SIO430: Real or Bullshit: Quantum Products Edition!
Feb 27, 2024
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Join Quantum Anne as she quizzes the hosts on real vs. fake quantum products, exploring topics like quantum materials, energy bars for quantum scientists, quantum computing credibility, and the mysteries of Mr. Squid. Dive into playful banter on quantum healing skepticism, branding strategies, and the ambiguity of quantum.com's services.
BBO crystals enable entangled photon pair generation in quantum systems through frequency conversion.
RQC crystal promotes pseudoscientific claims about enhancing human vitality through unfounded pseudoscience, not real quantum principles.
Deep dives
BBO Crystal for Frequency Conversion
BBO crystals are used for frequency conversion in quantum systems, allowing for the generation of entangled photon pairs. These crystals can be quite pricey, ranging from $305 to $695, enabling the manipulation of quantum states using specific light input.
RQC Crystal for Reprogrammed Quartz
The RQC crystal, standing for reprogrammed quartz crystal, is a fictional product promoting pseudoscientific claims about crystals enhancing human vitality and detoxifying the body through vibrations. Its marketing pitches about consciousness and vibrations are grounded in unfounded pseudoscience rather than real quantum principles.
Quantum.com's Dubious Offerings
Quantum.com offers a range of products and services, including power AI, data science solutions, and quantum-inspired tools. While claiming to optimize data processes and provide advanced insights, the website's offerings veer into vague marketing speak without concrete ties to genuine quantum technologies, raising doubts about the credibility of their services.
Quantum Anne is back! She had a fantastic idea to quiz us all on some quantum products she has come across. Here's the thing though, mixed into the bull shit is the real stuff that she actually uses in her lab! Can you pass the test? It's not as easy as you might think! This one was lots of fun. Don't forget about the Patron Hangout Tuesday 2/27 at 3pm pacific 6pm eastern! Are you an expert in something and want to be on the show? Apply here! Please please pretty please support the show on patreon! You get ad free episodes, early episodes, and other bonus content!
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