Taking quantum objects to the macroscale.


	Taking quantum objects to the macroscale.

dopesick

8-25-2009 10:14 AM

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macro, physics, quantum, science

dopesick says:

Fascinanting!

I just hope it also means that if they succeed, this'll take some theories and studies to the next level.

*thinking about string theory first*

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