Nysyarc
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Let me start by saying that Quantum Mechanics is currently a scientific theory, that does not have enough evidence in either direction to be proven as true fact or fiction.
That said, it is still debatable as to whether or not we should continue to pursue the study of Quantum Mechanics. Some of you may already be informed as to what Quantum Mechanics is, but for those who aren't, try reading the article in this link:
http://www.thekeyboard.org.uk/Quantum%20mechanics.htm
My Opinion (Reasons to pursue Quantum Theory):
I believe that quantum mechanics is a valid theory, and should continue to be pursued for several reasons. Obviously the promises of understanding quantum mechanics are lofty, with quantum computers that would be able to compute with exponentially more processing power than ordinary computers; this would be to an extent that integer factoring (the process for finding new prime numbers, as well as the basis for many cryptographic security systems in use today) would become extremely easy.
Quantum teleportation (not what you think), is the theory that at a quantum level, two particles may be connected to one another through some currently unknown force. These two particles could be on opposite sides of the universe, or right next to each other, but in either case, information could be sent between them instantaneously (or rather an exact copy of the information). By understanding this phenomenon, we could utilize it for secure and immediate information transfer. This is only a rough explanation, here is a full article on Quantum Teleportation:
http://www.research.ibm.com/quantuminfo/teleportation/
Quantum Mechanics is the only theory to date that can adequately describe the behavior of subatomic particles (electrons, protons, neutrons, etc...). Also, quantum mechanics supports and influences String Theory (link: http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/en/Outreach/What_We_Research/Superstring_Theory/) as well as the multiverse hypothesis (link: http://cerncourier.com/cws/article/cern/31860)
The Other Argument (Reasons to abandon Quantum Theory):
The main problem with Quantum Theory is that it contradicts Einstein's theory of relativity, which has been proven in many ways (link: http://publicliterature.org/books/relativity/xaa.php). Scientists and mathematicians have not yet even come close to finding a way to link the two theories. Since relativity is more clearly visible and understandable in our modern world, it can be argued that if one theory must be abolished, it should be quantum theory.
Quantum Mechanics also contradicts or disagrees with many other scientific theories, which I will not get into in too much detail since it is not my argument.
So in summary, my question is this:
Is it worth continuing to study and try to understand Quantum Mechanics (in other words, do you believe it is a fact that has yet to be proven)? Or should we abandon it and put more resources into the pursuit of less perplexing and possibly dead-ended theories (in other words, is it fiction that just happens to fit some scenarios)?
Let's debate.
That said, it is still debatable as to whether or not we should continue to pursue the study of Quantum Mechanics. Some of you may already be informed as to what Quantum Mechanics is, but for those who aren't, try reading the article in this link:
http://www.thekeyboard.org.uk/Quantum%20mechanics.htm
My Opinion (Reasons to pursue Quantum Theory):
I believe that quantum mechanics is a valid theory, and should continue to be pursued for several reasons. Obviously the promises of understanding quantum mechanics are lofty, with quantum computers that would be able to compute with exponentially more processing power than ordinary computers; this would be to an extent that integer factoring (the process for finding new prime numbers, as well as the basis for many cryptographic security systems in use today) would become extremely easy.
Quantum teleportation (not what you think), is the theory that at a quantum level, two particles may be connected to one another through some currently unknown force. These two particles could be on opposite sides of the universe, or right next to each other, but in either case, information could be sent between them instantaneously (or rather an exact copy of the information). By understanding this phenomenon, we could utilize it for secure and immediate information transfer. This is only a rough explanation, here is a full article on Quantum Teleportation:
http://www.research.ibm.com/quantuminfo/teleportation/
Quantum Mechanics is the only theory to date that can adequately describe the behavior of subatomic particles (electrons, protons, neutrons, etc...). Also, quantum mechanics supports and influences String Theory (link: http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/en/Outreach/What_We_Research/Superstring_Theory/) as well as the multiverse hypothesis (link: http://cerncourier.com/cws/article/cern/31860)
The Other Argument (Reasons to abandon Quantum Theory):
The main problem with Quantum Theory is that it contradicts Einstein's theory of relativity, which has been proven in many ways (link: http://publicliterature.org/books/relativity/xaa.php). Scientists and mathematicians have not yet even come close to finding a way to link the two theories. Since relativity is more clearly visible and understandable in our modern world, it can be argued that if one theory must be abolished, it should be quantum theory.
Quantum Mechanics also contradicts or disagrees with many other scientific theories, which I will not get into in too much detail since it is not my argument.
So in summary, my question is this:
Is it worth continuing to study and try to understand Quantum Mechanics (in other words, do you believe it is a fact that has yet to be proven)? Or should we abandon it and put more resources into the pursuit of less perplexing and possibly dead-ended theories (in other words, is it fiction that just happens to fit some scenarios)?
Let's debate.