Quantum Physics First: Physicists Measure Without Distorting

 

ScienceDaily (June 3, 2011) — Quantum mechanics is famous for saying that a tree falling in a forest when there's no one there doesn't make a sound. Quantum mechanics also says that if anyone is listening, it interferes with and changes the tree. And so the famous paradox: how can we know reality if we cannot measure it without distorting it?

 

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Quantum Physics First: Physicists Measure Without Distorting

 

 

 

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As swonsont observed here this is a case of sensationalism and bad reporting. Best to stick to papers by the researchers.

The concept of weak measurement dates back to the late 80's and this is not the first experiment to use it. So it's a bad title, too.

That tree philosophy, it makes a sound but the sound diminishes before it gets to the human ear, fore if the ear had heard there would be a subtle reaction in the person.. from the trees action. The birds and chipmunks they probably hear.

Edited July 28, 201114 yr by skybender