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Re: Is Quantum Mechanics Just a Math Trick?

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Originally Posted by Fishteacher73
Things do not suddenly teleport to new locations.
True. Things don't. Quantum particles do. Tunnelling is a proven part of quantum physics. The sun would not shine without tunnelling.

Yes, it is more important for electrons than for other particles, but all sub-atomic particles can tunnell.

"Tunnelling" is simply what happens when a particle frees itself from it's physical location even though it theoretically does not have the energy required to do so. It is not magic.

No offense, Fish. I would suggest reading more about QM before you "don't" bash it.


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