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Jim Lane

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18. As to real-world application, the OP mentions quantum computing.

Fri May 27, 2016, 02:12 PM

May 2016

I wouldn't be surprised if, sometime in the next 100 years, an improvement in computer speed is linked to the research track of which this is a part.

When Einstein propounded his theory of relativity, I doubt that anyone saw much practical application for the time dilation based on velocity (special relativity) or gravity (general relativity). The effects were too small and arose only at velocities or differences in field strength that were not encountered in human affairs. Today, these effects are essential to the calculations that underlie GPS devices. If the system didn't correct for relativistic effects, a new satellite would become useless within hours after its launch.

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Schrödinger's Cat Now Lives And Dies In Two Boxes At Once [View all] HuckleB May 2016 OP

Guess the tshirt needs updating!! yodermon May 2016 #1

Just have two T shirts. merrily May 2016 #2

Well, you certainly at least need to have a friend wear one too! HuckleB May 2016 #6

Then you need two more elljay May 2016 #22

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+1 HuckleB May 2016 #47

my head hurts annabanana May 2016 #3

Both calico and persian at the same time. rhett o rick May 2016 #4

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Physics is descriptive.. annabanana May 2016 #9

...indeed.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2016 #15

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We had this poster on the wall.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2016 #46

physics argues whether the glass is half full or half empty MisterP May 2016 #28

Engineering, schmengineering. HuckleB May 2016 #33

Did you read the link? HuckleB May 2016 #11

As to real-world application, the OP mentions quantum computing. Jim Lane May 2016 #18

Soooo... Nirgendwo May 2016 #8

Well, that's much less messy than... jtuck004 May 2016 #10

This is why I am a dog person! Dustlawyer May 2016 #12

Well, my cat violates quantum mechanics and is constantly only in a single state. DrBulldog May 2016 #13

+1 HuckleB May 2016 #48

... Spitfire of ATJ May 2016 #14

Well my cat has four states: brooklynite May 2016 #16

Dr. Schrodinger, whatever did you do to the poor kitty? Jerry442 May 2016 #17

Awesome! Squinch May 2016 #19

And Schrodinger's dog is just sitting in it's own box wondering where the cats are. Kablooie May 2016 #21

Well, for a nano-second, any way! HuckleB May 2016 #25

What's the big deal?...two cats in a box is nothing new. Surya Gayatri May 2016 #23

So the cat is simultaneously INSIDE and OUTSIDE of the box... brooklynite May 2016 #24

Yea kinda weird GummyBearz May 2016 #37

I am ambivalent about these results.. But, I trust Dr. Schrodinger would understand.... Bill USA May 2016 #26

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+1 HuckleB May 2016 #34

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