Quantum Theory and Postmodern

Quantum Theory and Postmodern

To know what effect if any quantum theory has played on postmodern ideas, we must first know what quantum theory is. "Quantum Theory is the most successful set of idea ever devised by human beings. They Quantum Theory explains the periodic chart of elements and why chemical reactions take place. It gives accurate predictions about the operation of lasers and microchips, the stability of DNA and how alpha particles tunnel out of the nucleus." (Barlett) What is being study is the smallest part of our existence, the atom. " The problems of language her are really serious. We wish to speak in some way about the structure of the atom. But we can speak about atoms in ordinary language." (Durham) Quantum theory develops equations to explain the very abstract questions scientist pose, things that the average person does not even think about. We being with the know and explore the unknown, eventually making it the known as well. "The laws of human thought coincide with laws which regulate the succession of impressions we receive from the world around us. Similarly, pure logic allows us to penetrate the mechanism of the latter. Which means it is of fundamental importance that the outside world be independent and absolute." (Randall) Along with Quantum Theory comes Quantum Optics; including quantum computing, lasers, communication and quantum cryptology. (Cox) Lasers have led to the everyday items we use CDs, DVDs and fiber optics. From renting a movie, to listening to our favorite artist or downloading information from the web, all of these play a part in the dissemination of information. It is a form of communication that owes itself, if even in the smallest part to a Quantum Theory. We may not understand it all, but we have been reward with technological advances. We have been touched by developments in the areas of computers, medicine and space. Whether it is Einstein 's Theory of Relativity , Black holes, time travel, email, or the next phase in cell phones or computer technology or x-ray; each new development new words and phrases are added to our language. (Garvin) As Quantum Theory develops answers to new and even more complex questions that will arise in the future our ways of thinking will continue. It almost seems as if it is human nature is to explore , accept a challenge and take an occasional risk. As long as there are individuals willing to do this with their ideas we will continue this postmodern trend. Taking from the know and adding in the unknown has its risks and rewards. Just as we learn about the past to better understand the future.

Cited:
Barlett, Megan (2014) PowerPoint on Wolfgang Pauli
Cox, Sherri. (2014) PowerPoint on Philip Lenard.
Durham, Gregory (2014) PowerPoint on Werner Heisnberg.
Garvin, Akila. (2014) PowerPoint on Albert Einstein.
Randall, Morgan. (2014) PowerPoint on Max Plank .

Cited: Barlett, Megan (2014) PowerPoint on Wolfgang Pauli Cox, Sherri. (2014) PowerPoint on Philip Lenard. Durham, Gregory (2014) PowerPoint on Werner Heisnberg. Garvin, Akila. (2014) PowerPoint on Albert Einstein. Randall, Morgan. (2014) PowerPoint on Max Plank .