Wrestling with the paradoxes of quantum theory from "summary" of Subtle is the Lord by Abraham Pais
The enigmatic nature of quantum theory has long perplexed physicists and philosophers alike. At the heart of this perplexity lie the paradoxes that seem to defy our conventional understanding of reality. These paradoxes challenge our intuition and force us to grapple with concepts that push the boundaries of our imagination. One such paradox is the famous double-slit experiment, where a single particle appears to exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior simultaneously. This duality of nature defies our classical understanding of physics, where an object is expected to behave either as a wave or a particle, but not both at the same time. The implications of this paradox are profound, calling into question our very understanding of the fundamental building blocks of the universe. Another paradox that has baffled scientists is the concept of quantum entanglement, where two particles become inexplicably linked regardless of the distance between them. This phenomenon seems to suggest a for...
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