2025-03-22
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NIST is demystifying quantum mechanics in a new blog post that aims to make this often-intimidating field accessible to everyone. NIST physicist, project leader and post author Tara Fortier tackles five key concepts that often confuse people about quantum mechanics, using analogies to everyday experiences to explain wave-particle duality, superposition, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, entanglement, and spin.
Key takeaways:
This blog post encourages readers to think about quantum mechanics and its potential impact on their lives, regardless of their technical background. By making quantum more approachable, NIST aims to foster a broader understanding and participation in the development of quantum technologies.
For a deeper dive into these concepts and more, read the full article on the NIST website.