One Hundred Years of Loose Ends: Quantum Mechanics for Everyone

At the dawn of the second quantum century, physicist Alexei Semikhatov provides his readers with a clear understanding of the current state of quantum mechanics. What are the main characteristics of the quantum world, and how can they be aligned with our intuition? What rules do quantum systems follow in their temporal evolution, and how do probabilities play a role in this process? How do various interpretations of quantum mechanics guide us toward profound philosophical conclusions about the potential structure of reality, from parallel universes to gaps in perception? And how does our familiar reality emerge from the quantum realm, which is so different from it? It turns out that discussing quantum mechanics in a serious but comprehensible way is possible, and addressing its complex aspects only makes the conversation more engaging.

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