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Quick! Read this before it goes into Nature's archive and no longer becomes free.
http://www.nature.com/news/2004/041220/full/041220-12.html
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http://www.nature.com/news/2004/041220/full/041220-12.html
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ZapperZ said:Quick! Read this before it goes into Nature's archive and no longer becomes free.
http://www.nature.com/news/2004/041220/full/041220-12.html
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ppnl2 said:My understanding of QM is mostly intuitive but I don't understand what was proved. It seems intuitively obvious that decoherence will lead to a agreement between observers.
ZapperZ said:Quick! Read this before it goes into Nature's archive and no longer becomes free.
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Natural selection acts on the quantum world by favoring certain traits or characteristics that are better suited for survival and reproduction. In the quantum world, this can manifest as particles or systems that are able to adapt to changing environments or outcompete others.
Yes, quantum particles can evolve through natural selection. This is because they can undergo changes and mutations, and those that are better adapted to their environment will have a higher chance of surviving and reproducing.
Quantum mechanics plays a crucial role in natural selection by allowing for the random mutations and variations that are necessary for evolution to occur. It also helps to explain how certain traits or characteristics are selected for and passed down through generations.
No, natural selection also occurs in the microscopic world, including the quantum realm. In fact, quantum mechanics has been shown to play a role in the evolution of certain biological processes, such as photosynthesis.
Quantum evolution differs from classical evolution in that it takes into account the probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics. This means that the outcomes of natural selection in the quantum world may not always be predictable or deterministic, unlike in the classical world. Additionally, quantum evolution can occur at a much faster rate due to the ability of quantum particles to exist in multiple states simultaneously.