#superposition

[squidlikestalking]

me, coming into my friends room and observing my surroundings: yo man

my friend, who was in a state of quantum superposition: dude you just ruined my whole thing

[scitechchron]

SciTech Chronicles. . . . . . . . .May 12th, 2026

SciTech Chronicles. . . . . . . . .May 12th, 2026

Vol VI Issue 37 Who Said this? A man who marries his mistress leaves a vacancy in that position. Today, 429 links Curated Today's Five Links

[zealouswinds]

Felt like a knight of time,

Might close the loop later.

Felt like a prince of hope,

Might become a martyr later.

Felt like a know it all,

Might forget what it all meant later.

Felt like a piece of it,

Might quiet that thought later.

Flet like I had something to say,

Maybe not though.

[zealouswinds]

It's been a pleasure,

To be perceived,

Thank you for watching,

And joining the quest,

Superposition,

Comes with two sides,

Just like the fae,

We must close our eyes,

Its been a pleasure,

To share in a moment,

Of photons and atoms,

Sealed as sown,

Superimposed,

Collapsing possibility,

Just like the rest,

We must close our eyes,

Of spooky action,

Of light and waves,

Superposition,

And quantum graves,

It's been a pleasure,

To measure my meter,

To share my eyes,

And to give you an ear,

But there's more work to be done,

Before we reach one year.

[bluewillowmoon]

“I remember you and I don’t remember you. I remember things that might have been you and I remember things I thought were you and I remember things that weren’t you, that were actually me. Identity is self-defense. I was no longer the authority on myself.”

— Richard Siken, from “Superposition,” I Do Know Some Things (Copper Canyon Press, 2025)

[sciencespectrum]

What is quantum physics and how does it work for beginners?

Quantum physics ⚛️ is the study of how the smallest parts of the universe behave. Unlike the world we see every day 🌍, where objects move in predictable ways, the quantum world is strange and full of surprises! Atoms, electrons, and photons don’t always obey the laws of classical physics.

A key idea is wave-particle duality 🌊⚡. Tiny particles like electrons can act like both particles and waves at the same time. This explains strange effects like interference patterns and diffraction. Another important concept is the quantization of energy 💥. Energy in atoms comes in fixed amounts, called quanta, which means electrons can jump between energy levels but cannot exist in between.

The uncertainty principle 🎯 tells us that we can’t measure everything perfectly. For example, we can’t know both the exact position and momentum of an electron at the same time. This makes the quantum world unpredictable and probabilistic, not certain.

Superposition 🔀 is another mind-boggling idea. A particle can exist in multiple states at the same time until we observe it 👁️. When measured, the particle "chooses" one state, which is called wave function collapse. Closely related is entanglement 🔗, where two particles can be linked so that changes to one instantly affect the other, no matter how far apart they are.

Quantum physics is more than just a theory - it powers modern technology 💡. Semiconductors, lasers, MRI machines and quantum computers all rely on quantum principles. Learning about it helps us understand the universe at its smallest scale and inspires new innovations for the future 🌌.

In short, quantum physics is mysterious, exciting and essential to modern science. Even beginners can enjoy exploring its strange, fascinating and mind-boggling world! ✨🔬

[zealouswinds]

Riddles of the Sky

I'd said goodbye,

Melted away in the electric fuzz,

I'd said hello,

Making something from quantum foam,

Superimposed,

Maybe I shouldn't have medaled,

I'd said to myself,

Mentalities manufacted,

I'd riddle of the sky.

[starlightdotpink]

States \\ ∆ \\ Unity

I'm a quantum [ telescope, microscope, human ] Finding [ distant, small, hidden ] stuff. Just a little bit of [ newness, blueness, trueness ] that everyone forgot to love.

You're [ alien, mysterious, sacred ], And sometimes, a little naked, And the people [ fear, need, forget ] what they can't [ name, hold, see ].

But every [ part, fragment, light ] of [ you, them, us, we ] Reflecting in [ the mirror, your eyes, the deepest sea ] Is the light that broke the night and led [ us, you ] right to [ them, you, me ].