An equation, almost like love, is a complex law to decipher. Within the laws that govern the universe, there are some deeper than others and in different languages. The law that you will know today is classified as «the most beautiful in physics»: the equation of love.
The meaning of the Dirac equation
Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac was a mathematical physicist who published the first papers on «The quantum theory of the electron.» From these articles the Dirac equation was born, one of the most relevant equations in physics. This equation uncovers the phenomenon of quantum entanglement and looks something like this: (∂ + m) ψ = 0.
Although not many of us know about quantum physics, we somehow seek to understand its definitions from day-to-day natural actions. On this occasion, the Dirac equation made special sense through romance. The equation itself is defined as:
“If two systems interact with each other for a certain period of time and then separate, we can describe them as two different systems. But in a subtle way they become a unique system. What happens to one continues to affect the other, even at a distance of kilometers or light years.”
From this notion, it made sense to many people to take up this idea and apply it to love experiences.
What is the equation of love?
Although Dirac’s equation does not directly connect to love relationships, it does seem to make sense that two systems that were once linked forever share a connection.
Somehow quantum entanglement details that, if two particles were united, once separated (even by opposite sides of the universe) they will always share a bond. The connection between the two is instantaneous, just like love.
From illusion to real quantum physics
The human being for centuries has tried to make sense of what unites the universe. Science dedicated itself to seeking the rational and exact explanation of why we exist, how and under what criteria. However, philosophy took care of the human part, feelings, emotions and the deepest thoughts of being.
In every aspect of the universe, philosophy and science come together as two particles. Although we want to explain life itself exactly, the essence of the soul and feeling are present in one way or another. Something similar happened with Dirac’s equation.
Despite the fact that quantum physics determines this equation as the result of an experiment between particles, we like to think that there is essence in everything that surrounds us. After all we experience emotions in our own flesh.
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Through a scientific look we know that if we measure the state of one particle at a distance from another, and the state of the second particle is altered, then we are in the presence of quantum entanglement.
In particles the results can be clear and exact (sometimes). However, for the human experience it is complex to measure sensations. We do not communicate through physics, but through emotion, fear, happiness or love.
Words sometimes do not explain the sensations in detail. But, on this occasion, the equation of love managed to express at the quantum level the connection that is created between two people. And perhaps, for the first time, we found a way to put human feeling into action.
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