serious opinions only- what is your interpretation of quantum physics?

Question

and the version illustrated in the movie 'what the bleep do we know?"

A fact, definition can be manipulated ( control, influence) in order to interpret (Explain. elucidate, construe) a believe or opinion. That is the angle I’m coming from.

Answer 1

When the word "interpretation" is used in connection with quantum physics, it usually means "What is happening when the array of probabilities given by the theory are actually resolved by an observation?" The question refers to what is called "quantum reality" and there have been books written on the subject.

One interpretation is that all possible outcome exist in parallel universes and that when we make an observation we are entering into one of them. But there are many more.

Answer 2

Interpretation is an interesting choice of words; "what do I think is the meaning of quantum physics"

I don't know that I can give it a *meaning*, but I can give my two cents worth on what I think about it and also the movie (which I loved, by the way)

First off, I don't believe in creationism whatsoever, so any science/mathematics that brings us closer to finding the truth behind existence is cool in my book. I'm also fascinated at the idea that quantum physics is described in terms of an observer, but nobody is quite sure who/what that is...yet so much of it makes sense. Is that saying there must be some kind of supreme observer? Possibly. Is that observer "God"? Well, I guess that depends on just what, exactly, you believe "god" to be.

Anyway, as far as the movie, other than it being both informative and humorous, I found it to be a little misleading. When I first watched it, I found myself overwhelmed by all the ideas and information it presented (even if it was in the form of cg characters). I kept thinking "Wow! All these experts, some of whom I've heard of before!" and I got to feeling like I knew a lot. Then I did some actual reading and found out I knew very little. But I must say I still find many of the ideas in the movie quite fascinating; the part about dimensions and alternate universes...especially the ideas of possibility; everything exists in every possible existence until it is observed/perceived, at which time it is only in one existence.

I'm only a mere novice when it comes to theories and the math and science behind quantum physics/mechanics, but I'm hooked!

Answer 3

Some years ago, like 80 perhaps, scientists believed that science purpose was to get at the "truth" or "ultimate reality". Then something extraordinary happend, we discovered what we now call "quantum mechanics". This is what we call in science a "model", that is, a concept that enables us to predict, with some amount of certainty, what would be the result of certain conditions. The extraordinary thing about quantum mechanics is that it challenged some of our most accepted notiions of the way our universe works. For one thing, it took over where classical (or Newtonian) Physics had, atomic and subatomic physics is where Quantum Physics apply (they do apply to all sittuations once you take into considerqtion wether your problem is micro or macro.). In other words, quantum physics is an extension of Newtonian Physics and reduces to it when you specify you are dealing with a macro system. Sorry, I need much more space to really explain in detail all of this! Hope you are still interested
Pavi

Answer 4

My interpretation of events is this: you can make a lot of money convincing people of the unprovable if you wrap it with pseudoscience. Now, quantum physics itself is a way of describing the world around us. And it turns out to be an accurate description in many ways. But, metaphysics is not provable science. Arguably, its not science at all. Who cares whether someone gets a PhD physicist or a monkey to make a prediction, they are equally invalid. There are no 'versions' of quantum physics. Save your money, and your brain.

Answer 5

The movie was absolutely stupid and misleading. My girlfriend and I tried to count the science mistakes in the first 15 minutes and lost count. They were coming too fast. The biology was not any better than the physcs, by the way.

Answer 6

My interpretation of quantum physics? Quantum physics describes the behavior of subatomic particles based on observation, experimentation, and mathematics. It bases its theories and conclusions on scientific evidence, not on opinions.

It's like asking me, "What is your interpretation of algebra?"

There is none, algebra speaks for itself.

Answer 7

I have no interpretation of quantum physics? whats to interpret... it is what it is and that is it. OK!

Answer 8

an native american indian said i had a name of qua once so reading be tween the lines Me n.t u mp h ys i cs.