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Yakir Aharonov
Theoretical physicist known for foundational contributions to quantum mechanics, including the Aharonov–Bohm effect and the two-state vector formalism; pioneer of weak measurement theory.
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Oct 13, 2025
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Yakir Aharonov: The Future Propagates Backward in Quantum Theory
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In this engaging discussion, Yakir Aharonov, a groundbreaking theoretical physicist known for his work on quantum mechanics, presents his revolutionary ideas on time-symmetry and the two-state vector formalism. He challenges the conventional understanding of quantum measurement and presents weak measurements as a way to gather information without collapsing wavefunctions. Aharonov elaborates on fascinating concepts like the quantum Cheshire Cat effect and the implications of past and future states on present reality, emphasizing that narrative clarity is essential in grasping quantum theory.
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