Schrödinger's Cowboy Cat Wanted Dead AND Alive T-shirt

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Erwin Schrödinger was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1933, but is best known for his work regarding quantum theory. However, he his thought experiment involving a cat in order to explain the flawed interpretation of quantum superposition seems to have transcended time.

If you're unaware, the Copenhagen Interpretation of quantum mechanics essentially stated that an object in a physical system can simultaneously exist in all possible configurations, but observing the system forces the system to collapse and forces the object into just one of those possible states. Schrödinger supposedly disagreed with this interpretation.

What a rebel.

Ok, so to disprove the Copenhagen Interpretation, Schrödinger encouraged people to imagine that a cat (brutal by today's standards), poison, a Geiger counter, radioactive material and a hammer were inside of a sealed container. The amount of radioactive material was to be minuscule enough that it only had a 50/50 shot of being detected over the course of an hour. If the Geiger counter detected radiation, the hammer would smash the poison, killing the cat. Until someone opened the container and observed the system, it was impossible to predict if the cat’s outcome. Thus, until the system collapsed into one configuration, the cat would exist in some superposition zombie state of being both alive AND dead.

Most folks stop there, but it was Schrödinger who claimed this was ridiculous (bust that out at the next great bar debate)! He believed that quantum superposition could not work with large objects such as cats, because it is impossible for an organism to be simultaneously alive and dead. Many people stop reading and incorrectly assume Schrödinger supported the premise behind the thought experiment, he really didn’t. His entire point was that it was impossible.

Also, for you nerds out there...yes, while it is true that modern experiments have revealed that while quantum superposition does work for tiny things like electrons, larger objects must be regarded differently. Calm down please.

No matter the case, we thought this concept of Schrödinger's cat as a cowboy wanted dead AND alive was pretty hilarious. It will also now spawn some interesting debates among friends (and possibly blows with strangers) when people CLAIM they understand the experiment and where Schrödinger's on the Copenhagen Interpretation.

FYI, this T-shirt is made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but is still soft and comfy. You'll also enjoy the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves which adds more durability for repeat wear.

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Solid Colors: 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton.
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Side-seam construction for better fit.
Shoulder-to-shoulder taping for durability.

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