?
Danish physicist Niels Bohr had an idea: electrons don’t move freely—they stay in specific energy levels, jumping between them in sudden quantum leaps. His model finally explained why atoms are stable and why elements emit light at specific colors. But Bohr’s atomic model had its flaws—it only worked for hydrogen and still couldn’t explain why electrons don’t just drift between energy levels.
This episode takes us through the bold, bizarre, and sometimes flawed ideas that shaped the first quantum atomic model and set the stage for something even weirder.
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