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The Visit to Neg Ahne Poc

Bruce Rosenblum, Fred Kuttner

Published Jun 29, 2006• 0 citations
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Abstract A few chapters will go by before we encounter the enigma posed by quantum mechanics. But let’s start out with a look at the paradox. Today’s technology limits our displaying the quantum enigma to tiny objects. But that is solely a technological limitation. Quantum mechanics applies to everything.
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10.1093/oso/9780195175592.003.0003

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