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- 1Do quantum fields carry energy, and does that make them real?●Quantum fields carry energy. Does that prove that they’re real? In quantum physics, we often argue over "what is real?"
Astrophysicist Ethan Siegel argues that quantum fields have a stronger claim to physical reality than other contested quantum concepts like wavefunctions or eigenstates, because they carry measurable energy. The piece, published on Big Think's Starts With a Bang, revisits the long-running debate in quantum physics over which mathematical objects in the theory correspond to things that actually exist in the world.
- 2Cowboys say Joey Porter Jr. could play Sunday▼Cowboys think Joey Porter Jr. 'fits well' and it's possible he plays Sunday
The Dallas Cowboys say Joey Porter Jr. 'fits well' with the team and he could be on the field Sunday. The comments suggest the cornerback is quickly working his way into the defensive rotation after joining the roster. Fans are watching to see whether he suits up this weekend and how big a role he might play immediately.