Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains The Weirdness of Quantum Physics

Quantum mechanics is the area of physics that deals with the behaviour of atoms and particles on microscopic scales. Since its inception, the many counter-intuitive aspects and results of quantum mechanics have provoked strong philosophical debates and many interpretations.

Neil deGrasse Tyson explains quantum physics in a way that is understandable even for the lay person. In Quantum Mechanics there is no such thing as absolute certainty when looking for something. This phenomenon is known as Uncertainty Principle and was Introduced first in 1927 by the German physicist Werner Heisenberg. Heisenberg realized that one implication of quantum physics is that the act of measurement always disturbs the object measured.

Neil deGrasse Tyson explains that the whole computer world is based on the principle of Quantum Physics. We are able to manipulate the electrical properties of silicon only because we can study the wave nature of electrons.

Our daily routines are often governed by technology that is directly related to Quantum Physics, thus our lives rest upon these fundamental scientific discoveries.

Another hard concept to grasp is Quantum entanglement. Einstein referred to it as "spooky action at a distance. It occurs when a pair or group of particles is generated, interact, or share spatial proximity in a way such that the quantum state of each particle of the pair or group cannot be described independently of the state of the others. But Neil deGrasse Tyson and Lawrence Krauss explain this concept with everyday life examples which makes it a little bit easier to understand.

As Neil deGrasse Tyson points out, the first quantum phenomena were observed more than a century ago. However scientists are still learning about this realm of our universe.

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[gyalsnextman]

When my legs are tired I Neil on deGrasse

[gauravkumar-ceff]

In a parallel universe worthless neil would be watching me explaining quantum mechanics.

[johansmith]

Is it just me that always gets a headache from quantum physics but loves to learn about it?

[mathwiz]

The most amazing part is with all that randomness in quantum world our reality is amazingly stable and resilient

[vaph]

Watching Neil keeps my mind open to possibilities

[laythadrian]

NDT - "You can't get crazier than quantum mechanics."

My girlfriend - "Hold my beer."

[CJMattias]

Some day we'll laugh at ourselves for being so puzzled by quantum physics

[rishikris]

EVERYTHING AT IT'S VERY CORE LEVEL IS ENERGY

EVEN US HUMANS

[gerwinfriedrichs]

We've had quantum physics since the 1920s. A 100 years later we still don't fully understand it. Even though we are using it, we still don't fully grasp it

[phenomenon]

When quantum physics collides with philosophical physics it opens up a whole new world of reality as films like this explain. It is truly awesome and hard to get your brain 🧠 round. Recently I read an interesting book called 'Phenomenon' (Amazon) 'the greatest adventure ever experienced' it explains how a person's soul can leave their physicality and quantum physics is at the heart of how it's done as explained in the science chapter in the book. It is well worth a read if you are open minded to the new scientific area quantum philosophy.

[gaberealthompson]

Quantum entanglement kinda sounds like that "if a tree falls in the woods with no one around does it make a sound" question except the answer is that it both does and doesn't untill you hear it

[XcaliburReborn]

Waiting for that random particle to pop into existence and add an extra 0 to my bank balance

[energiovanni]

“Neilsplaining”: when you have a science question you didn’t know you have and the video pops up on your YouTube feed

[shayminsan]

This man can make anything fascinating and make me want to listen to him

[amit]

"neil degrass tyson explains" -_-

[timbrykkk]

So brilliant I can have a glimpse into those decades of research through a short clip.

[CB]

"People don't think the universe be like it is, but it do" - Neil deGrasse Tyson

[jasondantzler]

Particles pop in and out of existence. You try to measure something and its not there any more. This is why Quantum Physics is so fascinating. Of course, a quantified human would be the ultimate cool thing. Image the possibilities. The positive changes you could make for the world. Its limitless. 😉

[katalystc]

Wow just had a deeper understanding of the word information technology because of this video! Incredible i never thought of it like that from the perspective of quantum physics. Variables of uncertainties and no absolutes. Perhaps as humans we are naieve to assume there ever was such a thing as absolutes?...

[msqueent]

Quantum physics been here since the beginning of time. I'm learning more and more about this and its Actually amazing! It's also amazing how my mind, body and soul can connect to this. 👁