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When molecules have formed, and are in relatively static conditions, even then animating them is quite difficult. The wavefunction is a complex function of posi
by abdullahkhalids 3y ago
When molecules have formed, and are in relatively static conditions, even then animating them is quite difficult. The wavefunction is a complex function of position and time, so you have to show 6+2 dimensions on a 2D screen.
During molecule formation, you need more than quantum mechanics. You need quantum field theory, to create an accurate picture of the dynamics. Quantum field theory has a lot more dimensions, and there is stuff like virtual particle creation and what not. It is not at all easy to show this on a 2D screen.
- petermcneeley 3y agoI mean there are ways to visualize these things https://youtu.be/MmG2ah5Df4g?t=670 https://youtu.be/MmG2ah5Df4g?t=670 this aligns with goal of the article "We build new mental images of the quantum world one step at a time, even under the risk of tripping up here and there."