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September 2008
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quantum superposition

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When it comes to the science of the very small, strange things start happening, and our intuition ceases to be a useful guide. Plus finds out about the crazy quantum world, and spin that a politician would die for.

Tags: Dirac's equation : quantum mechanics : electron spin : quantum superposition : quantum computing : quantum information