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My point was that we cannot predict which atom decays next. If you want to claim that we could predict which specific atom decays next, I'd really like to see
by RandomLensman 4mo ago
My point was that we cannot predict which atom decays next.
If you want to claim that we could predict which specific atom decays next, I'd really like to see a lot more explaintion and exposition as it would upend current understanding.
- GoblinSlayer 4mo agoThe trick is that you can't predict something that doesn't happen even if you feel otherwise.
- RandomLensman 4mo agoAtoms don't decay? Radioactive decay isn't a thing? But at least we agree there is nothing we can predict.
- GoblinSlayer 4mo agoWe can predict decay process as sqrt(1-exp(-t/T))|1> + sqrt(exp(-t/T))|0>
- RandomLensman 4mo agoIf I were to give you ten atoms of Po210, could you tell me which one will be next to turn into Pb206. What's your algorithm to do that?
- GoblinSlayer 4mo agoMy algorithm is at least to not predict it as not what it is. All ten atoms decay according to the formula above.