Quantum superposition
Acclaimed, widely-misunderstood physical principle, used by the media to make sci-fi statements about the nature of the universe and computation theory.Definition. Quantum
superposition:1. (Informal) If an object can be on two (or more) different states of nature, then it can be on several on them at the same time. Interacting with the object to measure its state will destroy such "wonderful" superposition. This amazing effect is only easy to observe in very small systems with current technology.2. One of the coolest discoveries about Nature ever made.3. A synonym used by some famous authority figures for ignorance.The last two due to complexity
theorist Scott Aaronson.
Confer Wikipedia for a more rigorous explanation.
quantum FBchat superposition
by holodram on May 06, 2011 04:23:03
The random mysterious phenomena of two
Facebook chat indicators for the same person that are contradictory, suggesting that the person represented is both online and simultaneously offline.
Based on the
quantum phenomena where a particle is in both one
configuration or state and another configuration or different state at the same time.
Example:
Bob: "Hey, is Nina online? Can we chat with her?"
Tim *staring
intently at screen*: "Yeah, she is & isn't."
Bob: "WTF?"
Tim: "
Nina's subatomic particles are stuck in both the online and offline quantum states! quantum FBchat superposition, dude."