Scientists brought Schrodinger’s Cat to life —related to quantum physics

A fictional scenario where scientists have somehow created a real-life version of Schrodinger's cat, a thought experiment proposed by physicist Erwin Schrödinger in 1935.

In the original thought experiment, a cat is placed in a sealed box with a radioactive atom that has a 50% chance of decaying. If the atom decays, it triggers a mechanism that kills the cat. According to quantum physics, until the box is opened and observed, the cat is simultaneously both alive and dead, a state known as superposition.

In reality, scientists have not brought Schrodinger's cat to life in a literal sense. The purpose of Schrödinger's cat is to illustrate the counterintuitive nature of quantum mechanics when it is applied to macroscopic objects. Quantum superposition is a fundamental principle that describes the state of quantum systems, such as atoms, photons, or electrons, until they are measured or observed. When observed, the system "collapses" into one of its possible states.

Researchers have, however, successfully demonstrated quantum superposition with increasingly large systems over the years. This includes creating "cat states" with particles and small systems. For instance, scientists have placed large molecules and even small diamonds in quantum superpositions, pushing the boundaries of what we consider to be macroscopic. These experiments are crucial in understanding the transition between quantum and classical physics.

The incredible thing that scientists have proven about quantum physics is that these principles do not only apply to the subatomic realm but can also be observed in larger systems. These findings challenge our classical intuition and contribute to the development of quantum computing and other advanced technologies that harness the peculiar properties of quantum mechanics. However, the idea of a living cat being in a superposition of states is still a thought experiment, serving to provoke discussion and explore the philosophical implications of quantum theory rather than a literal scientific achievement.