Bringing Home the Atomic World: Quantum Mysteries for Anybody.

Mermin, N. D.

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Publication Date: 1981-Oct

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Bringing Home the Atomic World: Quantum Mysteries for Anybody.

Mermin, N. D.

American Journal of Physics, v49 n10 p940-43 Oct 1981

Addressed to readers who know nothing of quantum theory, a hypothetical device containing some black boxes is described and relevant features of the device's behavior are presented. The conundrum posed by the existence of such a device is pointed out. An appendix explains what is in the black boxes. (SK)

Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Radiation, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

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