Essays on Quantum Physics

Quantum physics is the branch of physics associated with quantum theory. Albert Einstein discovered the theory. It explains the nature of matter and its behavior on both subatomic and atomic level. This discovery contributed to the revolution that took place in the 20th century. It promoted optimism among people in Europe, which assisted in the progressing of industrialization. It transformed the way of life, mostly in cities. The discovery contributed to the ethos of achievement. Although it transformed the traditional way of life, the change was better as the revolution brought new avenues for people and ideas. Darwin’s ...

The Lord of Death, in the Indian epic of Mahabharata, asked his son about the most astounding aspect of the present world. The boy responded, “It is that all around us people can be dying and we don’t believe it can happen to us” (Halifax 6). Such typical refusal to accept death’s inevitability is particularly common in the modern Western society. Generally, the mainstream philosophers shunt any interest in paranormal matters like spirit possession, extra-sensory perceptions, spirit mediumship, reincarnation, and out-of-body experiences into the dark corners of their profession (Hales 335). Eminent philosophers like Antony Flew and ...

Abstract

This paper pertains to discussing the Schrodinger equation along with its historical background. The paper starts with an introduction to quantum mechanics and requirement of Schrodinger equation. The paper highlights the need of Schrodinger equation in light of progresses made in quantum mechanics. The paper also highlights the historical background of the development of Schrodinger equation after which the paper also briefly touches the development of the same through classical means. The paper discusses about the Schrodinger equation while presenting the same for a hydrogen atom. The paper ends with conclusion in which the importance of Schrodinger equation is highlighted.

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Introduction

A quantum computer is a computing device, which work is based on the principles of quantum mechanics (Luca, n.d.). Traditional “silicon” computers, with which, for example, is written, this paper, work on the basis of physical laws described in the arch of classical mechanics. Full-fledged quantum computers have not been yet created. So far only approaches to the creation of their architecture are developed. The creation of quantum physics is considered one of the major scientific achievements of the XX century. Strictly speaking, the world uses quantum technologies for a long time and widely. These are lasers, complex LEDs, scanners ...

Introduction

Physics is an abstract field of science that influences our lives in more ways than we can imagine. From waking up every morning, to the water we drink; from driving to work, to the music we listen to; from the internet, to the cell phones that we use so often, physics governs all their basic operating principles. Many natural phenomena throw questions whose answers lie deep in physics. Why are lightning flashes so spectacular? How long does it take for light from a star to reach us? How is a rainbow formed? What causes a boomerang to swirl back? Many of these ...

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The effort that the has been put in the field of complex computation has been brought a lot of changes. The issue of proving or disapproving whether a set of binomially verifiable problems is equal to a set of bounded problems. The paper gives a detailed overview of the myth surrounding the quantum complexity and the implication that has brought to the world of quantum physics. To better understand the concept, it is crucial to introduce a Turing machine which is based on the quantum mechanical concept. In addition, the relationship between quantum oracle and Turing machine is exploded. The paper will also give ...

What we accept as knowledge today is not always accepted as true tomorrow. Knowledge is more than a collection of facts on a particular topic. That is just information. Knowledge includes the assumption of a greater understanding as to how the facts work together. This means establishing connections between the facts, establishing meaning, providing evidence, considering the implications and arriving at a level of knowledge with a reasonable degree of certainty. This allows the assemblage of a body of knowledge that can be viewed from different perspectives and provides insight into a topic and how it fits into the greater world around it. This makes knowledge ...

When comparing Western thought to the Eastern thought of Taoism, a ready example would be to contrast Newtonian physics to quantum physics. In Newtonian physics the laws governing celestial bodies are simple and understandable. One states that objects in motion stay in motion and objects at rest stay at rest unless an outside force acts on them. In quantum physics, the black and white of Newtonian physics turns grey. Electrons exists in a state of both being and not being and are governed by unpredictable laws that make it impossible for science to exactly pinpoint their location, which the appearances seeming ...

Comparison between the cultural impact of Quantum physics to the reaction to the Theory of Natural Selection

This thesis shall be limited to the cultural impacts of Darwin’s theory of evolution especially in Europe and the United States of America. Initially, the western world believed that the world was created in six days by a supernatural being. Therefore, advancement of the theory of natural selection was widely accepted by the scientific community but vehemently rejected by the religious leaders. In addition to this, the theory had political implications in the essence that it advanced for socialism as a remedy for the challenges posed by capitalism. The theory highlighted the human wellbeing under the perspective of capitalism and ...