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Decoding the Universe: Quantum

When we look at the world at the tiniest scales, things get very weird. Take a wild ride through the quantum world, from the discoveries that reveal its strange rules to the amazing technologies it unlocks – with more powerful possibilities to come.

Decoding the Universe: Quantum

53m 40s

When we look at the world at the tiniest scales, things get very weird. Take a wild ride through the quantum world, from the discoveries that reveal its strange rules to the amazing technologies it unlocks – with more powerful possibilities to come.

Previews + Extras

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    Decoding the Universe: Quantum Preview

    S51 E14 - 30s

    When we look at the world at the tiniest scales, things get very weird. Take a wild ride through the quantum world, from the discoveries that reveal its strange rules to the amazing technologies it unlocks – with more powerful possibilities to come.

  • The Most Baffling Idea in Physics, Explained: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Most Baffling Idea in Physics, Explained

    S51 E14 - 3m 33s

    Quantum entanglement is one of the strangest and most fascinating phenomena in physics. Even Einstein didn’t believe it - he called it “spooky action at a distance” - but science has proven it true. Here’s a simple explanation of the most baffling concept in physics.

  • How Atomic Clocks Keep Perfect Time: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How Atomic Clocks Keep Perfect Time

    S51 E14 - 2m 15s

    Modern timekeeping relies on the accuracy of atomic clocks, which revolutionized timekeeping by using the quantum behavior of atoms to measure time. Discover how these incredibly precise clocks work, and how they ensure global synchronization in everything from GPS to scientific research.

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