S5E07 - Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics

We launch the Senior Class's episode with some very advanced stuff from two of our science stars, Gabriel & Damien.

They aim very high hoping to explain to us what some of the interpretations of Quantum Mechanics are and what they imply, heavy stuff.

Enjoy !

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1:50 - Why do we talk about the “interpretations” of quantum mechanics rather than just “quantum mechanics”?

3:05 - Is there a difference between a “theory” and an “interpretation”?

6:05 - Good or bad Theory vs Good or bad interpretation?

7:10 - Damien’s take on the whole “theory vs interpretation” question 

8:30 - Does every theory need an interpretation?

11:31 - What are the more essential notions at the basis of Quantum Mechanics that we should know? 

14:15 - Quantum complementarity and uncertainty

16:04 - What is a “measurement”?18:03 - What is so special about “Schroedinger’s Cat” anyway?

22:00 - The Copenhagen interpretation : What is it? 

25:32 - The “Many Worlds Interpretation”

30:00 - How does the “world splitting” work in the Many-worlds interpretation? 

35:00 - Hidden Variable Theories

-- Credits --

Intro Music :

"Feelin Good" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Episode Music :

"Mirage" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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