Most scientists believe in being rational, but quantum theory is irrational, yet they believe it is true. So does quantum theory basically say that there is a right way to be irrational?
2007-05-26 08:26:30 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Irrational doesn't mean "I don't understand it," you know...
2007-05-26 08:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Squishy Mckay 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Why would you say it's irrational? Is it because it's abstract? I assume you are referring to quantium mechanics since the quantum theory by Niels Bohr is no longer considered as accurate. As a matter of fact, quantum mechanics is quite rational.
The Quatum mechanics theory has wide applications theoretical and experimental physics. But it is a theory - at least until it is disproven. It provides descriptions that are accurate and precise about phenomenae at atomic and subatomic levels - something that classical theories cannot explain. A theory is either proven or disproven. Not true or false. It has been proven thus far.
2007-05-26 08:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by aali_and_harith 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How many courses in quantum theory have you taken? I've taken six. It's not irrational. It's math. Math cannot be irrational.
MRI machines are based on the principles of quantum mechanics. If you think it's irrational, better not go to the doctor ever again.
2007-05-26 08:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by eri 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Quantum theory does not directly agree with Newtonian or Einsteinian theory, but that doesn't make it irrational. Quantum physics is a VERY YOUNG field of study, and as scientist learn more about it, they will undoubtedly make more and more connections, and understand more of why it behaves the way it does.
The bottom line in science is, you can't deny evidence, you can only pursue it to its logical conclusion. We have a long way to go with quantum physics.
2007-05-26 08:32:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Quantum Theory relies entirely on the premise that time is other than linear. It posits that time is also vertical, called Imaginary Time (a perfect title). It was developed to support the Theory but has no basis in fact or reality. Hawkins is into QT because it irons out some of the wrinkles in his Big Bang Theory.
2007-05-26 08:51:40 · answer #5 · answered by John 1:1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
irrational...we accept quantum theory, even if we don't completely understand it
just how are you typing out your messages on this forum?
there is nothing irrational about quantum theory...just indeterminacies ( from what I've studied so far)
something to get you thinking
ask a chemist why some elements bond with other elements but don't with others and the answer lies with quantum physics...same with our biological makeup etc etc etc
2007-05-26 08:32:33 · answer #6 · answered by town_cl0wn 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
So just because you don't understand what it is, you call it irrational?
Quantum theory is based on advanced mathematics and it deals with probabilities. Math is not irrational.
2007-05-26 08:31:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Quantum concept is the theoretical foundation of recent physics that explains the character and behaviour of be counted and potential on the atomic and subatomic point. In 1900, physicist Max Planck provided his quantum concept to the German actual Society. Planck had sought to discover the reason that radiation from a gleaming physique differences in coloration from purple, to orange, and, finally, to blue as its temperature rises. He stumbled on that by making the concept that potential existed in man or woman contraptions interior a similar way that be counted does, fairly than purely as a continuing electromagnetic wave - as were formerly assumed - and grow to be for this reason quantifiable, he might desire to discover the answer to his question. The life of those contraptions grew to grow to be the 1st assumption of quantum concept.
2016-10-08 04:14:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is quantum theory irrational? I don't accept your premise.
2007-05-26 08:49:52 · answer #9 · answered by jimbob 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quantum mechanics is not irrational. What it is is unpredictable. There's an important difference.
2007-05-26 08:30:43 · answer #10 · answered by evolver 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
quantum isnt irrational , it is just different from other theories before it
and to many that would seem irrational
2007-05-26 08:29:19 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋