How is vibration connected to quantum theory? The third episode of O Q Quântico explains.
“Particularly Wavy” is the title of the third episode of the OQ Quântico podcast which aims to guide the listener in 7 episodes through the main concepts of quantum theory, bringing science to confront misinformation. In episode 3, Lu, Leo and Gláucia discuss where the connection between vibration, in any sense, and quantum theory comes from.
In the first block, they talk about the classical nature of waves and particles. In the second block, they introduce the history of light conception from Newton to Quantum Theory, in block 3, they showcased the wave-particle duality paradox detected in quantum systems, an example of counterintuitively in Quantum Physics.
Listen to the episode in Portuguese:
Or read the English transcript:
English manuscript – Ep3: Particularly Wavy
For credits and further reading visit the project website: https://www.ufsm.br/midias/arco/ep2-eu-tenho-uma-teoria
About O Q Quântico
A quick search for the word ‘quantum’ on Google can bring up search results that have nothing to do with science, but which claim to be scientific. Misinformation is gaining more and more space, especially on networks like Instagram and YouTube. It is a universe that places scientific terms without any basis in products such as florals, salts, mattresses and bracelets, all “quantum”. This scenario is disturbing because it affects people’s physical, mental and financial health.
Furthermore, we are currently going through a new technological revolution brought about by the understanding of quantum theory. Recent advances in the development of quantum computers, sensors and media attract large public and private investments. And this arouses the curiosity of the lay public, who only know a few catchphrases and the reputation that quantum is a “theory that no one understands”.
The OQ Quântico podcast makes use of quantum mysticism as a gateway to scientific debate. We interviewed researchers in physics, mathematics, philosophy and communication to better understand these topics that have a quantum touch. In 7 episodes, we will guide the listener through the main concepts of quantum theory, bringing science to confront misinformation. The podcast is in Portuguese. An English transcript of the episodes will be published on the ML4Q website.