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Posthumous ArXiv Posting [The Quantum Pontiff]Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:52PMHm, today we seem to have a posting from beyond the grave, arXiv:1003.2133 : Proof of the Ergodic Theorem and the H-Theorem in Quantum Mechanics Authors: John von Neumann Abstract: It is shown how to resolve the apparent contradiction between the macroscopic approach of phase space and the validity of the uncertainty relations. The main notions of statistical mechanics are re-interpreted in a ...

New charging method could greatly reduce battery recharge timeThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:33PM(PhysOrg.com) -- Part of the headache of having to constantly recharge batteries is not just how often they need to be charged, but also the time it takes to charge them. In a new study, researchers have proposed a charging method that could greatly reduce the charging time of lithium-ion batteries, which are used in everything from electronic devices to electric vehicles. The new method uses an ...

Scientists Aim To Detect Quantum Behavior In VirusesThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:08PMThe weird world of quantum mechanics describes the strange, often contradictory, behaviour of small inanimate objects such as atoms.

Can we detect quantum behaviour in viruses?Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:12AM(PhysOrg.com) -- The weird world of quantum mechanics describes the strange, often contradictory, behaviour of small inanimate objects such as atoms. Researchers have now started looking for ways to detect quantum properties in more complex and larger entities, possibly even living organisms.

Can we detect quantum behavior in viruses?Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:23AMScientists are using the principles of an iconic quantum mechanics thought experiment -- Schrödinger's superpositioned cat -- to test for quantum properties in objects composed of as many as one billion atoms, possibly including the flu virus.

Can we detect quantum behavior in viruses?Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:48AM( Institute of Physics ) A German-Spanish research group, split between the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics in Garching and the Institute of Photonic Sciences, is using the principles of an iconic quantum mechanics thought experiment -- Schrödinger's superpositioned cat -- to test for quantum properties in objects composed of as many as one billion atoms, possibly including the flu virus.

Life & StyleThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:34AMProfessor Brian Cox: “All particle accelerators have six- to 12-month regular shutdowns for maintenance and upgrades. That’s how complex machines are operated”

Two Carmel students nab perfect ACT scoresThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:14AMIt's not every day a student gets designated perfect, but that is what happened for two Carmel Catholic High School students. Senior Robbie Lange and junior Chris Georgen learned in recent months they had scored a perfect 36 on the ACT. Both Lange, a 17-year-old from Lake Villa, and Georgen, a 16-year-old from Kildeer, achieved the score on their second try.

Must Resist Joke Blog Post Title [The Quantum Pontiff]Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:22PMarXiv:1003.1153 : Quantum Dating Market Authors: O.G. Zabaleta, C.M. Arizmendi Abstract: We consider the dating market decision problem under the quantum mechanics point of view. Quantum states whose associated amplitudes are modified by men strategies are used to represent women. Grover quantum search algorithm is used as a playing strategy. Success is more frequently obtained by playing ...