Science Caf\u00e9, a regular FHSU presentation about trending topics related to science, will present “Declawing Schr\u00f6dinger’s Cat: Quantum Physics for the rest of us,\u201d at its first event at Gella\u2019s Diner, 117 E 11th at 7 p.m. Thursday.<\/p>\n
Presenting will be Dr. Elise Crull, a research fellow with the Centre for History and Philosophy of Science Technology and Medicine at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. The discussion will feature physics topics including the well-known Schrodinger Cat, parallel universes and more.<\/p>\n
“The example of a cat trapped in a box with a vial of poison is the premise of Schr\u00f6dinger’s Cat,” Dr. Paul Adams, professor of physics and Anchutz professor of education, said in a press release.<\/p>\n
“Without opening the box, it is impossible to know for certain if the cat is either alive or dead. In quantum mechanics, absolute certainty such as ‘Yes, the cat is dead.’ or ‘No, the cat is not dead.’ does not exist,\u201d Adams said.<\/p>\n
\u201cScience Caf\u00e9s are events that take place in casual settings such as pubs and coffeehouses, are open to everyone, and feature an engaging conversation with a scientist about a particular topic. Science Caf\u00e9s represent a grassroots movement. They exist all over the world,\u201d according to the Science Caf\u00e9 website.<\/p>\n
The event is open to all, and free to attend.<\/p>\n