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275 | Solo: Quantum Fields, Particles, Forces, and Symmetries
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Discreteness in Physics and Analogies with Vibrating Strings
Exploring the concept that the world may not be smooth but discrete, the chapter uses vibrating guitar strings as an analogy to delve into the origins of quanta and discreteness in physics. By comparing the harmonics of a plucked string to the energy levels of an electron in an atom, the discussion highlights how discreteness arises from fundamental frequencies rather than being inherent in the system itself.
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