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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 4 MIN

Quantum Foundations - The Strange World of the Very Small

from Quantum Science : The Physics of Reality · host Afsheen

This article explores the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics that defy classical intuition. It examines wave-particle duality through the famous double-slit experiment, superposition and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, the mysterious phenomenon of quantum entanglement Einstein called "spooky action," and the measurement problem that continues to puzzle physicists. The section provides accessible explanations of these counterintuitive concepts that form the foundation of quantum theory.

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