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Is This What Quantum Mechanics Looks Like?

Veritasium · explainer · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

Veritasium shows silicone oil droplets bouncing on a vibrating bath, a physical analogue of pilot wave theory that reproduces quantum-like behavior such as double-slit patterns.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends it as a short, intuitive introduction to the pilot wave (de Broglie-Bohm) interpretation of quantum mechanics.

  • 4 people recommended it
  • 4 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2016, last 2025

What HN commenters said

  1. “for explanation. No need to read long books.”

    Explains the pilot wave idea without long books.

    lisivka, 2016-11 · Recommendation · in “Close to absolute zero, particles exhibit their quantum nature”

  2. “This video explains it well”

    Explains deterministic interpretation of quantum mechanics.

    DiThi, 2016-12 · Recommendation · in “The “dead and alive” cat myth”

  3. “Great video that showcases the Pilot Wave idea”

    Showcases the pilot wave idea.

    rimher, 2018-07 · Recommendation · in “David Bohm, Quantum Mechanics and Enlightenment”

  4. “an excellent pilot wave (de Broglie-Bohm) theory video by Veritasium[1]”

    Excellent pilot wave theory video prompting interest in interpretations.

    garfieldnate, 2018-10 · Recommendation · in “Interpretations of quantum mechanics”

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Topics: pilot wave, quantum mechanics, double slit, de broglie-bohm, veritasium

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