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Defeating Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle

eldavojohn writes "As we strive closer and closer to quantum computing, physics may need to be improved. A paper released in Nature Physics suggests that the limit defined by Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle can be beaten with quantum memory. From the article, 'The cadre of scientists behind the current paper realized that, by using the process of entanglement, it would be possible to essentially use two particles to figure out the complete state of one. They might even be able to measure incompatible variables like position and momentum. The measurements might not be perfectly precise, but the process could allow them to beat the limit of the uncertainty principle.' Will we find out that Heisenberg was shortsighted in limiting the power of quantum physics or will the scientists be surprised to find that such a theoretical scenario — once conducted — performs unexpectedly in Heisenberg's favor?"

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  1. 1st and second post :-) by Stooshie · · Score: 5, Funny

    1st and second post simoultaneously :-)

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    1. Re:1st and second post :-) by Arancaytar · · Score: 5, Funny

      I was able to observe your post, but not how fast you typed it. The limit remains unbroken, I guess.

    2. Re:1st and second post :-) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      This post is now diamonds.

    3. Re:1st and second post :-) by actionbastard · · Score: 4, Funny

      We have yet to hear from Schrödinger's cat on this.

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    4. Re:1st and second post :-) by Divide+By+Zero · · Score: 4, Funny

      Its response is in your inbox, and until you open it, the Cat both approves and disapproves of this development.

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    5. Re:1st and second post :-) by Tubal-Cain · · Score: 5, Funny

      Report just in: It wants and does not want a cheeseburger.

  2. Sounds as if... by XxtraLarGe · · Score: 4, Funny

    the uncertainty principle is in doubt.

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    1. Re:Sounds as if... by shikaisi · · Score: 5, Funny

      well, it is and it isn't.

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    2. Re:Sounds as if... by MadKeithV · · Score: 4, Funny

      We demand rigidly defined areas of doubt and uncertainty!

  3. Related Funny On Top Gear Last Night by Richard_at_work · · Score: 5, Funny

    They demoed the Ferrari 458, and one of the "features" that Jeremy Clarkson highlighted was that the dash mounted display could show you either the speedo or the GPS Sat Nav, but not at the same time - my immediate thought was "Heh, someone at Ferrari has a sense of humour and knows what the Heisenbergs Uncertainty Principle is." :)

  4. Re:Heisenberg vs Schrödinger death match! by Drakkenmensch · · Score: 3, Funny

    It's just like Thunderdome - except two man enter, one man may or may not leave.

  5. Re:Yay! Transporters for all! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Now you know know where the dimension full of evil people with goatees comes from.

  6. Re:So was Heisenberg right or wrong? by NevarMore · · Score: 5, Funny

    That's all I can say without seeing some math.

    2+2=5. There you've seen some math, now please continue.