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When Fluid Dynamics Mimic Quantum Mechanics

Posted July 29, 2013 11:54 AM

From Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories:

In the early days of quantum physics, in an attempt to explain the wavelike behavior of quantum particles, the French physicist Louis de Broglie proposed what he called a "pilot wave" theory. According to de Broglie, moving particles-such as electrons, or the photons in a beam of light-are borne along on waves of some type, like driftwood on a tide.

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07/30/2013 8:22 AM

When you watch the movie (which is only 3 minutes anyway) pay attention at 0:45 min.

The two droplets circling each other remind me of Moon and Earth riding on the gravity waves.

Maybe this will lead to some better understanding what gravity is or at least how to interpret the effects!

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