Quote by William Bragg

God runs electromagnetics by wave theory on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and the Devil runs them by quantum theory on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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Summary

This quote is a playful and humorous analogy that highlights the contrasting nature of the theories of electromagnetics and quantum physics. By attributing each theory to a different supernatural entity, it implies a division between the orderly and predictable nature of wave theory (symbolizing God's control) and the unpredictable, probabilistic nature of quantum theory (symbolizing the Devil's influence). It underscores the stark contrast between the deterministic principles of classical physics and the probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics, injecting a lighthearted perspective into the debate between these two fundamental scientific frameworks.

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By William Bragg

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