Hawking’s Black Hole Paradox

Black Hole Paradox

Despite having ALS for over 5 decades, Hawking persevered to become one of history’s greatest physicists. He transcended his physical limitations through sheer force of intellect.

The Twin Paradox – Einstein’s Time Dilation

Twin Paradox

Einstein’s genius was defined by imagination and intellectual freedom. He visualized abstract concepts like riding beams of light. Einstein often challenged orthodox theories and traditional assumptions in physics.

Challenging Reality Through Particle-Wave Duality

Niels Bohr, father of quantum mechanics, developed the principle of complementarity showing that light has both particle and wave properties. His profound insights bridged physics and philosophy.

Schrödinger’s Cat

Schrödinger's cat thought experiment

Erwin Schrödinger’s famous 1935 thought experiment involving a cat in a box illustrated the paradoxical implications of quantum superpositions.

Bridging Worlds: Quantum Computing’s Leap Forward at Harvard

In 2017, Harvard University achieved a significant milestone in quantum computing, overcoming one of the field’s major obstacles through innovative theoretical models and practical applications. This breakthrough demonstrates the power of thought experiments in advancing quantum mechanics and paves the way for future technological innovations.