12.10.2015
Light Photographed As Particle-Wave
Light Photographed As Particle-Wave
Light behaves both as a particle and as a wave. Since the days of Einstein, scientists have been trying to directly observe both of these aspects of light at the same time. Now, scientists at EPFL have succeeded in capturing the first-ever snapshot of this dual behavior.
It’s very early in the morning as I type this and I’m still trying to wrap my head around it.
Video explanation after the break.
Whenever I’ve read about the dual-slit experiment — which has been many,many times — I’ve always wondered if the photons have preferential spots they head towards. So that, in effect, if you could slow it all down to seeing one photon at a time, you would see each photon “pick its spot” just as people do on a bus, ferry, train, plane when free first-come, first-served seating is available. Some people want the window, some the front, some the back, some the aisle.
But apparently photons don’t do that. But I still wonder if science is certain about that. Stochastic processes fascinate me. I think they all have loopholes yet to be discovered. And that discovery will be the biggest in the history of mankind because it will lead to unprecedented breakthroughs that, at base, seem maddeningly simple. So simple, they were never even considered.
Don’t even get me started on superconductivity and my hypothesis about “happy electrons” …
Same-day update: It’s not only very early in the morning, it’s too early for my brain to work. That “news” was back in March. I’m surprised I never posted about it before. But I did find this: Double-Slit Photons. And hell, I really need to get back to this: A Seminal And Revolutionary Paper.
12.08.2015
Older iPads still have the power of
One of the users of YouTube conducted a test of speed all iPads have so far appeared on the market. The results may be a bit surprising.
The test was performed on all iPads – from the first version released in 2010 after the latest, or iPad Pro. It is worth mentioning that only three models have the older entrance, while the other eight – including a Lightning port. The experiment consisted, among others, of measuring the speed of a boot up devices. An astonishing fact was the 5th place, which took the original iPad in 2010. What's more, he was much faster than the iPad 2 and 3rd generation. iPad 3 finished last – 11th place. The second was the first since the end of the iPad mini.In the video you can also see a comparison of the quality of photos taken the model of the iPad as well, and the speed of Wi-Fi networks. Incomparable winner in each subsequent, examined category showed to be the iPad Pro. As early as next year should arise, among others, the new iPad Air 3, which your hardware should again significantly raise the bar in terms of speed. Source: EverythingApplePro
Huawei mediapad M2 8.0 debuts in Poland
Already in a few days on the Polish market in the sale of aluminum MediaPad will appear M2 8.0 – the latest Huawei tablet, created in collaboration with Harman Kardon.
Huawei MediaPad M2 is dedicated to all customers who value the highest quality video and audio playback with convenient and compact tablet. High-performance M2 will fully enjoy its benefits, both 3D gaming enthusiasts and those who prefer a multimedia entertainment – or play HD movies and music – without losing their original sound – said Dariusz Marnic, Marketing Manager of Huawei Consumer BG.
Clari-Fi from Harman Kardon
M2 MediaPad Tablet 8.0 has Clari-Fi technology developed by Harman Kardon,through which audio playback will be at the highest level. The sound will emit two 1-watt stereo speakers with technology SWS 2.0 Surround Sound ensures sound. Codec Hi6402 take care while having adequate noise reduction.
High performance
The heart of the Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 is the author Kirin 930, or 8-core (64-bit) central unit, which cores the main (4 x ARM Cortex-A53 + 4 x ARM Cortex-A53e – 1.5 GHz) are working clocked at 2.0 GHz. It is responsible for the graphics, while the integrated graphics chip Mali- T628 and a 3-gigabyte main memory LPDDR3 RAM. For this mention of the coprocessor still be i3. This combination is by its manufacturer to provide about 70 per cent. run applications faster, 75 percent. faster loading of image and up to 100 percent. Faster loading web pages.
It can still count
The image on the tablet is presented on an 8-inch display with IPS technology made in WYXGA resolution (1920 x 1200 pixels). The faithful color reproduction is ensured Smart Color Enhancement. Responsible for energy efficiency is a battery with a capacity of 4800 mAh, so you can play music continuously for about 30 hours. Communications for the Huawei MediaPad 8.0 M2 is responsible, inter alia, the LTE modem (cat.4) providing download speeds of up to 150 Mbps dual band wireless module working in a standard ac, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC module.
Price and availability
Huawei MediaPad M2 will debut on sale later this month, and suggested retail price fixed by the manufacturer she found in 1499, respectively. The tablet will be available in two colors: silver and rose gold.
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