Skip to main content

TED-Ed

What can Schrödinger's cat teach us about quantum mechanics? - Josh Samani

2,136,504 Views

3,555 Questions Answered

TEDEd Animation

Let’s Begin…

The classical physics that we encounter in our everyday, macroscopic world is very different from the quantum physics that governs systems on a much smaller scale (like atoms). One great example of quantum physics’ weirdness can be shown in the Schrödinger's cat thought experiment. Josh Samani walks us through this experiment in quantum entanglement.

Watch the video and finish the Think section to complete the lesson.


About TED-Ed Animations

TED-Ed Animations feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Are you an educator or animator interested in creating a TED-Ed Animation? Nominate yourself here »

Meet The Creators

  • Educator Josh Samani
  • Animator Dan Pinto
  • Narrator Addison Anderson

More from Before and After Einstein