falconquest wrote,
“Since this discussion is about the integrity of information, we have to recognize that there are many aspects to this hobby that are sorely lacking in integrity. Further, since we are discussing scientific concepts, I will point out what I perceive to be the use of a scientific concept that has become a buzzword which is the use of the term "quantum". I would certainly like to know how any company that uses the term quantum in the description of their product actually applies the science. Perhaps it just sounds cool. Here is an explanation as to the root of the term.
Quantum is the Latin word for amount and, in modern understanding, means the smallest possible discrete unit of any physical property, such as energy or matter. Quantum came into the latter usage in 1900, when the physicist Max Planck used it in a presentation to the German Physical Society. Planck had sought to discover the reason that radiation from a glowing body changes in color from red, to orange, and, finally, to blue as its temperature rises. He found that by making the assumption that radiation existed in discrete units in the same way that matter does, rather than just as a constant electromagnetic wave, as had been formerly assumed, and was therefore quantifiable, he could find the answer to his question.
Planck wrote a mathematical equation involving a figure to represent individual units of energy. He called the units quanta . Planck assumed there was a theory yet to emerge from the discovery of quanta, but in fact, their very existence defined a completely new and fundamental law of nature. Einstein’s theory of relativity and quantum theory together explain the nature and behavior of all matter and energy on earth and form the basis for modern physics. However, conflicts remain between the two. For much of his life, Einstein sought what he called a unified field theory -- one would reconcile the theories’ incompatibilities. Subsequently, Superstring Theory and M-theory have been proposed as candidates to fill that role.
A more succinct definition is here...
A discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.”
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>>>>There is much confusion over what quantum physics is, what audio devices employ quantum physics or operate via quantum mechanics or quantum physics. However, it might be a little bit of an overreaction to condemn all audiophile devices marketed as quantum devices as hoaxes or suggest deception or lack or integrity. For example, the CD laser itself operates quantum mechanically, or any laser; they are “two dimensional quantum wells.”
More specifically, for audiophile devices, I design and market at least four products that operate quantum mechanically. Most of these quantum type products are explained in detail on my web site. The Intelligent Chip, for example, is a quantum device. It employs quantum dots as the active ingredient as it were. The Definitive Explanation of How the Intelligent Chip Works. And How the Teleportation Tweak Works. I do not necessarily vouch for other audiophile devices that employ the word quantum in their explanations. Having said that, I feel confident that there are other audiophile devices that probably do operate quantum mechanically, e.g., WA Quantum Chips.
Cheers,
geoff kait
machina dynamica
advanced audio concepts