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Albert Einstein's Struggle with Quantum Mechanics
21:14 - 28:50 (07:35)
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses Albert Einstein's interest in quantum mechanics and his failure to come up with a theory that was in line with his opinions. The speaker reflects on the lesson that could be learned from Einstein's struggle.
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The state of the art of physics in the 40s and 50s was so bad that the ideas being thrown around did not sound like physical theories, but rather like literary interpretations.
21:14 - 22:33 (01:18)
Summary
The state of the art of physics in the 40s and 50s was so bad that the ideas being thrown around did not sound like physical theories, but rather like literary interpretations. Einstein's side did not win because he was a bit of a loner and did not collaborate or have many students, unlike Niels Bohr who was constantly gregarious and working with everyone.
ChapterAlbert Einstein's Struggle with Quantum Mechanics
Episode#126 - Sean Carroll - The Problem With Quantum Mechanics
PodcastModern Wisdom
Physicist and author, Brian Keating, discusses the importance of playing the game in the scientific community, referencing Albert Einstein's emphasis on quantum entanglement despite it not being his major focus.
22:33 - 26:17 (03:44)
Summary
Physicist and author, Brian Keating, discusses the importance of playing the game in the scientific community, referencing Albert Einstein's emphasis on quantum entanglement despite it not being his major focus. He acknowledges that even if one has a virtuous and valuable message, one still needs to play the game to a degree.
ChapterAlbert Einstein's Struggle with Quantum Mechanics
Episode#126 - Sean Carroll - The Problem With Quantum Mechanics
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode explores the concept of spin in elementary particles such as electrons and Higgs bosons, and how a spin-zero particle can decay into two particles that have spin.
26:17 - 28:07 (01:49)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the concept of spin in elementary particles such as electrons and Higgs bosons, and how a spin-zero particle can decay into two particles that have spin.
ChapterAlbert Einstein's Struggle with Quantum Mechanics
Episode#126 - Sean Carroll - The Problem With Quantum Mechanics
PodcastModern Wisdom
Spin is a form of angular momentum, and the conservation law of physics dictates that the total amount of spin in the universe remains the same.
28:07 - 28:50 (00:42)
Summary
Spin is a form of angular momentum, and the conservation law of physics dictates that the total amount of spin in the universe remains the same. Even at the quantum level, there is no exception to this law.