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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | This comic refers to the song ''{{w|America the Beautiful}}'', which contains the line "amber waves of grain | + | This comic refers to the song ''{{w|America the Beautiful}}'', which contains the line "...amber waves of grain...". In {{w|Quantum mechanics|quantum mechanics}} the wave-particle duality explains that particles can act like both, particles and waves depending on the context. Using a comedic adaptation of quantum theory, the waves at the field of grain behave like particles of grain when observed, which, in a way, they do. If you look closely enough. |
− | In | + | In order to create a laser, as mentioned in the title text, the movement of the grain has to be interpreted as a wave motion. |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
− | :[Megan and Cueball stand in a field of wheat | + | :[Megan and Cueball stand in a field of wheat. The figures are drawn in the typical black and white stick figure style, but the field is immensely detailed, with the grain coloured a rich amber and stroked such that individual stalks can be picked out, with a few dark bands providing contrast. In the distance a low mountain range is visible and in the sky a few scattered fluffy white clouds float low over the horizon.] |
:Megan: Well, when we observe them, they become amber ''particles'' of grain. | :Megan: Well, when we observe them, they become amber ''particles'' of grain. | ||
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{{comic discussion}} | {{comic discussion}} |