Schrodinger's Tat [Science Tattoo]

Explore how a quantum mechanics tattoo can spark engaging conversations, featuring Schrodinger's cat on the forearm.

Written byCarl Zimmer
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Berg writes, "I'm a big fan of quantum mechanics (regardless of how little I truly understand it), so getting a tattoo of Schrodinger's cat seemed like a no-brainer. It's on my right forearm, which means it ends up being a good conversation starter after a quick handshake. Either people get what it is right away, or I have the pleasure of explaining 'No, it's not two cats fornicating, it's one superpositioned cat,' which is fun in its own right. Huzzah!"

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