Neil deGrasse Tyson
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What is Quantum Tunneling? | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains…
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12:53Now PlayingWhat is quantum tunnelling? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice dive into quantum physics, thermonuclear fusion, and when quantum particles start misbehaving.
What is the least energy to get to the other side of a hill? A little hint: the answer isn’t “Running Up That Hill.” Learn about wave functions, potential barriers, and quantum wedding crashing. What would it take to merge two hydrogen atoms to make helium? We get into electromagnetic repulsion, thermonuclear fusion, and what temperature you would need to get the hydrogen atoms in order to get them to join. How do stars get these atoms to join? What percent of atom collisions will tunnel? Plus, would we exist without quantum tunnelling?
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