Quantum states are surprisingly energetic
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New calculations suggest that in quantum mechanics, the whole can be much greater than the sum of its parts. Combining several low-energy quantum states could result in a state that contains regions that are tens of times more energetic than any of the component parts, the study suggests. This research could eventually lead to real-world applications, such as building better, higher-resolution microscopes.
One of the startling discoveries of quantum mechanics is that any object can be seen as a wave, given the right circumstances. And the mathematics of quantum mechanics…
Source: www.newscientist.com
