Schrödinger's cat is a thought experiment that illustrates the concept of superposition in quantum mechanics, where a cat in a sealed box is simultaneously alive and dead until observed. It highlights the paradoxes of quantum theory and the role of the observer in determining the state of a system.

Schrödinger's Cat

Schrödinger's cat

A thought experiment is a hypothetical scenario used to explore the potential consequences or principles of an idea, often without the need for physical experimentation. It serves as a powerful tool in philosophy, physics, and other disciplines to challenge assumptions and stimulate critical thinking by imagining outcomes and implications in a controlled mental environment.

thought experiment

concept of superposition

Quantum mechanics is a fundamental theory in physics that describes the physical properties of nature at the smallest scales, such as atoms and subatomic particles. It introduces concepts like wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle, and quantum entanglement, which challenge classical intuitions about the behavior of matter and energy.

quantum mechanics

sealed box

simultaneously alive and dead

observed

paradoxes of quantum theory

role of the observer

determining the state of a system

Schrödinger's Thought Experiment: The Paradox of Being Alive and Dead

Exploring Schrödinger's Cat: A Thought Experiment in Quantum Mechanics

Exploring the Intersection of Quantum Mechanics and Parallel Universes

Introduction to the Many-Worlds Hypothesis: Foundations and Key Concepts

Wave-Particle Duality

Stern-Gerlach Equation

Relevant Degrees

Your Lessons