尤物视频

Student Seminar

Exploring the interpretations of quantum mechanics

Dillon Lim, SFU Physics
Location: BLU 9660

Friday, 14 February 2025 01:30PM PST
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Synopsis

Quantum mechanics, one of the most prevalent scientific theories, underpins much of modern technology and our understanding of the universe. Yet, despite its predictive power, the meaning behind its mathematical framework remains elusive and debated. Why do light and matter have the ability to behave like a wave and a particle at the same time? What really happens when we make measurements? Is reality objective, and does it depend on the observer? 

In this talk, we'll walk through the origins of quantum mechanics, from the experimental anomalies that led to its formalism, to the postulates that still perplex us. We'll then explore the major interpretations of quantum mechanics - Copenhagen, Many Worlds, Bohmian Mechanics, Objective Collapse, and QBism, examining their philosophical and physical implications. If you've ever wondered if the moon exists when no one is looking, you're not alone - and this talk is for you!