Karishma+Purswani

This model, created by Julian Voss-Andreae, depicts quantum mechanics in physics. Quantum mechanics is a fundamental theory of matter and energy that explains several facts. Some of the facts include that energy is absorbed and released in small, discrete quantities, and that all matter displays both wavelike and particle like properties, especially when viewed at atomic and subatomic scales. Julian Voss-Andreae created this model to "understand the world as it is portrayed in quantum physics, because our brains are exquisitely adapted to making sense of the world on our scale." A key concept needed to better understand quantum mechanics is the wave-particle duality, which explains that the tendency of for light and matter to exhibit the properties of both waves and particles. In order to calculate the wave length of a particle's wave, we use the formula l=h/p, in which l is the wave length, p represents the momentum, and h which is Planck's constant (6.02 X 10^-34 JS). This formula varies with the situation being examined to find the length of a particle's wave. Another factor needed to understand the theory of quantum mechanics in physics is the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, which states that the more precisely one property is measured, such as position or momentum, the less precisely the other can be controlled, determined, or known. It also implies that it is impossible to simultaneously measure the current position of a particle, while also trying to determine its future motion. This ties into quantum mechanics because it relates to the idea that all matter displays both wavelike and particle like properties. This model explains that it is physically impossible to know both the position and the momentum of a particle at the same time, so the more precisely one particle is known, the less precise the measurement of the other is. In this sculpture, the continuous silk thread representing the spin is woven in and out of tiny circular metal frames, which create a delicate cover form of quantum mechanics and help us understand the motion and momentum of an action. That's why the silk threads start out flat in the middle and change their shape to become cone-like as they move to opposite ends of the model. **Physics Categories:** Momentum, Energy, and Modern Physics ** References: ** “Quantum Objects: Physics-inspired Art by Julian Voss-Andreae.” //Symmetry Breaking: Blog Archive//. Joint Fermilab/‌SLAC, 2011. Web. 21 Jan. 2012. . “Uncertainty Principle .” //Wikipedia//. N.p., Jan. 2012. Web. 21 Jan. 2012. .
 * The Spin Family: Quantum Mechanics Model**

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“What is Quantum Physics?” //Oracle ThinkQuest//. Education Foundation, 14 Sept. 2011. Web. 21 Jan. 2012. .