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[Physics] Quantum Transitions are not Instantaneous

From: andrew cooke <andrew@...>

Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:43:10 -0300

Incredibly subtle work, at least for me.

https://www.quantamagazine.org/quantum-leaps-long-assumed-to-be-instantaneous-take-time-20190605/

Andrew

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From: Tina <freight@...>

Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:24:12 +0800 (GMT+08:00)

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From: Tina <freight@...>

Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:26:15 +0800 (GMT+08:00)

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From: Tina <tina@...-freight-fast.com>

Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:57:35 +0800 (GMT+08:00)

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From: Tina <tina@...-freight-fast.com>

Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2024 17:15:37 +0800 (GMT+08:00)

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