Science
A curious observer’s guide to quantum mechanics, pt. 4: Looking at the stars – Ars Technica
How do photons travel across light years? (Their quantum waviness enables modern telescopes.)

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One of the quietest revolutions of our current century has been the entry of quantum mechanics into our everyday technology. It used to be that quantum effects were confined to physics laboratories and delicate experiments. But modern technology increasingly relies on quantum mechanics for its basic operation, and the importance of quantum effects will only grow in the decades to come. As such, physicist Miguel F. Morales has taken on the herculean task of explaining…
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