Entries by Mark_M_Whelan
Exploring the Quantum Frontier: Discovering the Potential of Quantum Sensing in Improving Sensitivity and Precision by Jack Stangeways
Quantum sensing is a type of technology that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to measure physical phenomena with high accuracy and sensitivity. Quantum sensing relies on the unique properties of quantum systems, such as superposition and entanglement, to measure physical quantities with high precision. One of the key advantages of quantum sensing is that […]
“The Simulation Hypothesis: Are We Living in a Computer Simulation? A Thought-provoking Exploration of the Simulation Argument” by Mark Whelan
The Simulation argument, proposed by philosopher Nick Bostrom in 2003, is a thought experiment that suggests that it is possible that our reality is actually a computer simulation. According to Bostrom, one of the following three statements must be true: Almost all civilizations at our level of technological development go extinct before they are able to […]
Unleashing the Paradox: Shrodinger’s Cat and the Dilemma of Quantum Mechanics
Schrödinger’s cat is a thought experiment, proposed by Austrian physicist Erwin Schrödinger in 1935, that illustrates the concept of superposition in quantum mechanics. In the thought experiment, a cat is placed in a sealed box with a device that has a 50% chance of killing the cat after a certain period of time. According to […]
The Case for Augmented Reality in 2023 and How it’s Transforming Our World
The Case for Augmented Reality in 202 Augmented reality (AR) glasses are wearable devices that allow users to see and interact with virtual objects and information in the real world. AR glasses have the potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries and applications, both in the consumer and enterprise sectors. Here are a few […]
Unlocking the mysteries of the universe: Einstein and Bohr’s Variables and the quest to understand the world around us
Einstein and Bohr differed in their views on the concept of hidden variables in quantum mechanics. In the early 20th century, the Danish physicist Niels Bohr developed the Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics, which is a framework for understanding the behavior of quantum systems. According to the Copenhagen interpretation, the state of a quantum system […]
“Real vs Virtual: The Debate Continues — Navigating the Pros and Cons of Virtual Reality and Actual Reality” by Mark M. Whelan
Virtual reality is a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using specialized electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors. This technology allows the user to experience and manipulate virtual objects, environments, and […]
